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Send us a textEpisode 128. Vahn Black is a Detroit-born vocalist, songwriter, producer and memory worker. She has crafted a sound-world of her own that marries her love of history, jazz vocalists, Black folk traditions and hip-hop producers.As a teenager, Black attended Detroit School of Arts High School where she studied classical and jazz music as a Vocal major. In 2014, Black placed runner-up in the Detroit Jazz Festival's Youth Jazz Vocal Competition. She later enrolled in Spelman College's music program, focusing on classical vocal performance and modern composition, becoming the first student of the program to perform a senior recital of original non-classical compositions.In 2023, Black was selected to perform at NPR's Tiny Desk on the Road Tour stop in Atlanta and has also performed as an opening act for MAJOR., Anthony Hamilton, Chrisette Michele, Elle Varner, and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly.Black's latest work, "Walk in the Rain," is the second of a trilogy that centers the story of Blues singer Gladys Bentley as told in the 1952 article "I Am a Woman Again". Displaying Black's passion for archival research and amplifying the voices of Black music elders, this project bridges the gaps of Bentley's small archive to create a more complete, imaginative story of her life. This explores Bentley's life-long desire to belong and be loved, the elements of life that brought her joy and the fluid nature of her gender expression and sexuality.Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #Detroit #MichelleAdams #RacialJustice #SocialJustice #Race #Education #SupremeCourt #History #Voting #WorkingClass #ElonMusk #Democracy #Fascism #News #MAGA #Gaza #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 119 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast 00:00-12:12: Elon Taking Over USA Pat opens the show sharing stories of how Elon Musk is conducting, or attempting to conduct, a coup in real-time, and MAGA Republicans across the country are fine with it. But it appears grassroots progressives are organizing and galvanizing a movement to fight-back against this oligarchical and White Christian Nationalist takeover. 12:13-38:14: Michelle Adams Interview Pat interviews University of Michigan Constitutional Law Professor Michelle Adams on her new book, "The Containment: Detroit, The Supreme Court, and the Battle For Racial Justice In The North." Her book focuses on the consequential Milliken v. Bradley case, in which the Supreme Court issued a ruling that's maintained segregation in our nation's schools. It's a fantastic and engaging read that tells the story of how close we came to true school desegregation in Detroit, and what kinds of lessons we can learn going forward. Click here to purchase a copy of the book. 38:15-46:38: Trump's Insane Gaza Plan In the "Last Call," Pat not only calls-out the insanity of Dear Leader Trump's plan to clear-out all Palestinians in Gaza, but he also calls-out Democrats and liberals attacking the Arab-American community for opposing Kamala Harris in the '24 election.  46:39-48:50: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "This Supreme Court Case Made School District Lines A Tool For Segregation." By Elissa Nadworny and Cory Turner of NPR "Miriam Adelson gives $100 million to Trump campaign, making good on reported pledge." By Asaf Elia-Shalev of The Israeli Times "Ethnic Cleansing for “Gaza's Riviera”? A Secret Israeli Memo and Trump's Plan to Displace 2.3 million Palestinians." By Dan Steinbock of Informed Comment "Arab Americans in Michigan slam Trump's Gaza plans, but also criticize Democrats." By Niraj Warikoo of Detroit Free Press "Trump ally briefly disrupts Michigan Capitol rally against authoritarianism." By Craig Mauger of The Detroit News "Shout it from the rooftops: This is a coup." By Jennifer Schulze of Indistinct Chatter "Repel Elon Musk's Invasion of America." By Oliver Willis in Oliver Willis Explains

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with newly elected school board member Monique Bryant. 

Ajara Alghali, co-founder and Director of TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance and Culture, is a performance artist and thought leader at the intersection of dance and cultural representation. Drawing from her Sierra Leonean-American roots, her work highlights the connections among African people across the diaspora. The TéMaTé Institute, a social justice organization, uses dance as a tool for community engagement, focusing on dance justice and cultural equity. Inspired by the Temate dance of the Yacouba and Whêbe people from the Ivory Coast, the institute honors the joy and relationship between people and the land. The 4th Convening for Dance and Culture, featuring dance and drum workshops on October 19 and 20 at SAY Detroit Play Center and a concert with Afriky Lolo and Detroit's House of Jit on October 19 at Detroit School of Arts, embraces the theme "Rooted in Rhythm," symbolizing our shared rhythm and interconnectedness, much like the roots of a tree. This grassroots, artist-led, and self-funded organization works to uplift diaspora arts, and in this Detroit is Different feature, Ajara shares insights into her roots, family, and the geopolitical role of dance as a tool for tradition, spirituality, and resistance against colonialism. 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/6512e83f-12a2-4b8c-9817-e36c07739d8a

