Detroit
People
Detroit is defined by its people. A culturally diverse population, the city's character has been defined and redefined by wave after wave of immigrants from all over the world, many of whom arrived with hope for a new and better life. The reality, however, is that some ethnic minority groups and illegal immigrants are among the city's less privileged people, living in deprived inner-city neighborhoods.
The latest figures indicate Detroit's current population is approximately one million. Included in that figure is a spectrum of personalities. In 1834, the first Roman Catholic Bishop of the Detroit Diocese arrived, Bishop Frederick Rese. A century later, the city's first policewoman was appointed; Gar Wood won the international prize for unlimited powerboat racing; and in 1937, Joe Louis emerged as the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. The early 1960s found newly elected Mayor Jerome P. Cavanaugh changing Detroit's image. A favorite of the national press and Democratic administration in Washington, D.C., Mayor Cavanaugh aided Detroit on the road to racial peace. Shrewd political moves brought an acknowledged and successful administration to its peak. In response, federal assistance, in the amount of $360 million, began pouring into the city. Civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., debuted his " I Have a Dream " speech on the streets of Detroit in 1963.
| City Fact Comparison | ||||
| Indicator | Detroit (United States) | Cairo (Egypt) | Rome (Italy) | Beijing (China) |
| Population of urban area 1 | 3,785,000 | 10,772,000 | 2,688,000 | 12,033,000 |
| Date the city was founded | 1701 | AD 969 | 753 BC | 723 BC |
| Daily costs to visit the city | ||||
| Hotel (single occupancy) | $109 | $193 | $172 | $129 |
| Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) | $44 | $56 | $59 | $62 |
| Incidentals (laundry, dry cleaning, etc.) | $26 | $14 | $15 | $16 |
| Total daily costs (hotel, meals, incidentals) | $155 | $173 | $246 | $207 |
| Major Newspapers 3 | ||||
| Number of newspapers serving the city | 2 | 13 | 20 | 11 |
| Largest newspaper | The Detroit Free Press | Akhbar El Yom/Al Akhbar | La Repubblica | Renmin Ribao |
| Circulation of largest newspaper | 278,286 | 1,159,339 | 754,930 | 3,000,000 |
| Date largest newspaper was established | 1831 | 1944 | 1976 | 1948 |
| 1United Nations population estimates for the year 2000. | ||||
| 2The maximum amount the U.S. Government reimburses its employees for business travel. The lodging portion | ||||
| of the allowance is based on the cost for a single room at a moderately-priced hotel. The meal portion is based | ||||
| on the costs of an average breakfast, lunch, and dinner including taxes, service charges, and customary tips. | ||||
| Incidental travel expenses include such things as laundry and dry cleaning. | ||||
| 3 David Maddux, ed. Editor&Publisher International Year Book. New York: The Editor&Publisher Company, 1999. | ||||
Currently, the professionals who reside or work in Detroit demonstrate community ideals. At a grass roots level, many citizens are involved in civic affairs, local sports, or social activities. With culture, education, and growing
