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Lecture: Rhythms of Resilience and Change with Rod Arroyo
DATE: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
AGE RANGE: Adults
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Join us for an insightful presentation by city planner and photographer Rod Arroyo, who has dedicated his research project to documenting the historical jazz clubs and Black-owned businesses that once thrived in Detroit’s Paradise Valley and Black Bottom neighborhoods. Through a rich collection of photographs, maps, and personal stories, Rod will guide us through the transformation of these vibrant neighborhoods—once home to over 40 jazz clubs and hundreds of Black-owned businesses—into areas deeply impacted by freeway construction and urban renewal.
Rod brings a wealth of expertise with a master’s degree in City Planning from Georgia Tech and as a member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners. With over 35 years of experience as a city planning consultant in the Detroit area and as a former adjunct professor in Wayne State University’s urban planning program, his work reflects a deep commitment to understanding and preserving Detroit’s cultural heritage.
Admission:
- Friends of Ford House Adult: $10
- Public Adult: $12
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Ford House is grateful for the generous support of Ford Philanthropy and helping us fulfill our educational mission and making Ford House more accessible to our community.
About Ford House
Ford House is a 501c3 nonprofit and National Historic Landmark. Experience the historic family home of Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford, and his wife, Eleanor. Visitors from all over the world come to wander, wonder, and explore the beauty of this 1928 National Historic Landmark and uncover a unique piece of the American automotive story in metro Detroit. Learn more below.