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“I didn't think if I stayed, I'd be alive'—that electrifying moment, when Konstance Patton revealed how everything changed the moment she stepped out of Detroit, sets the tone for this compelling episode. In a deeply resonant conversation with Khary Frazier, Patton weaves together the threads of her Black Detroit legacy—from ancestral roots in the Carolinas, Virginia, and New Orleans to intergenerational artistry that stretches back to her grandmother's kiln in Brightmoor and massive bead‑worked Last Supper in a Petoskey museum. She reflects on formative childhood memories riding a bike past seven‑mile gravesites, the comfort of her grandmother's quilts and pottery, and how early encounters with classical violin and swimming taught discipline and collaboration. Through her travels—from a shocking culinary awakening in London to soulful inspirations in Egypt, India, Italy—Patton found her voice in visual storytelling. Now, drenched in paint at her annual ‘potluck' gatherings at Detroit's Talking Doll Studios, her immersive events bring together healing, yoga, music, food, and multi‑generational Black creatives. She tears back the curtain on how grief, burnout, and pandemic‑era protests catalyzed her bold new goddess sculptures—resin and bronze Venus figures cast with beads and needles from her lineage—and how her guerrilla‑style Imani portrait in NYC still stops strangers in their tracks. With upcoming shows at the DIA and deep ties to Detroit institutions like Bird's bar and Talking Doll Studios, this episode captures a living legacy—rooted in the past, dynamically shaping the future of Legacy Black Detroit. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

“I wish I could just clone myself…have a digital version of me doing the work while I get paid” – that line from Brandon Cooper set the tone for this electric conversation on Detroit Is Different. In this compelling episode, Khary Frazier sits down with Brandon Cooper—Detroit native, former Apple Senior Advisor, meditation advocate, and the visionary CEO behind Aphid AI—to explore the intersections of legacy Black Detroit, tech innovation, and ancestral wisdom. They take listeners on a journey from Rosedale Park and Seven Mile playgrounds where bike‑built forts and street basketball sparked young Brandon's creative ingenuity, to the spiritual practices—including chakra work and Qigong—that awakened him to the concept of energetic frequencies shaping our lives. Along the way, Brandon reflects on growing up fatherless, witnessing his mother's unshakeable strength, and navigating elite spaces like DAP‑CEP and Michigan State where stepping outside comfort zones shaped his worldview. As he shifted from hip‑hop culture and early app‑store entrepreneurship to managing end‑to‑end Mac troubleshooting at Apple, Brandon developed a rare blend of technical fluency and spiritual insight. Now, with Aphid, he's building “digital clones” that can replicate human work through autonomous AI agents—positioning Black creators and founders on the leading edge of a future Detroit can command. Whether unpacking the power of intuitive flow or calling for banishing violent rap from the soundtrack of youth, Brandon's perspective holds one central thread: the stories we write in Detroit's past light the path to transcendent, tech‑empowered futures. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode they discussed Detroit's first televised mayoral debate which revealed deep division amongst the candidates. The debate which featured four out of nine candidates exposed some of the strengths and weaknesses of those seeking Detroit's top office. For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

“It's not about me—it's about my community waking up and taking back our future!” In this electrifying episode of Detroit is Different we welcome Michigan State Representative and 13th District U.S. Congress candidate Donovan McKinney for a powerful conversation that spans from the struggles of his childhood—“we lived in cars, we lived in shelters, we didn't know where our next meal was coming from”—to his bold legislative victories like statewide community violence intervention funding. McKinney shines a light on Detroit's legacy of resilience and the responsibility of service: “My life no longer belongs to me… When I meet my Maker, I want Him to say, ‘well done.'” This candid discussion is packed with personal milestones, critical truth-telling on gun violence, budget battles in Lansing, and the vision for a future rooted in legacy Black Detroit—a future he's running to represent on Capitol Hill. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode Black Democracy Project interns - Antwan Hart and Sedrick Huff Jr. - from the MSU Innovate Program joined the conversation around Detroit's alleged comeback. Both Antwan and Sedrick are political science majors on the pre-law track at Michigan State with an interest in reforming the criminal justice system. These impressive rising leaders will be assisting with the Black Democracy Project over the summer.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode A. Nzere Kwabena, Executive Director of LGBT Detroit joined Donna and Sam to discuss homophobia in the local Democratic party following homophobic comments made and supported by prominent members of the party. Together they explore how religious views impact political representation, mental and physical challenges affecting LGBTQ+ Detroiters, and the importance of politicians showing up for the community rather than merely claiming support.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode they discuss the upcoming 2025 election and how it's bound to change the landscape of Detroit. They take a look at the mayoral, Congressional District 13, and city council races and how identity politics intersects with substantive policy positions. Overall, the question remains which candidates will represent neighborhood interests, serve as effective checks on executive power, and govern with integrity.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode Arlyssa Heard, Parent Leader and Education Organizer with 482Forward, joins Donna and Sam to discuss how real change requires both political and grassroots activism in order to create the strongest resistance against injustice.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode, Reverend Larry Simmons rejoins Donna and Sam to discuss how we can restore Detroiters' faith in democracy and community during these times of crisis. They explore what's possible for Detroiters as local elected officials focus on military investments and insist that providing necessities, such as affordable housing, is not the role of government.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode, they are joined by the Director of Community Engagement and Organizing at MACC Development, City of Detroit Reparations Task Force member, and East Side Queen - Edythe Ford to discuss passing the political torch to the next generation of Detroiters. To learn more about Edythe and her legacy, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

“God said, give 'em drum machines—and see what happens.” That's the dream Mike Huckaby shared, and it's the heartbeat of God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines, the acclaimed documentary by Detroit filmmaker Kristian Hill that restores techno's true story—deeply rooted in Black Detroit creativity, culture, and resilience. “We had a grocery store on Hastings Street. My grandfather ran numbers,” Hill recalls, grounding his storytelling in generations of Detroit legacy, from his grandmother Mabel White teaching home economics at Kettering and cooking for Aretha Franklin, to DJing with friends like Al Ester and parking cars outside Cheeks while legends like Jeff Mills and Stacey Hale spun inside. The film traces the untold journey of techno's pioneers—Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May, Eddie Fowlkes, Blake Baxter, and Santonio Echols—as Hill and his team follow the music from Detroit to Amsterdam, Japan, South Africa, and even Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, where locals called it “the Detroit of Russia” and clubs pulsed with Detroit's sound. “We got the stars,” Hill says, referring to the Belleville Three and others, “but nobody ever tells the story.” Fueled by years of footage and shaped in long, late-night edit sessions, the documentary is not only a cinematic reclaiming of techno's Black roots but a personal odyssey of creative purpose. “It's not just a link. It's an experience,” Hill emphasizes, reminding audiences that this is more than a movie—it's Detroit history set to a beat that moved the world. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode, they are joined by author, community builder, and founder of Umoja Debate League - Jerjuan Howard - to discuss how he went from law school hopeful to shaping the minds of Detroit's youth with the art of debate. To learn more about Jerjuan and Umoja Debate League, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode, they are joined by community advocate and candidate for city council in District 7, Denzel McCampbell to discuss the role of city council in a strong mayor city, why he's running, and what voters should expect. To learn more about Denzel and his campaign, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode, they are joined by Kamau Clark, the Southeast Michigan Lead Organizer for We The People Michigan, to discuss how he got into organizing, his role in this year's elections, and how to engage young people in local politics. Topics of Discussion include:The opening of the Hudson's buildingThe validity of research methodology of Black and Hispanic wealth increasesCommunity Violence Intervention (CVI) as an alternative to policingThe male loneliness epidemic and right wing messaging Defining the working classJournalism's role in highlighting the working classSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