Mark Mix is President of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, which has provided free legal aid to workers in dozens of cases involving the UAW, including at Nissan North America (Somerset, New Jersey) and NTN- Bower (Hamilton, Alabama). Detroit School Bus Driver Slams Teamsters Union With Federal Charges for Seizing Full Dues Illegally From Paycheck

Vahn Black is a vocalist based in Atlanta, and in this episode we focused on her project celebrating Gladys Bentley, including Vahn's fantastic  album Petrichor. Born and raised in Detroit, Vahn  grew up in a melting pot of music and this aided her in cultivating her soul-charged, jazz infused sound, marrying her reverence for vocalists like Sarah Vaughn with her love of producers like J Dilla. We talked about her musical education, her career path,  her research into Black history and culture, her joy of collecting vinyl and some of her other creative outlets. It was interesting to hear about her contrasting experiences with work, life and music in Detroit, New York and Atlanta.  As a composer Black has lent her artistry to various art mediums from short films to interactive performance art. In 2023 she was selected to perform at NPR's Tiny Desk on the Road Tour stop in Atlanta, and for those listeners who are fans of Vahn Black and those who are discovering her, I hope you'll enjoy this conversation which is punctuated with her music. Vahn Black Website: https://www.vahnblack.com/about Vahn Black's Care Too Much video NPR submission: https://youtu.be/B09NXWSoSWc?si=_f3SeS18fgN_MLB6 The transcript and video version of the podcast are linked here on my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/vahn-black Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? ⁠https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman⁠ Complete Catalog of Episodes: ⁠https://www.leahroseman.com/about⁠ Newsletter sign-up: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter⁠ Linktree for social media: ⁠https://linktr.ee/leahroseman⁠ Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro (02:36) Gladys Bentley project (10:58) intro to Too Soon from Petrichor (12:13) live version Too Soon (16:33) Detroit, Atlanta, finding her place and people (20:20) The City from Temporary Colors (23:20) Detroit, Atlanta, studying Classical music at Detroit School of Arts (26:16) please support this series and sign up for my newsletter (26:57) inspiring music teachers Connie Malabed and Cheryl Valentine (29:08) studying Library Science, AI (31:46) undergrad experience (33:43) NPR Tiny Desk Block party (35:22) Care Too Much  (40:05) Trunino Lowe arrangements, recording spirituals (41:36) Vinyl collection (50:55) Gladys Bentley project (51:45) Lucid Dreams (55:54) Gladys Bentley project next albums, different inspirations (59:47) career path choices (01:02:05) creative outlets crocheting, creative process --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

One construction worker is dead, and another is critically injured after they both fell several stories at school n Detroit's west side. We have details on that plus WWJ's Tony Ortiz runs down the tip local stories from across the metro area on Wednesday.

Board members from the Detroit Public Schools Community District moved to extend Superintendent Nikolai Vitti's contract through 2028 on Tuesday. Plus, the Biden administration announced new auto emissions standards that officials are calling the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel talk to 13-year-old author Damarius Summers, artist Dana Hanson, 16, Detroit Fire Chief James Harris and former Metro Detroiter Michael Papas, who is visiting Jerusalem with his Israeli wife.Detroit author Damarius Summers wrote "I Miss You," a book about his great grandfather William Summers who died, and how painful his passing has been.  Arist Dana Hanson, a student at Detroit School of Arts, talks about her art work. Chief Harris talks about some of the most common causes of house fires and Michael Papas tells us about life in Jerusalem as a war breaks out. A native of Hazel Park and a graduate of Michigan State University, Papas resides with his wife in Portland, Oregon.

