Suddenly okay at Ballroom...

Back in March, i neglected to mention that i started taking Ballroom classes at my gym.
It's a once week affair, where i get to learn the basics.

Fastforward 5 months... and suddenly i kind of know what i'm doing!!
WhooHoo

Nation-wide Chains NOT located within Detroit

The city i live in has an unfortunate Stigma.
There are many factors that have contributed to this Reality over the decades. One of the factors (in my opinion) is that its Residents are predominantly Black. This Country was Founded on a Mindset that Stigmatized being Black. Two Centuries later, although greatly diminished, this mindset still exists in our society.
In the past 10 years, i believe this Stigma has begun shifting over to Muslims (but that's a separate discussion).

Today i have begun compiling a list of Nation-wide Chains that are Not located within the city of Detroit, Michigan.
You will, however, find these Chains in the surrounding suburbs...

Best Buy
Bed Bath & Beyond
Burlington Coat Factory
Costco
Kohl's
Kroger
Lowes
Marshalls/ TJ Maxx
Office Depot
OfficeMax
Pier 1 Imports
PetsCo
Sam's Club
Sports Authority
The Gap, Inc.
Walmart

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In fairness, these Chains are presently Not within the City; but used to be:
Kmart
Hudson's (now Macy's)
Sears
Target