"If we don't tell our stories, who will? And if they do, will they tell it right?" — This question grounds the work of Marcia Black, a powerful cultural steward who's leading the charge at Black Bottom Archives, celebrating 10 years of preserving and honoring Black Detroit's legacy. In this Detroit is Different podcast, Marcia shares how her passion was sparked by early roots in environmental justice organizing through EMEAC, where she witnessed the brilliance and resilience of Black women leading on the frontlines. That experience lit a fire, and inspired by pioneers like PG Watkins and Camille Johnson, Marcia embraced the responsibility of archiving Black life, especially the voices of Black women too often erased from historical narratives. From growing up between Detroit and Duval County, Florida, her journey is a mosaic of Black Southern and Midwestern cultural memory. Guided by the radical education at Marygrove College and the example of her entrepreneurial, Catholic, beauty-salon-owning, computer-working, reverend grandmother, Marcia now curates community through exhibits, storytelling, and cultural programming. “Black women have always been the keepers of the flame,” she says, and her work ensures that flame continues to burn bright—one story, one installation, one memory at a time. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million present: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!The purpose of this podcast is to encourage Detroit's citizens to stay vigilant in the fight for justice and equality, with a special call to action for Black Detroit. We seek to build awareness of our history as a gateway to freedom, a beacon for justice, and a laboratory of liberation. Together, Donna and Sam will illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this inaugural episode, they are joined by the one and only Reverend Larry Simmons, the Executive Director of Brightmoor Alliance who has been a fixture in the city of Detroit for decades. Topics of Discussion include:Emergency Management vs. DOGEFinancialization of DetroitRace war vs. Class warEnvironmental JusticeImmigrant labor exploitation and historical oppression of Black peopleThe upcoming 2025 Detroit mayoral and city council electionsSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

"Hate pushed me to leave the South, but love brought me to Detroit." In this electrifying episode of Detroit is Different, we sit down with powerhouse attorney, political strategist, and self-proclaimed vanguard of the New Great Migration, Thomaesa Bailey. From her roots in Eatonton, Georgia—home of literary icon Alice Walker—to making waves in Detroit's political scene, Thomaesa shares her passionate journey of advocacy, civic engagement, and Black political power. She's not just talking policy—she's making it plain, breaking down legislative complexities, and bringing the people into the process. With experience in the Umoja Debate League, Detroit City Council, and grassroots mobilization, she's on a mission to educate, activate, and empower. We dive deep into Detroit's over-assessed property taxes, redistricting, and the larger fight for community self-determination. Plus, find out why an alien visitor's first stop in the D should be the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center! Tune in for an unfiltered, inspiring conversation about the future of Black Detroit, political power, and what it truly means to be ten toes down for the people. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Detroit Pastor Lorenzo Sewell delivered a SHAMEFUL AND PATHETIC invocation during the closing at the inauguration Monday of the twice impeached and criminally convicted felon Donald "The Con" Trump, quoting extensively from Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork

Harvard and Yale-trained property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene discusses her new book, "PLUNDERED: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America." In the book, Atuahene investigates Detroit’s tax foreclosure crisis and examines how “predatory governance” systemically impacted Black Detroit homeowners. Plus, this week marks the fourth week of the 2025 Georgia legislative session. Several proposed bills that address public health policies are expected to be heard by lawmakers this session. Rebecca Grapevine, a reporter at Healthbeat, talks more about some of the bills she’s been following and how they could impact the state’s spending plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.21.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Criminal Pardons Criminals, Elon's Nazi Salute, Detroit's Cooning Pastor, Richmond's Water Crisis Ya'll fucked around, and now ya'll are finding out. The twice impeached criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald Trump, pardoned 1500 of the Jan. 6 terrorists. We'll talk to Harry Dunn, a Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer, about this brazen disrespect to law enforcement officers. Elon Musk is getting heat for appearing to give a Nazi salute after his inauguration speech. Black Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell shucked and jived while praying for the felon-in-chief. You don't want to miss it if you haven't seen it! Richmond, Virginia, is experiencing a water crisis. The newly elected Mayor was sworn in on January 1, and less than a week later, he must fix the problems that caused the city's water treatment plant to fail. North Carolina Amazon workers are trying to unionize. I'll talk to one of the organizers about why they say it's essential. Tech giant META is being questioned about platform issues affecting political content related to Democratic Party terms and hashtags, raising questions about its relationship with the new Trump administration. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no NFL Draft in the city without Authentically Detroit!In honor of the NFL Draft in Detroit we welcomed Charity Dean of the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA) plus NFL power couple, Channing and Aja Crowder!Charity walked our hosts through how the NFL partnered with the MBBA to make sure Black Businesses in Detroit weren't left out of the economic boom brought by the draft and also shared some tips for those looking to enjoy the festivities. Donna and Orlando also had the pleasure of sitting down with former NFL player and host of The Pivot podcast, Channing Crowder, along with his wife - realtor, media personality, and entrepreneur - Aja Crowder for a very rare interview of them together!For more information on the NFL Draft and the complete fan guide, click here.Support the Show.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Get your disguise on, listener! We got a big boy this week: Paul Schrader's directorial debut, the 1978 auto workers union heist film BLUE COLLAR! The fellas are going long on this one, talking UAW history, race and organized labor, Richard Pryor's performance, Harvey Keitel trying very hard to quit the movie, Yaphet Kotto's lifetime of UFO encounters (really), and whether Schrader could really have made such a leftist film without meaning to, as he claims. This episode is nearly three hours of gleaming chrome fresh off the line or whatever. Check it out! Further Reading: "Ex‐Operative Says He Worked for F.B.I. to Disrupt Political Activities Up to '74" "Southern California Hotel Workers Are on Strike Against Automated Management" by Alex N. Press A History of America in Ten Strikes by Erik Loomis The Making of Black Detroit in the Age of Henry Ford by Beth Tompkin Bates Organized Labor and the Black Worker and The Black Worker by Philip S. Foner   Further Viewing: MATEWAN (1987) SILKWOOD (1983)   https://www.podcastyforme.com/ Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart  

Christianne Malone is deeply rooted in Detroit, having spent her childhood just blocks away from Belle Isle and regularly visiting her grandparents' house in the Westside Linwood neighborhood. Today, as the Chief Program Officer at TechTown Detroit and Assistant Vice President for Economic Development at Wayne State University, she plays a crucial role in providing significant opportunities for local entrepreneurs and fostering creativity in business. Her professional journey commenced at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, where she discovered the immense value of networking, not only for herself but for countless others, introducing them to various opportunities. Beyond her professional pursuits, Malone is passionate about lacrosse, actively coaching and mentoring on the field. Known as an "Encyclopedia kid," she possesses an insatiable thirst for information, considering it a core value. Dive into the insights of this Detroit is Different interview with Khary Frazier as they explore Malone's multifaceted contributions and her profound connection to the city. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/5e1b9966-e7ef-454b-aaa6-0352d581a836

