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In times of crisis, it is natural for a community to turn to trusted institutions and familiar places for support. Over the past 17 years, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has developed a close relationship with people throughout the Metro Detroit community.

It includes a collection of photos of Black people who have been victims of violence – from hate crimes, officer-involved shootings, bombings and assassinations.

A Detroit park has been transformed into a temporary memorial for the city’s more than 1,500 residents who’ve died during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As summer comes to a close, while there are few positive things to say about 2020, one thing is certain: this is the year that so many of us around the world developed a newfound appreciation for being outdoors.