Why do so many Detroit residents still hold a grudge from the Detroit riots?

Question

I was basically talking about the racial tension between Whites and Blacks in the Detroit metro area.

Answer 1

Because it's easier for people on both sides to hate each other than to forgive and move on. I'm glad I wasn't around back then to have my perception of the city tainted. I love Detroit!

Answer 2

I have never heard anything from other residents about this.  My grandmother talked about it when she was alive but no one else has ever mentioned it in a negative way in my presence since and that's been five years now.

Answer 3

I don't know anyone who "holds a grudge" about anything that happened.  Unfortunately, I do know a few people who still go by the old stereotypes.  That's something I don't understand!