Our fourth episode features a deep discussion with organizer/revolutionary Yusef Bunchy Shakur Yusef about Detroit and author Dan Charnas https://dillati.me/ discusses Dilla and the sound of the city. Music: Liberation (Q Lazarus remix) by Guilty Simpson https://instagram.com/guiltysimpson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= and Max Carnage https://instagram.com/maxcarnage?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Episode artwork by https://www.liquidsketchstudio.com/ Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Chris Reyes (Head Editor), Angela Rogan (Writer), Prof Robert A. Saunders (Geo-Political Consultant), Adrian Villalobos (Media Production Specialist), Lisa Jane Morrisette (Director of Audio Programming and Operations) and John Decker (Senior Director of Content Development)

In this episode, Hettie V. Williams discusses the origins and impact of hip hop with Anwar Uhuru as part of a series of episodes to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. Williams is Associate Professor of African American history at Monmouth University and Uhuru is Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies and an affiliate faculty member with the departments of Philosophy and Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Their research focuses on human value based on race, gender, sexuality, and ableism with publicans in the Journal of Hip Hop Studies, The APA Newsletter, Philosophy and the Black Experience, and Radical Philosophy Review. They are also known for teaching popular courses at Wayne State on Black Detroit and Politics and Culture in Anglophone Caribbean. Uhuru is a frequent guest on the show as a rising public intellectual and scholar who has a wide range of expertise on subjects related to race, gender, sexuality, and culture. 

In this episode, Hettie V. Williams discusses the Black Church in film and television with Dr. Anwar Uhuru. Williams is Associate Professor of African American history at Monmouth University and Uhuru is Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies and an affiliate faculty member with the departments of Philosophy and Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Their research focuses on human value based on race, gender, sexuality, and ableism with publicans in the Journal of Hip Hop Studies, The APA Newsletter, Philosophy and the Black Experience, and Radical Philosophy Review. They are also known for teaching popular courses at Wayne State on Black Detroit and Politics and Culture in Anglophone Caribbean. In this episode, they discuss with Williams the satire Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul a recent film by Monkeypaw Productions and executive producer Jordan Peele directed by Adamma Ebo. They also discuss the Black Church in film and tv more generally in this episode. This film about the Black megachurch culture in the American South is currently viewable on Netflix. 

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Stephen Henderson hosts a new BridgeDetroit podcast recorded at WDET called "What Had Happened Was," exploring how Detroit lost Black representation in Congress. Rashida Tlaib grew up in Detroit, and policy-wise, probably embodies Black Detroit politics more than any other elected official. But she's not African American — she's Palestinian and Muslim — and is one of two people who represent Detroit in Congress. She tells Stephen what Black representation means to her, and how it influences her work.

We speak with Drs. Ana Maria Lopez and Eleanor Walker on Health equity, how it can cause gaps in cancer care, and how we can address it with integrative oncology. Dr. Lopez and Dr. Walker both co-chair the Health Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Task Force of the Society for Integrative Oncology. Dr. Ana Maria Lopez is Professor and Vice Chair of Medical Oncology Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Chief of Cancer Services at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health, New Jersey. Dr. Lopez has previously been the President-Emeritus of the American College of Physicians, and the former Chair of the Health Equity Committee at ASCO. Dr. Eleanor Walker is the Director of Breast Services in Radiation Oncology at Henry Ford Cancer Institute. She has received multiple awards including the University of Notre Dame Distinguished Black Exemplar and 1998 Univ of Notre Dame Sorin Award. She was also featured in 2006 as part of the Who's Who in Black Detroit.

Ph.D. studies are immersive. Dr. Carl Taylor stands as a native Detroiter that's traveled the world as a professor, writer, and researcher. To many across Detroit, he is an ally to brothers like Yusef Bunchy Shakur. As Yusef is moving closer to completing his Ph.D., his relationship and bond with Dr. Taylor have strengthened. This Detroit is Different was a special feature welcoming you as a guest to a conversation shared about the ways the community has changed. The concept of the Third City and the Third Hood are highlighted. This discussion is a preview of the State of Black Detroit Address hosted on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Mama Akua Community House. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/e620ccad-7e73-44f3-a5c1-0bcb8a7de152

This week Authentically Detroit discusses digital justice, consentful technology and more!Tawana Petty joins Orlando and Donna to give them the rundown on surveillance, digital justice, and how they impact us as Detroiters. Petty, a convening member of the Detroit Digital Justice Coalition, introduces the podcast to the concept of consentful technology.In Hot Takes, we go over former President Barack Obama's visit to Renaissance High School and that now viral comment plus health code violations in Detroit's restaurants. FOR HOT TAKES:BARACK OBAMA RALLIES FOR GRETCHEN WHITMER, SEEKS TO BOOST TURNOUT IN DETROIT KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN DETROIT RESTAURANTS

Authentically Detroit is launching a new series on Economic Fairness in the city of Detroit!Donna and Orlando kick off the series with a discussion on the history of Black Detroit. Donna gives a brief history lesson that gives some background on how Detroit became one the the Blackest cities in America.  The duo also discuss Shot Spotter technology and federal funding announced for the I-375 highway.Be sure to keep up with the series if you're interested in learning more about the real Detroit!Hot Takes Link:IS SHOT SPOTTER EFFECTIVE? DATA ON DETROIT TECHNOLOGY FUELS DEBATE FEDS TO ANNOUNCE FUNDING TO CONVERT BUSY I-375 TO LOWER SPEED BOULEVARD 

In this inspiring and eye opening episode we speak to Gail Parker, Ph.D., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500. Gail is an author, psychologist and a yoga therapist educator located in Palm Springs, California, USA.   We talk about pronouns and creating our own narrative, managing stress and traumas, becoming conscious about unconscious perspectives and writing her books, Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma (2020) and Transforming Ethnic and Race-Based Traumatic Stress with Yoga (2021).    She is the president of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance (BYTA) Board of Directors. Dr. Parker is a faculty member in the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy teaching in the Mental Health Module of the curriculum.    Her broad expertise in behavioral health and wellness includes forty years as a practicing psychologist. Dr. Parker is a lifelong practitioner of yoga and is well known for her pioneering efforts to blend psychology, yoga, and meditation as effective self-care strategies that can enhance emotional balance, and contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of practitioners. She teaches yoga therapists, yoga teachers, and behavioral health professionals how to utilize Restorative Yoga to support stress reduction and recovery from ethnic and race-based traumatic stress.   Dr. Parker has appeared as a psychologist expert on local and nationally syndicated talk shows, including numerous appearances on the Oprah Show.    She was a faculty member in the Beaumont School of Yoga Therapy in the department of Integrative Medicine at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak Michigan, for six years where she taught mind/body strategies for reducing stress and healing emotional trauma to aspiring yoga therapists. She was also a faculty member in the groundbreaking Co-Curricular Yoga Therapy Program at Wayne State University School of Medicine for two years, teaching Yoga Therapy to first and second year medical students as part of their academic curriculum. She was an adjunct faculty member in the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, teaching “Effective Managerial Coaching and Counseling” to executives for ten years, where she was also an Executive Coach customizing and conducting leadership development programs through the Department of Executive Education.    In 2006, Dr. Parker appeared in the inaugural edition and three subsequent editions of Who's Who in Black Detroit, a Real Times Media publication celebrating African American achievements. In 2011 she was honored by the Michigan Chronicle as a Woman of Excellence and is featured in volume one of Vital Signs, a Real Times Media tribute to African American achievements in the health care industry.   Connect with Gail Parker here: www.drgailparker.com www.instagram.com/drgailparker   Further reading as referenced in this episode: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/02/20/black-women-need-wellness-revolution-here-my-thoughts-and-tips/6705256001/   *** From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights. Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally. Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast

