American Exploration: Detroit, Michigan
March 2025
Just outside Detroit, Hamtramck is a small city shaped by waves of immigrants who have made it their home. Polish churches still stand alongside Bengali signs and the sounds of Arabic fill the streets. For decades, communities from Poland, Bangladesh, Yemen, and more have come together here, each adding their own culture and traditions to the neighborhood. Life in Hamtramck is defined by the simple rhythms of daily prayers, shared meals, and close-knit neighborhoods. It’s a place where many voices live side by side, creating a unique American story.