
“Hi, Do You Do Work in Detroit?” Taking a Stand Against Service Industry Redlining
At least once per week I receive a phone call which starts out the exact same way: “Hi, do you do work in Detroit?”. It saddens me each and every time because I know that the person is a Detroit resident or business owner who has struggled for years to get basic services for their home or business, services that they are ready and willing to pay for. It is a strange question to be asked because our office is on the border of Detroit; I can take a short walk and be in Detroi