The City of Detroit has had a predominantly black population for decades, going back to the late 1960s. What does it mean for the blackest city in America to have an African American woman nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court? WWJ's Zach Clark finds out in today's Daily J.

It's that time, angels! We're back this week with a very special guest, Sara Aldridge (owner of @wabisabi313). On this episode we drag the disgrace that is Slow's BBQ (white BBQ in Black Detroit?), beating Greg Abbott and Ronald Reagan's asses in Hell, all the signs of gentrification (bike lanes and dog parks) and more. HOP IN! Support Black Businesses: Sara (and her husband Dima, S/O) run an online resale shop on IG @WabiSabi313. You can also find her personally on IG @ladyfantasticdetroit! And support and follow me, of course! New episodes stream every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Music and ya other fave platforms. Subscribe to my Patreon: patreon.com/thehardrs313 Follow me on IG: @thehardrs313 Email me: thehardrs313@gmail.com

Second of a double podcast episode about the League of Revolutionary Black Workers in Detroit in the late 60s/early 70s, in conversation with Herb Boyd, author of Black Detroit and former member of the group, and Dan Georgakas, author of Detroit I Do Mind Dying. This podcast is only possible because of support from our listeners on patreon. Join us and get access to exclusive content at https://patreon.com/workingclasshistory This is an improved, extended and partially re-recorded version of our podcast episode 12. We have added more audio clips from other members of the League, including General Baker, Mitch and Darryl “Waistline” Mitchell. We have also added narrative for additional detail, context and to tell the story in a more cohesive manner. Whether you listened to the original episode or not, we hope you enjoy it! Get hold of Dan and Herb's books on these links: – Dan Georgakas and Marvin Surkin, Detroit: I Do Mind Dying: A Study in Urban Revolution – https://bookshop.org/a/80203/9781608462216 – Herb Boyd, Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination – https://bookshop.org/a/80203/9780062346636 More information, sources, acknowledgements and more on the webpage for this episode: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e61-the-league-of-revolutionary-black-workers-in-detroit/

Brittany March has always found Detroit fascinating. Her story of basketball, Allen Iverson, and being the daughter of a Mumford HS teacher is classic. Brittany tells how Allen Iverson, hip-hop, fashion, and Hartford Memorial Baptist impacted her life. Learn how attending ‘Walled Lake Central HS' and ‘Southfield High HS' made an impression on her life, how her parent's desire to have her in a ‘good school' was not the right fit for her. Discover how her time after school with her mother playing basketball at Mumford HS was a needed signature on her attitude, style, and love of Detroit. After pouring over, Brittany's passion for Detroit city to create a documentary as a tapestry of stories of all types of Detroiters featuring Shushana Shakur led to her introduction to Khary Frazier (Detroit is Different). Hear Brittany's impression of Detroit is Different in 2017. Learn how March's passion for pizza is a grand vision for the community. Her lifestyle and understanding of Dr. Sebi's work connect Brittany to want to make a pizza for children in the community to grow up loving. Find out how to make vegan pizza a pizza that tastes good and how Brittany's research and work are paying off. Every Sunday and first Saturday, you can visit Alkebu-lan Village (7701 Harper Detroit MI) and try the fantastic menu of vegan pizza, snacks, and food. This was an almost tearful interview for me (Khary Frazier) as Brittany shares how Detroit is Different inspired her. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

Double podcast episode about the League of Revolutionary Black Workers in Detroit in the late 60s/early 70s, in conversation with Herb Boyd, author of Black Detroit and former member of the group, and Dan Georgakas, author of Detroit I Do Mind Dying. This podcast is only possible because of support from our listeners on patreon. Join us and get access to exclusive content at https://patreon.com/workingclasshistory This is an improved, extended and partially re-recorded version of our podcast episode 12. We have added more audio clips from other members of the League, including General Baker, Mitch and Darryl “Waistline” Mitchell. We have also added narrative for additional detail, context and to tell the story in a more cohesive manner. Whether you listened to the original episode or not, we hope you enjoy it! Get hold of Dan and Herb's books on these links: – Dan Georgakas and Marvin Surkin, Detroit: I Do Mind Dying: A Study in Urban Revolution – https://bookshop.org/a/80203/9781608462216 – Herb Boyd, Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination – https://bookshop.org/a/80203/9780062346636 More information, sources, acknowledgements and more on the webpage for this episode: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e61-the-league-of-revolutionary-black-workers-in-detroit/

In Episode 4, Distinctly Detroit explores the mind of an "African Centered Historian" who's tours have educated young and old about the African and African American History in the city of Detroit. He has been featured on C-Span, American History TV, and is the creator of the Black Scroll Network. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently appointed him to the State of Michigan's Freedom Trail Commission. Today we welcome the city of Detroit's first "Official Historian" Jamon Jordan to the DDP. The Black Scroll Network: https://blackscrollnetwork.weebly.com Jamon's book recommendations: The Detroit Almanac - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/334528.The_Detroit_Almanac Origins of the Urban Crisis - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22476.The_Origins_of_the_Urban_Crisis?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=60l9cFDXRD&rank=1 Black Detroit - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30653851-black-detroit?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=j7spHuQ8ke&rank=1 Million Dollars Worth of Nerve - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24802484-million-dollars-worth-of-nerve?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=sgnnb7u2hz&rank=1 Fluid Frontier - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27070315-fluid-frontier?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=qtgXfDwv0f&rank=1 Grant - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34237826-grant Jamon's restaurant recommendations: Urban Soul - https://urbansoulrestaurant.com/main-menu/ Bert's - https://www.eatatberts.com Savanah Blue - https://savannahbluedetroit.com Motown Museum - https://www.motownmuseum.org

January 1, 2022, Yusef Bunchy Shakur delivered the State of Black Detroit 2022 Address and it was impactful. Initially, Yusef defined Black Detroit and its importance. The depth of the relationship between the Great Migration, legacies of revolutionaries, history of resilience, and the bonds between families were prominently addressed in Yusef's message. The interactive dynamic from Detroit is Different's live stream was a success as well. Rev. Teferi Brent, Brandon Jessup, Nadia Love, Prostell Thomas, Alfonso Pugh, and many others all joined in providing perspective and insight. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