Beyoncé is donating $100,000 in scholarship funding for 10 students at the Detroit School of Digital Technology. Plus, the Arab and Chaldean Festival is celebrating it's 50th anniversary at Hart Plaza, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Detroit Health Department is working with Detroit Public Schools and state officials to investigate illnesses at two elementary schools. A kindergarten student has died, though medical examiners have yet to determine the cause of death. Plus, Michigan lawmaker wants to allocate $20 million towards Highland Park's debt. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Celia Keenan-Bolger (IG:@celiakb)(TW:@celiakb) is currently in The Gilded Age on HBO. She was born on January 26, 1978 in Detroit, Michigan and is a Tony Award winner and Broadway favorite. Celia Keenan-Bolger will return to To Kill a Mockingbird at the Shubert Theatre from October 5, 2021. Keenan-Bolger trained at both the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit and the Detroit School of Arts and graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in musical theatre. She began her stage career in regional theatres such as the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and Theatre Works in Silicon Valley, and she made her Off-Broadway debut as Aggie in Summer of '42 in December 2001. During the Kennedy Center's Sondheim Celebration in 2002, she starred as Johanna in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and she would then perform again off Broadway in January 2003 in Second Stage Theatre's production of Michael John LaChiusa's Little Fish. Also in 2003, she would originate the role of Clara Johnson in the celebrated musical The Light in the Piazza at both Seattle's Intiman Theatre and Chicago's Goodman Theatre. She originated the role of Olive Ostrovsky in William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Barrington Stage Company in the summer of 2004, reprised her performance off Broadway at Second Stage Theatre in January 2005, and did so again on Broadway, marking her Broadway debut in April 2005. She was nominated for her first Tony Award for her performance as Olive and received a Theatre World Award and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. She remained with the production until September 17, 2006. Her next Broadway venture would be to originate the role of Éponine in the 2006 revival of Les Misérables, playing the role from October 2006 to January 2008, earning a Drama Desk nomination in 2007. Keenan-Bolger returned off Broadway for her next productions, starring as Mary in the musical Saved at Playwrights Horizons from May to June 2008, as Katie in Bachelorette for Second Stage Theatre from July to August 2010, and as Jenny Bridges in A Small Fire from December 2010 to January 2011, once again at Playwrights Horizons. She then landed the role of Molly in New York Theatre Workshop's acclaimed production of Peter and the Starcatcher, which played the Off-Broadway venue from February to April 2011, resulting in yet another Drama Desk Award nomination, and transferred to Broadway in March 2012, leading to her second Tony Award nomination. Ahead of the Broadway premiere, Keenan-Bolger also starred as Mary Flynn in New York City Center's Encores! production of Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along in February 2012. In the fall of 2013, she took on the role of Laura Wingfield in the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie from September 2013 to February 2014. She garnered great acclaim for her performance, winning a Drama Desk Award, earning her third Tony Award nomination, and receiving the Theatre World Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in 2014. Keenan-Bolger followed this performance with her Lincoln Center Theater debut, starring as Mother in an Off-Broadway production of Sarah Ruhl's The Oldest Boy from October to December 2014. She was next seen on Broadway as Varya, opposite Diane Lane, in Roundabout Theatre Company's 2016 revival of Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, and she was last seen off Broadway in Second Stage Theatre's 2017 production of A Parallelogram.  Keenan-Bolger returned to Broadway on November 1, 2018, taking on the role of Scout in Aaron Sorkin's new stage adaptation of the classic Harper Lee novel To Kill a Mockingbird. She won her first Tony Award in the category of Best Performance By An Actress In A Featured Role In A Play for her portrayal, and she ended her year-long run in the production on November 3, 2019. She leads the reopening cast of the play once more starting in October 2021. Although primarily known for her career on stage, Ms. Keenan-Bolger has also appeared in a number of high-profile television shows over the years, including Law & Order (2007), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2014), Nurse Jackie (2014), The Good Wife (2015), Elementary (2015), Good Behavior (2016), Blue Bloods (2017), NCIS: New Orleans (2017), and Bull (2018). Her film credits include Mariachi Gringo (2012), The Visit (2015), Breakable You (2017), and Diane (2018).

