[Pessimist]

"The symbolism is that Detroit is a black city and that we’re unable to govern ourselves."

That's not the symbolism. That's the reality.

[eureka!]

""The symbolism is that Detroit is a black city and that we’re unable to govern ourselves."

T'aint the color. T'is the party....

[fourmation599]

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner here. I live just outside of the city. This is a fact. Moreover, this quote:
"Whoever runs the zoo should have an understanding with the city council." Means they must be African American.