Thanks to the @anchor.fm app, I can now share exclusive visual content here on Spotify. I am excited to bring to you the second video podcast episode. I went into the vault to retrieve another noteworthy interview of 2021. More videos are on the way. Stay tuned! In this video (Spotify) interview, I have bestselling author, minister, international speaker, and college professor Dr. Eddie Connor Jr. This millennial thought-leader is influencing and impacting this generation both locally, nationally, and globally. In our discussion, we discuss how he overcame stage 4 cancer, his book "Relationship Rules," and much more. As a stage 4 cancer survivor, Dr. Connor empowers people to overcome obstacles. As an author of 12 bestselling books, Dr. Connor has been featured and hosted segments on BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, PBS, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Tom Joyner Show, and The Word Network. Dr. Connor is the CEO of the mentoring organization, Boys 2 Books, which empowers young males via literacy, leadership, and life skills enrichment. The program became the impetus for President Barack Obama's, My Brother's Keeper initiative. Dr. Connor is a recipient of The President's Volunteer Service Award and The President's Lifetime Achievement Award from The White House. He is recognized as one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in America, listed in the Top 100 leaders in Who's Who in Black Detroit, and named to Michigan Chronicle's ”Top 40 under 40”. Dr. Connor speaks extensively and works in communities, extending throughout Jamaica and South Africa. Dr. Connor grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, and is a proud resident of Detroit, Michigan.

In this episode you meet Erika Swilley. Erika is the Vice President of Community and Social Responsibility for the Detroit Pistons. Previously she spent time in community relations for the Chicago Sky and Sky Cares Foundation and Golden State Warriors. In her role, Swilley coordinates the philanthropic initiatives of the Pistons and their players. She also organizes events as part of numerous league wide initiatives as part of NBA Cares, as well as, has an instrumental role with player development and works closely with team sponsors and the players' personal foundations. Swilley was named 2007 and 2008 Palace Sports & Entertainment Community Relations Employee of the Year and has received three World Championship rings as part of overseeing community relations efforts for the WNBA Detroit Shock and Golden State Warriors. In 2009 Swilley was selected as a “Woman of Excellence” by the Michigan Chronicle, in 2010 was recognized in “Who's Who” in Black Detroit and in 2018 was named one of Detroit's 40 Under 40. Swilley received her bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a major in communication, marketing and sociology. Some of the things that we discussed that stood out to me were: - Navigating Office Politics - Compromising Your Values - Speaking up about social justice issues - Pivoting into sports - Getting Unstuck Enjoy!

The project is the collaborative effort of several longtime figures in the city's urban agriculture community, and aims to get land back into the hands of Black Detroit farmers and gardeners.

1. Perlon- Isan /. (Marcus Aurelius_ LIFE CHANGING vocal-(Stoicism) 2. Heartbreaker (original mix) - Crazy P3. Always Fly remixes (Feat Terri Walker, Raf Rundell)4. Pusherman (The Reflex Revision)- The Reflex5. Moody (Joey Negro Club Mix) 6. Dub Funk (Belladonna)7. On your way- Omar S8. Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)- Us39. Hey Brother -The Groove Regatta10. Adina Howard - Freak LIke Me (Kreative Nativez x Tega Bootleg Remix) Extended Mix11. Recordalectro - Honeymunch12. You Know Who You Are Oddisee Feat. Olivier Daysoul

Jon talks with Mikey Eckstein, Chuck Bennett and Josh Landon about the power of podcasting. Hear all about their new podcast TALK-ish! Chuck Bennett is Michigan’s Style Guru. A trailblazer among national major metropolitan dailies, having won numerous national awards, he is the only African American male working as a society columnist, attending a minimum of 3 or 4 exclusive charity galas a week. He writes the Society column and a popular gossip column for the Detroit News called Society Confidential. As president of Chuck Bennett, Inc., Image Experts, his legendary event planning skills have partnered him with some of Detroit’s best-known names to create unforgettable moments, including MGM Grand Detroit, The Roostertail, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Compuware and Christian Dior. Bennett is a highly sought-after master of ceremonies and is called upon frequently whenever a new restaurant or club opens in the Metro Detroit Area. He is the Fox 2 News Style Ambassador, appearing regularly on-air offering tips on event planning, etiquette, style and fashion. A member of the Board of Directors for Danialle Karmanos Work It Out foundation, he has helped raise millions of dollars for numerous charities, including Detroit Meals on Wheels, Boys and Girls Club, Yatooma Foundation for The Kids, The Rhonda Walker Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and his pet project, The Horatio Williams Foundation, for which he has spearheaded facilitating hundreds of college scholarships for at-risk youths. For Hour Detroit Magazine, Bennett annually names Detroit’s Best Dressed. Other accomplishments include a 2-year stint as the Style Ambassador of Art Van Furniture, Michigan’s largest furniture retailer, and an appearance on the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern as the on-air guide to Detroit soul food; Chuck also has a two-page, full-color feature in “Who’s Who in Black Detroit”, in the Men to Watch section. He is a former radio afternoon drive time host on 910 AM and hosted his own TV show on WADL. Currently, Bennett is the creator of The Social Metro (TheSocialMetro.com), Metro Detroit’s premiere online social magazine. He hosts a streamcast on Facebook Live and Youtube called “Chuck Bennett’s Happy Hour.” He is a co-host on a podcast called "Talk-ish" on Iheart Radio. He also manages/mentors models/actors. Mikey Eckstein, CEO of Embarco Management Founded by Mikey Eckstein in 2006, Embarco Management is a prominent entertainment company that continues to provide world class entertainment to casinos, venues and festivals around the world. Embarco was created to provide a one stop shop for venue owners, film production and artists looking for Detroit area services, entertainment and strategic collaborations. With 10+ years in business, Embarco has produced over 1000 shows, acted as a conduit in the growth of successful broadcasters careers, negotiated many record deals, created strategic partnerships for professional athletes, designed concierge services for celebrities and their demanding schedules and has Associate Producer credits in Life Goes On, Cut Print and the documentary Cobo Hall. Josh Landon is happy to be back home in the D. Born in the City of Detroit, raised on the City's east side, he graduated from Denby High School, and earned his degree in broadcast journalism from Eastern Michigan University. Go TARS!!! Go EAGLES!!! Josh Landon started working in Lansing, Michigan as a reporter. From there, He worked in Florida, Virginia, Wisconsin, and now back home. He had been gone for eight years before the wonderful opportunity to work FOX 2 came his way. Local TV news has been in Josh since he was a kid. His mother used to make me watch the local news in Detroit growing up. She taught him that it's important to know what's happening around you. At some point during his childhood, the local news became COOL to Josh. Josh recalls a time when he was maybe four or five years old, his cousin Andre and I were at the Detroit International Auto Show. They were two little kids sitting in the car, checking it out, and out of nowhere a news crew walked up to interview them. They made the news later that. That was a cool experience Josh still remembers to this day. From the moment Josh watched anchors and reporters doing their jobs, he was officially hooked, and knew this was the job for him, and he’s happy to be back home. Josh is extremely thrilled to be joining Mikey and Chuck on the AWESOME TALKISH podcast! Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Mikey Eckstein, Chuck Bennett and Josh Landon: Awesome Talkish Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-talkish-70003549/ 