Celia Keenan-Bolger (IG:@celiakb)(TW:@celiakb) is currently in The Gilded Age on HBO. She was born on January 26, 1978 in Detroit, Michigan and is a Tony Award winner and Broadway favorite. Celia Keenan-Bolger will return to To Kill a Mockingbird at the Shubert Theatre from October 5, 2021. Keenan-Bolger trained at both the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit and the Detroit School of Arts and graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in musical theatre. She began her stage career in regional theatres such as the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and Theatre Works in Silicon Valley, and she made her Off-Broadway debut as Aggie in Summer of '42 in December 2001. During the Kennedy Center's Sondheim Celebration in 2002, she starred as Johanna in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and she would then perform again off Broadway in January 2003 in Second Stage Theatre's production of Michael John LaChiusa's Little Fish. Also in 2003, she would originate the role of Clara Johnson in the celebrated musical The Light in the Piazza at both Seattle's Intiman Theatre and Chicago's Goodman Theatre. She originated the role of Olive Ostrovsky in William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Barrington Stage Company in the summer of 2004, reprised her performance off Broadway at Second Stage Theatre in January 2005, and did so again on Broadway, marking her Broadway debut in April 2005. She was nominated for her first Tony Award for her performance as Olive and received a Theatre World Award and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. She remained with the production until September 17, 2006. Her next Broadway venture would be to originate the role of Éponine in the 2006 revival of Les Misérables, playing the role from October 2006 to January 2008, earning a Drama Desk nomination in 2007. Keenan-Bolger returned off Broadway for her next productions, starring as Mary in the musical Saved at Playwrights Horizons from May to June 2008, as Katie in Bachelorette for Second Stage Theatre from July to August 2010, and as Jenny Bridges in A Small Fire from December 2010 to January 2011, once again at Playwrights Horizons. She then landed the role of Molly in New York Theatre Workshop's acclaimed production of Peter and the Starcatcher, which played the Off-Broadway venue from February to April 2011, resulting in yet another Drama Desk Award nomination, and transferred to Broadway in March 2012, leading to her second Tony Award nomination. Ahead of the Broadway premiere, Keenan-Bolger also starred as Mary Flynn in New York City Center's Encores! production of Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along in February 2012. In the fall of 2013, she took on the role of Laura Wingfield in the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie from September 2013 to February 2014. She garnered great acclaim for her performance, winning a Drama Desk Award, earning her third Tony Award nomination, and receiving the Theatre World Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in 2014. Keenan-Bolger followed this performance with her Lincoln Center Theater debut, starring as Mother in an Off-Broadway production of Sarah Ruhl's The Oldest Boy from October to December 2014. She was next seen on Broadway as Varya, opposite Diane Lane, in Roundabout Theatre Company's 2016 revival of Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, and she was last seen off Broadway in Second Stage Theatre's 2017 production of A Parallelogram.  Keenan-Bolger returned to Broadway on November 1, 2018, taking on the role of Scout in Aaron Sorkin's new stage adaptation of the classic Harper Lee novel To Kill a Mockingbird. She won her first Tony Award in the category of Best Performance By An Actress In A Featured Role In A Play for her portrayal, and she ended her year-long run in the production on November 3, 2019. She leads the reopening cast of the play once more starting in October 2021. Although primarily known for her career on stage, Ms. Keenan-Bolger has also appeared in a number of high-profile television shows over the years, including Law & Order (2007), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2014), Nurse Jackie (2014), The Good Wife (2015), Elementary (2015), Good Behavior (2016), Blue Bloods (2017), NCIS: New Orleans (2017), and Bull (2018). Her film credits include Mariachi Gringo (2012), The Visit (2015), Breakable You (2017), and Diane (2018).

In this episode Mal's friend Freeman guest hosts. Mal and Freeman discuss the Detroit School that is removing Dr. Ben Carson's name, women finding their identity in Christ, and Sami's law heading to the Senate. The tea is piping hot on this one. It's a great episode to share with your friends. Articles in the Episode: https://www.thoseothergirls.com/post/weekly-teacap-12-17 Follow on Socials: @thoseothergirlspodcast @lifeasmalpal @styleandsmilee @melaniesalzara This is a Those Other Girls Media production. You are able to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, Pandora, Anchor, Breaker, OverCasts, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public PLUS YouTube and Rumble. Join our Patreon Help us get feminine products for middle school girls If you want to help us change culture Sponsors: COL 192: https://col1972.com/ "thoseothergirls1972" America Women Beauty: https://americanwomanbeauty.net/ "mal15" Garnuu: https://garnuu.com/ "othergirls10" LITL co: https://litlco.com/ "thosegirls10" Want more TOG? Check out our website Order Merch Those Other Girls Rumble Channel Those Other Girls Youtube Channel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/those-other-girls/support

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A 911 caller told police he was on the Southfield freeway, when a white Chevy Suburban pulled up alongside him and fired multiple shots at his car. MSP says they counted about 10 bullet holes in the caller's car. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more. An investigation has been launched after a video showing a Detroit school bus driver allegedly fighting an elementary school student made the rounds on social media. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)

Detroit school officials plan to sell the former Cooley High School building to a local nonprofit.

