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The Heartbeat of a Nation

Detroit The Great City

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Do You Know Detroit?

The Heartbeat of a Nation

Detroit The Great City

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Strong like

Detroit...

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Decay Hurts Us “ALL”





The Beauty is

Here...





Detroit

Windsor

A Major Port Between two Nations





The Future Looks Great

Innovation





Move Forward


Innovation





Move Forward


InnovationSunday, February 16, 14


We All Need Education



5%

22%

73%

Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced

2009 NAEP Test Results (fourth grade)





Detroit’s Fine Art


Detroit has Diverse

Cultural Influences






Globalization




People Moved to Greener Pastures





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Imagine




Let’s Build together!!!

THE FUTURE


Think Different





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Let’s Build Together




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