How do you plan for your career? Setting goals is an essential component of the career planning process. For a satisfying, successful career, you need goals. Join Dr. Geneva and her guest, Judge Leonia Lloyd, well known author, lawyer, and district court judge, as they talk about and inspire others about reaching dreams and achieving goals. Leonia Lloyd is a public speaker and author whose career as a judge, lawyer, and teacher has spanned decades serving the citizens of Detroit. Having sat on the 36th District Court for more than 20 years, Judge Lloyd has lived a life with many stories to tell which are captured in her new memoir Your Honor, Your Honor: A Journey Through Grief and Restorative Justice. Her award-winning justice programs for drug and prostitution offenders have been featured on the National Geographic Channel, A&E Network, and in the Detroit Free Press. She presided over the Drug Treatment Court, which aimed to help people escape the vicious cycle of addiction and crime. She also helped implement Project Fresh Start, a program to help women who practiced the act of prostitution to recover from addiction and enjoy healthy, productive lives. Her other programs include the Handgun Intervention Program, which is designed to help rid the streets of illegal hand guns; and, the Misdemeanor Morality Program, which educates participants about inappropriate conduct regarding sexual activity. Thousands of people have graduated from these “restorative justice” programs to create stable, happier lives. Her creativity in establishing programs for the citizens of Detroit has become a benchmark in justice reform. Judge Lloyd has been honored with the Champion of Justice Award by the State Bar of Michigan (2009); the Lamplighter of the Year Award (2007); Sojourner Truth Award from the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club (2008); Mark of Excellence Award from Alabama A & M University (2009); Distinguished Service Award from Detroit City Council (2009); Certificate of Recognition from Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano (2009); Certificate of Tribute from Governor Jennifer Granholm (2009); and the Making a Difference For Women Award from the Soroptimist Club of Grosse Pointe (2009). She and her Drug Court Team have received Appreciation Awards from the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals for three consecutive years, in addition to the Recognition Award (2006-2007) by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, as the “Second Best Drug Court in the Nation." The Drug Court Team also received the coveted and rarely offered, Transformation Award from the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (2009). She was honored in front of the Michigan Senate, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Michigan Supreme Court by Chief Justice Marilyn Jean Kelley for her innovative work with the Project Fresh Start program. This program helped transform the lives of hundreds of women. She is listed in Who's Who in Black America, Black Judges in America, and Who's Who in Black Detroit. She is a product of Detroit Public Schools and received her bachelor’s and jurist doctorate degrees from Wayne State University. Before becoming a judge, she was a partner in the law firm “Lloyd and Lloyd,” which she shared with her late twin sister, Leona. They were featured in Ebony, Jet, and People magazines along with the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News. Both she and her sister would go on to be elected to serve on the 36th District Court and be the country’s first twin judges to sit on the same District Court bench at the same time. They were affectionately dubbed “Twins for Justice.” In 2001, Judge Lloyd endowed the Judges Leona and Leonia Lloyd Twins for Justice Scholarship Fund at Wayne State University Law School in her sister’s honor. The scholarship financially assists students pursuing a law degree. In her spare time, Judge Lloyd enjoys going to concerts, upscale restaurants, and traveling.  

This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with journalist, educator, author, and activist Herb Boyd. Our conversation with Boyd centers around his book Black Detroit, with particular attention paid to the middle of the 20th Century, leading up to the development of The League of Revolutionary Black Workers.  In this part of the conversation Boyd talks about moving to Detroit, the strains of Black progressive and radical politics going on at the time. We ask about the importance of figures like Malcolm X and MLK to Black organizers in Detroit. Boyd shares some of the issues facing Black workers in the working class city of Detroit at the height of its relationship to automobile manufacturing, and the contradictions that arose in the union movements for Black workers specifically. Boyd also shares some personal history of key Black organizers, activists and politicians in this era, leading up to the Rebellion of 1967.

Today in the GRIND seat, I have bestselling author, minister, international speaker, and college professor Dr. Eddie Connor Jr. This millennial thought-leader is influencing and impacting this generation both locally, nationally, and globally. In our discussion, we discuss how he overcame stage 4 cancer, his book "Relationship Rules,"  and much more.  As a stage 4 cancer survivor, Dr. Connor empowers people to overcome obstacles. As an author of 12 bestselling books, Dr. Connor has been featured and hosted segments on BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, PBS, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Tom Joyner Show, and The Word Network. Dr. Connor is the CEO of the mentoring organization, Boys 2 Books, which empowers young males via literacy, leadership, and life skills enrichment. The program became the impetus for President Barack Obama’s, My Brother’s Keeper initiative. Dr. Connor is a recipient of The President’s Volunteer Service Award and The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from The White House. He is recognized as one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in America, listed in the Top 100 leaders in Who’s Who in Black Detroit, and named to Michigan Chronicle’s ”Top 40 under 40”. Dr. Connor speaks extensively and works in communities, extending throughout Jamaica and South Africa. Dr. Connor grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, and is a proud resident of Detroit, Michigan. For more, get your copy of "Relationship Rules" at http://www.DrEddieAcademy.com/book or https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Rules-Leadership-Leveraging-Purpose-ebook/dp/B08VJKZFWM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=36YFPZBHUL5J&dchild=1&keywords=relationship+rules+eddie+connor&qid=1615337374&sprefix=relationship+rules+edd%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-2

Donna sits down with Detroit Department of Elections Official, Daniel Baxter. Daniel is also the Founder & CEO of the Dr. Ossian Sweet Foundation.

In episode 5, Reggie, Jennifer, Kristian, Dave, and Eric Jackson, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, honor Black History Month with Detroit tastemaker, retailer, and promoter Zana Smith (Instagram: @Zana_SpecDet, Twitter: @MsZanaToYou, @SpectaclesDet). They discuss her contributions as one of the few female players of the early 80s: how she helped to cultivate the dance music scene at the Downstairs Pub and how she has impacted the story of GSGEDM. Her friend, legendary Detroit DJ Ken Collier, was right there with her at that time. His underground 80s mixtape will bring you through the episode, and back to the beginnings of the scene and its black roots in Detroit. Take some time with the GSGEDM team to celebrate these often overlooked black history makers and community builders from Detroit.-Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook for all of Black History Month!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/-Check out Music Origins: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/-Learn more about Zana's store, Spectacles:https://www.facebook.com/specdet/https://www.musicorigins.org/item/spectacles/-Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:https://www.fusicology.com/-Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!https://output.com/-Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:https://www.blmdetroit.com/-Support Detroit Will Breathe:https://detroitwillbreathe.info/-Support Black Lives Matter:https://blacklivesmatter.com/