California Congressman Ro Khanna joins the show to discuss his ideas for brining high-paying tech jobs to the Rust Belt. Then, WDET's Sascha Raiyn and Chalkbeat Detroit's Ethan Bakuli join the show to discuss their virtual Detroit Public School Board candidate forum, scheduled for Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 pm, where 18 candidates will face off for the 4 available seats in the race this November.

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines. 

For most of the last 20 years, the conversation about American national security has been focused on the threats posed by extremists.  With the death of al Qaeda Leader Ayman al Zawahiri, Russia's war in Ukraine, and rising tensions with China, Javed Ali argues that conversation has swung back to great-power competition. Ali is an associate professor of practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.  He spent 20 years of working with national security and intelligence issues in Washington, D.C. at the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Department of Homeland Security before joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  While at the FBI, he also held senior roles on joint duty assignments at the National Intelligence Council and the National Counterterrorism Center, and the National Security Council under the Trump Administration.  Ali holds a JD from the University of Detroit School of Law, and an MA in international relations from American University.  He writes and provides commentary across a number of media sites and platforms, including MSNBC, CBS, CNN, ABC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Hill, and Newsweek.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the remarkable takeaways from the journey of 26-year-old Akil Alvin is that he began to achieve his dreams as he grew up — not when. From creating programming that revitalized his local library at 7 years old, to getting himself a job on the UniverSoul Circus marketing team at age 10, Akil tapped into his calling at a young age. It was a surprise to no one when, at 18, he launched his own company and took his place among the 3% of Black men who serve as the faces and founders of ad agencies throughout this country. It's clear the millennial media visionary felt it when he heard these legendary lyrics by the late Christopher Wallace: “Stay far from timid / Only make moves when your heart's in it / And live the phrase ‘Sky's The Limit.'” As Founder and Global Chief Creative Officer of Detroit Digital Media (DDM), Akil leads a multimedia content creation company that empowers ambitious brands to thrive in contemporary culture through a unique mix of storytelling, insights, and technology, with a dash of irreplaceable #DetroitHustle. Since its launch in 2013 with the help of one of Akil's teachers at the renowned Detroit School of Arts, DDM has grown to work with some of the world's leading brands and municipalities. Their undeniable client roster includes McDonald's, Bank of America, Ford Motor Company, Major League Baseball's Detroit Tigers, the North American International Auto Show, and Coca-Cola. The hustle hasn't been in vain. In 2019, DDM was one of 10 millennial-led companies around the nation to be honored by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, and Akil was recognized as an Emerging Young Entrepreneur, landing a one-year advisory partnership with Warner Media. In 2020, DDM became the first company in history to be advised by the iconic Walt Disney Company. And under Akil's leadership, DDM recently embarked on a full circle and historic moment as the first on record ad agency to sign an exclusive multimillion-dollar agreement with a municipality in the country, handling high-level messaging and rebranding for the CIty of Detroit. In 2022, Akil was named one of Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30, as one the top 30 advertising executives in North America. Akil has embedded the importance of giving back into DDM's core, and together the team developed a community engagement program called The Mentoring Loft to mold the next generation of entrepreneurs and creatives. The initiative is one way the self-described “unstoppable dreamer” can help ensure that youth are empowered to grow up as he did, believing that the sky's the limit, and creating opportunities to Authentically. Impact. Culture Follow Digital Detroit Media on Instagram for all tips and gems about her experience in #GovCon: @wearedigitaldetroit Learn more about Digital Detroit Media and the work they do: https://www.digitaldetroitmedia.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

