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Association for the Study of African American Life and History

Coverage of Association for the Study of African American Life and History in the Nexus archive.

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Detroitplace1Dunbar Memorial Hospitalorganization1W. E. B. Du Boisperson1Henry Fordperson1Great Migrationtopic1Black Bottomplace1Paradise Valleyplace1Richard Thomasperson1
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  • HEALTHAug 21 · 10:00 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    Detroit was once home to 18 Black‑led hospitals. Learn about their rise and fall.

    Detroit's Black population experienced significant growth during the Great Migration, driven by opportunities like Henry Ford’s assembly lines. However, structural racism systematically excluded Black Detroiters from quality neighborhoods and medical care. Institutions like Dunbar Memorial Hospital provided not only curative medicine but also advocacy and professional training for advancement.

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