Power of the People: Former President Barack Obama’s Message to Detroit

Photo Credit: Monica Morgan Photography Detroit is a city that knows resilience. It’s in the air, it’s in the soil, and it’s in the hearts of its people. When former President Barack Obama came to Huntington Place Tuesday night, he didn’t need to convince the crowd to believe in strength. Detroit has always believed. His presence was about reminding the city of its power and the importance of leadership that understands what’s truly at stake. Politicians like Elissa Slotkin, Debbie Stabenow, and Gary Peters were in the crowd, standing with Michigan’s warrior of a governor, Gretchen Whitmer. But it was Detroit’s own Eminem who truly electrified the atmosphere when he stepped onto the stage to introduce Barack Obama. The energy shifted as Eminem, a symbol of Detroit’s raw grit, stepped up and welcomed Obama. And in true Detroit fashion, Obama knew exactly how to connect with the city—he opened by reciting the iconic lyrics from “Lose Yourself.” “Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity…” Obama’s voice blended with the roar of the crowd, and at that moment, it was clear—this wasn’t just a political rally. This was Detroit. And that’s how you speak to the heart of this...