Detroit is certainly experiencing its share — probably more than its share — of trials and tribulations, the latest and most publicized being the chapter 9 bankruptcy filed by emergency financial manager Kevyn Orr.
At the same time, good things are happening in the city, including a new Meijer superstore, young professionals moving downtown, and the opening of an already thriving new Whole Foods market.
Detroit is tough, and it is gratifying to know that there are celebrities standing by the city as it navigates through this latest challenge.
During her recent sold-out concert at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Beyoncé, who has been identified by her husband Jay-Z as the hardest working woman in show business, set aside a part of the show to pay tribute to Detroit.
There was a large screen featuring a video montage of Detroit as well as some of the famous people from the Motor City, including Berry Gordy, Eminem and Joe Louis. The beautiful star also added a special song to her act for the occasion, a heartfelt rendition of the Sam Cooke classic, “A Change Is Gonna Come.”
At the conclusion of the tribute, the words “Nothing Stops Detroit” appeared on the screen in giant letters.
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