Join Jon’s conversation with Mikey Eckstein, Chuck Bennett, and Josh Landon on the power of podcasting. Hear all about their new podcast TALK-ish! Chuck Bennett is Michigan’s Style Guru. A trailblazer among national major metropolitan dailies, having won numerous national awards, he is the only African American male working as a society columnist, attending a minimum of 3 or 4 exclusive charity galas a week. He writes the Society column and a popular gossip column for the Detroit News called Society Confidential. As president of Chuck Bennett, Inc., Image Experts, his legendary event planning skills have partnered him with some of Detroit’s best-known names to create unforgettable moments, including MGM Grand Detroit, The Roostertail, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Compuware, and Christian Dior. Bennett is a highly sought-after master of ceremonies and is called upon frequently whenever a new restaurant or club opens in the Metro Detroit Area. He is the Fox 2 News Style Ambassador, appearing regularly on-air offering tips on event planning, etiquette, style, and fashion. A member of the Board of Directors for Danialle Karmanos Work It Out foundation, he has helped raise millions of dollars for numerous charities, including Detroit Meals on Wheels, Boys and Girls Club, Yatooma Foundation for The Kids, The Rhonda Walker Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and his pet project, The Horatio Williams Foundation, for which he has spearheaded facilitating hundreds of college scholarships for at-risk youths. For Hour Detroit Magazine, Bennett annually names Detroit’s Best Dressed. Other accomplishments include a 2-year stint as the Style Ambassador of Art Van Furniture, Michigan’s largest furniture retailer, and an appearance on the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern as the on-air guide to Detroit soul food; Chuck also has a two-page, full-color feature in “Who’s Who in Black Detroit”, in the Men to Watch section. He is a former radio afternoon drive time host on 910 AM and hosted his own TV show on WADL. Currently, Bennett is the creator of The Social Metro (TheSocialMetro.com), Metro Detroit’s premier online social magazine. He hosts a StreamCast on Facebook Live and Youtube called “Chuck Bennett’s Happy Hour.” He is a co-host on a podcast called “Talk-ish” on Iheart Radio. He also manages/mentors models/actors.   Mikey Eckstein, CEO of Embarco Management Founded by Mikey Eckstein in 2006, Embarco Management is a prominent entertainment company that continues to provide world-class entertainment to casinos, venues, and festivals around the world. Embarco was created to provide a one-stop-shop for venue owners, film production, and artists looking for Detroit area services, entertainment, and strategic collaborations. With 10+ years in business, Embarco has produced over 1000 shows, acted as a conduit in the growth of successful broadcasters careers, negotiated many record deals, created strategic partnerships for professional athletes, designed concierge services for celebrities and their demanding schedules, and has Associate Producer credits in Life Goes On, Cut Print and the documentary Cobo Hall.   Josh Landon is happy to be back home in the D. Born in the City of Detroit, raised on the City’s east side, he graduated from Denby High School, and earned his degree in broadcast journalism from Eastern Michigan University. Go TARS!!! Go EAGLES!!! Josh Landon started working in Lansing, Michigan as a reporter. From there, He worked in Florida, Virginia, Wisconsin, and now back home. He had been gone for eight years before the wonderful opportunity to work FOX 2 came his way. Local TV news has been in Josh since he was a kid. His mother used to make me watch the local news in Detroit growing up. She taught him that it’s important to know what’s happening around you. At some point during his childhood, the local news became COOL to Josh. Josh recalls a time when he was maybe four or five years old, his cousin Andre and I were at the Detroit International Auto Show. They were two little kids sitting in the car, checking it out, and out of nowhere, a news crew walked up to interview them. They made the news later that. That was a cool experience Josh still remembers to this day. From the moment Josh watched anchors and reporters doing their jobs, he was officially hooked and knew this was the job for him, and he’s happy to be back home. Josh is extremely thrilled to be joining Mikey and Chuck on the AWESOME TALKISH podcast! Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Listen to the Awesome Talkish Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-talkish-70003549/

We know the number of Black voters in Michigan—many in Detroit and surrounding Wayne County—who stayed home in 2016 was greater than Donald’s Trump’s narrow margin of victory here. But there are signs that Black voters in the city are mobilizing like they haven’t in awhile. Millions of Michiganders are expected to vote absentee this year. Many of those requesting absentee ballots were people who didn't vote last year—and a sizable number are people of color. So, Detroit is everything in this race—or could be.  We got an on-the-ground perspective from Candice Fortman. She's a lifelong Detroiter and the executive director of Outlier Media. She's also volunteering as a poll worker in the city next week.  Looking for the full on-air Stateside show? Just click here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erica Robertson holds a MBA from University of Michigan, worked for Accenture consulting and Nike as a change agent.  She is now a K -  12 Education crusader and change agent in Metro Detroit.  She wrote about her upbrining and intergenerational trauma in her book "Adventures of a Little Black Detroit Girl".  Her story is that of a single mother at 18, working two minimum wage jobs to make ends meet.   This interview focuses on the reasons she joined the Navy and what she got out of that service.  Erica explains how it was transformational in her life and she wishes more young people would consider a few years in service.   Erica's now focused on eduction for children of color and  her 501c3  "Education at Scale" and her publishing company "Little Black Girl Adventures".  She has a wide ranging discussion with host Jim Fausone.  

In this episode, we are joined by Roslyn Karamoko. Roslyn is the brainchild behind Detroit’s premier label and concept shop Détroit is the New Black. Roslyn holds a B.A. in Fashion Merchandising from Howard University. She believes that fashion is evolutionary and not revolutionary, and with her current business, she aims to change the fashion scene in Detroit by setting up a collaboration between both national and local designers. We talk about how she came into the fashion space because of an eye for design and how from early on in her life she used fashion and design to express herself. She talks about how society drives fashion and fashion provides perspective to the society, and also how fashion has helped her to raise her voice and express her political views. We discuss the importance of an online marketplace for local businesses in light of COVID-19 where Roslyn shares her 3 tips to handle business situations during the pandemic.

New Era Detroit, Protecting and Providing for Black Detroit. Our conversation with the leader of "New Era Detroit".

Ecco il nuovo podcast pieno zeppo di argomenti, discussioni, domande e risposte, e tanto disagio! In questa puntata: Blocco 1: Orange is the New Black [No Spoiler] Orange is the New Black [Spoiler] Sketch Radio F*** Pelosa con Rave Tube Canale di Rave Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/RaveTube... Blocco 2: Detroit Become Human [No Spoiler] Blocco 3: AEW All Out con discussioni e sketch [Spoiler] Chiusura e saluti.

