Headlines don't paint a pretty picture of the Motor City. Last month marked the one-year anniversary of Detroit becoming the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy. Unemployment and crime rates remain unencouraging, and there appears to be a mass exodus of residents from the once prosperous metropolis.
Still, many Detroiters are toughing it out, pouring their resources and their talents into rebuilding the city.
We wanted to shine a spotlight on the people in Detroit who are making remarkable contributions to the city. We asked our readers, who are the folks across industries - from finance and automotive to entertainment and retail - who are dedicated to the revitalization. The nominations came pouring in.
These are the people making their city proud.