Some Toledo students described Dorr Street as “a desert.”
Today’s teens have little to no memory of the once-vibrant community that boasted several Black-owned shops, grocery stores, restaurants, salons, offices, churches, salons, theaters, and more — many of which were owned by their grandparents.
With the understanding that it’s going to take the engagement of youth to help carry forward the vision for Dorr Street, the African American Legacy Project is working to cultivate the next generation of community leaders to be a part of bringing a new Dorr Street Historic Business District to life…