Detroit was once home to 18 Black-led hospitals – here’s how to understand their rise and fall

Detroit was once home to 18 Black-led hospitals – here’s how to understand their rise and fall

In the early 20th century, Detroit’s Black medical professionals created a network of health care institutions in response to racial discrimination and exclusion.

A view of Detroit in 1929. The city's rapid population growth led to increased health care needs. Library of Congress Few institutions better illustrate the effects of the Great Migration on Black … [+6834 chars]