Alison Vaughn is Founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs, Inc., a nonprofit that has provided employment etiquette, career skills training and professional attire to 20,000 job seekers since 2000. In 2013, Jackets for Jobs opened an office in Botswana (Africa). Vaughn represented the organization on the NASDAQ floor where she rang the closing bell in 2006 and 2014. Vaughn is a Goldman Sachs Scholar, a graduate of the investment firm’s 10,000 Small Businesses Program. She is one of Martha Stewart’s “Dreamers into Doers,” a group of entrepreneurs who turned their dreams into reality.  Community Advocate  Vaughn was the 2011 co-chair of the 56th Annual Detroit NAACP Fight for Freedom Dinner, which annually draws 10,000 attendees. Vaughn is devoted to family, enjoys traveling, reading and attending sporting events—never missing a Detroit Lions home game. She is a member of Word of Faith International Christian Center in Metro Detroit. Vaughn is a member of Distinguished Women in International Service, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority and Top Ladies of Distinction. A Eureka Communities Fellow, Vaughn was a 2006 candidate for the Michigan State Senate.  Public Speaker  Vaughn is a sought-after public speaker, both nationally and internationally. In the fall of 2014, she was chosen to speak at the World Islamic Economic Forum in Dubai, UAE on the rise of women entrepreneurs. Vaughn has inspired audiences of churches and civil rights organizations, major corporations and non-profits, business leadership conference attendees, schools and universities, youth councils, women’s groups and more with her practical and unique insights on advocacy, entre-preneurism, empowerment, diversity and urban workforce development. Author  Vaughn is the author of Ms. Goal Digger: Success is Sexy – A CEO’s Guide to Goal Setting, Dressing the Part and Having It All. This tell-all guide for today’s businesswoman who wants to get what she wants for herself, by herself. While the world may define success in dollars and cents, this book teaches women how to work smarter, not harder. She is also the co-author of the book, Inspired Style. This guide to glamour at any age features Vaughn and several other top image experts sharing tips to help women look and be their best. As a member of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), she has also contributed several articles on image, style and business etiquette. A Detroit native, Vaughn earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and graduated from The Women’s Campaign School at Yale University, sponsored by Yale Law School. Having received numerous accolades, Vaughn was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Alabama A & M University, and “Businesswoman of the Year” by the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Business Women in 2009. That same year, the Michigan Chronicle honored Vaughn as a Woman of Excellence, and Lakeshore Engineering recognized her with its “Leaders, Legends & Luminaries” award. Vaughn has been listed in the Who’s Who of Black Detroit for three years and the Who’s Who Among Female Executives. She is a recipient of the Community Service Award from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Humanitarian Award from the Top Ladies of Distinction a. Vaughn was also recognized the National Association of Women Business Owners in Greater Detroit and Michigan State Black Alumni for her community service.  “What you do for others, God will do for you.” - Alison Vaughn   Visit www.AlisonVaughn.com for more information Keep in contact with us,   sign up and get our free gift to YOU: https://drgenevaspeaks.com Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast & let us what you think, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review  

Episode about the League of Revolutionary Black Workers in Detroit in the late 60s/early 70s, in conversation with Herb Boyd, author of Black Detroit and former member of the group, and Dan Georgakas, author of Detroit I Do Mind Dying. Bonus audio with Herb about Detroit’s black history available exclusively for our patreon supporters here: https://patreon.com/workingclasshistory This is a short history of the League: https://libcom.org/library/league-revolutionary-black-workers MORE INFORMATION – Detroit: I Do Mind Dying, by Dan Georgakas and Marvin Surkin is the definitive book on the league, available here: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/458-detroit-i-do-mind-dying – Black Detroit, by Herb Boyd is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Detroit-Peoples-History-Self-Determination/dp/0062346628 – This is an archive of content about the League: https://libcom.org/tags/league-revolutionary-black-workers – Finally Got the News – a documentary made at the time about the group can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw2Wr-odBJg FOOTNOTES – Facing Reality – archive by and about them here: https://libcom.org/tags/facing-reality – James Boggs – this is a great text by Boggs about his experiences: https://libcom.org/library/american-revolution-pages-negro-workers-notebook – Grace Lee Boggs – archive by and about her here: https://libcom.org/tags/grace-lee-boggs – Martin Glaberman – archive by and about him here: https://libcom.org/tags/martin-glaberman – The 1967 Detroit rebellion – https://libcom.org/history/detroit-riot-1967 – Bristol Radical History Group – here is the video of the talk with General Baker: https://www.brh.org.uk/site/events/dagenham-drum-and-the-league-of-black-revolutionary-workers/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS – Edited by Abbey Little – Music used under fair use is Please Mr. Foreman by Joe Lee Carter. Buy it online here: https://www.amazon.com/Please-Mr-Foreman/dp/B06WWGLJ4B/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534344007&sr=8-1&keywords=Please+Mr.+Foreman++-+Joe+Lee+Carter+-

This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, we'll talk to authors of two books: Black Detroit A History of Self-Determination by Herb Boyd, who will discuss the impact the labor […] The post Two Books: Black Detroit and On New Terrain: How Capital Is Reshaping the Battleground of Class War by Kim Moody appeared first on KKFI.

Herb Boyd recently sat with Carol Jenkins, host of Black America, to discuss his latest book, "Black Detroit": People's History of Self Determination."

Collin Mays is one of Michigan’s fastest rising young professionals. Mr. Mays graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.A. in Political Science. On campus he was very active and held numerous positions including, President of the WMU College Democrats and Chairman of Political Affairs for the Student Association. Collin began his career interning for the Michigan State Senate and Wayne County Corporation Counsel.  ​Mr. Mays is a 2012 Who’s Who in Black Detroit inductee, a 2014 Young Democrat of the Year, a 2015 Spirit of Detroit award recipient and a 2015 Michigan Chronicle 40 under 40. Collin has appeared on numerous television and radio programs as well as being featured in multiple publications. He previously served as District Director to State Representative Vicki Barnett as well as District Director to State Senator David Knezek. Currently, he serves as Talent Development Director for Southeast Michigan Community Alliance.  ​Mays is also a member of the UNCF Detroit InterAlumni Council, National Forum for Black Public Administrators, Boys Hope Girls Hope and the National Organization of Blacks in Government. Through his professional achievements, personal endeavors and community involvement Mr. Mays has proven to be a champion both inside and outside the realm of Government. See show notes at www.DrGenevaSpeaks.com  Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast, subscribe in iTunes and leave a review  

Dr. Eddie Connor is a bestselling author, minister, international speaker, college professor, and radio/TV correspondent. He is a survivor of stage 4 cancer and empowers people to overcome obstacles. As an author of 7 bestselling books, Dr. Connor has been featured and hosted segments on BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, PBS, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Tom Joyner Show, and The Word Network. Dr. Connor is the CEO of the mentoring organization, Boys 2 Books, which empowers young males via literacy, leadership, and life skills enrichment. The program became the impetus for President Barack Obama’s, My Brother’s Keeper initiative. Dr. Connor is a recipient of The President’s Volunteer Service Award and The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from The White House. He is recognized as one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in America, listed in the Top 100 leaders in Who’s Who in Black Detroit, and named to Michigan Chronicle’s ”Top 40 under 40”. Dr. Connor speaks extensively and works in communities, extending throughout Jamaica and South Africa. Dr. Connor grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and is a proud resident of Detroit, Michigan.

Anna Holmes and Tanner Colby are joined by MTV News Senior National Correspondent Jamil Smith to talk about Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump’s appearance at a Black Detroit church, and the Dakota Access Pipeline. 

An entire Detroit neighborhood vanished to make way for the future. Here's Black Bottom's story.

Saturday February 21, 2015 Yusef Bunchy Shakur delivered his 2015 State of Black Detroit Address at Nandi’d Knowledge Cafe in Highland Park MI. He discusses opportunity, conflicts of interest, Detroit’s status relative to the nation, and the need for Detroiters to see one another as resources.