One of the remarkable takeaways from the journey of 26-year-old Akil Alvin is that he began to achieve his dreams as he grew up — not when. From creating programming that revitalized his local library at 7 years old, to getting himself a job on the UniverSoul Circus marketing team at age 10, Akil tapped into his calling at a young age. It was a surprise to no one when, at 18, he launched his own company and took his place among the 3% of Black men who serve as the faces and founders of ad agencies throughout this country. It's clear the millennial media visionary felt it when he heard these legendary lyrics by the late Christopher Wallace: “Stay far from timid / Only make moves when your heart's in it / And live the phrase ‘Sky's The Limit.'” As Founder and Global Chief Creative Officer of Detroit Digital Media (DDM), Akil leads a multimedia content creation company that empowers ambitious brands to thrive in contemporary culture through a unique mix of storytelling, insights, and technology, with a dash of irreplaceable #DetroitHustle. Since its launch in 2013 with the help of one of Akil's teachers at the renowned Detroit School of Arts, DDM has grown to work with some of the world's leading brands and municipalities. Their undeniable client roster includes McDonald's, Bank of America, Ford Motor Company, Major League Baseball's Detroit Tigers, the North American International Auto Show, and Coca-Cola. The hustle hasn't been in vain. In 2019, DDM was one of 10 millennial-led companies around the nation to be honored by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, and Akil was recognized as an Emerging Young Entrepreneur, landing a one-year advisory partnership with Warner Media. In 2020, DDM became the first company in history to be advised by the iconic Walt Disney Company. And under Akil's leadership, DDM recently embarked on a full circle and historic moment as the first on record ad agency to sign an exclusive multimillion-dollar agreement with a municipality in the country, handling high-level messaging and rebranding for the CIty of Detroit. In 2022, Akil was named one of Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30, as one the top 30 advertising executives in North America. Akil has embedded the importance of giving back into DDM's core, and together the team developed a community engagement program called The Mentoring Loft to mold the next generation of entrepreneurs and creatives. The initiative is one way the self-described “unstoppable dreamer” can help ensure that youth are empowered to grow up as he did, believing that the sky's the limit, and creating opportunities to Authentically. Impact. Culture Follow Digital Detroit Media on Instagram for all tips and gems about her experience in #GovCon: @wearedigitaldetroit Learn more about Digital Detroit Media and the work they do: https://www.digitaldetroitmedia.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

April 3, 2022 ~ Detroit School of Arts Visual Arts and Design Teacher Kim Hildebrandt-Hall tells Paul W. about the new education and business model the school is following.

April 3, 2022 ~ Detroit School of Arts Visual Arts and Design Teacher Mikwonjilian Antwih tells Paul W. about her journey getting a Master of Fine Arts Degree at the University of Dundee.

Want to learn everything about potential changes in the Estate and Gift Tax system? Jon talks with Randall Denha, CEO of Denha and Associates, and Jim Niedzinski, Co-Founder and managing partner of Motive Wealth advisors to provide helpful insight. — Jim Niedzinski, CFP®, AIF®, is cofounder of Motive Wealth Advisors. He and his team provide fiduciary wealth management to a purposefully limited number of high net worth families in the context of deep relationships. For more than 20 years, Jim has been advising clients with complex financial situations such as those involving privately held businesses, the knottiest of executive compensation packages, and the challenges of large tax liabilities. In addition to Jim's breadth of technical knowledge, he also draws upon his two decades of experience to serve clients as their strategic advisor, helping them clarify their vision and make decisions that align with their deepest values. Jim earned a BA degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, while lettering on the varsity track team. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and he holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) credential. PERSONAL Jim is gaga for Shannon, his wife of 18 years (they haven't missed their weekly date in over a decade). They have a teenage son and nearly-teenage daughter they adore. If you get to know the Niedzinskis, you'll find that their faith is important to them and they are active in their church community. Jim reads constantly (maybe too much—he even reads while brushing his teeth). He loves the outdoors and conditioning through CrossFit, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, mountain biking, snow skiing, and rock climbing. While Jim enjoys his active lifestyle, he also likes that it affords him the regular guilty pleasure of apple fritters from Donut Cutter in Royal Oak.   Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M. is the founding member of Denha & Associates, PLLC. Mr. Denha, a former partner at one of the most prestigious estate planning firms in the country, specializes in the areas of estate and personal tax planning, business and succession planning, family wealth planning, asset protection planning and integrating all of the foregoing into a truly comprehensive plan. Mr. Denha counsels high net worth individuals and families on a daily basis and is frequently called upon by these same individuals and families to assist in developing business policies and structures that will succeed to the next generation. Mr. Denha attended Wayne State University and graduated with honors with a degree in Corporate Finance. After college, Mr. Denha then went to University of Detroit School of Law where he graduated with honors with his law degree. Feeling that he still needed more education, he then attended the University of Miami School of Law and completed his masters in law (LL.M.) in estate planning. The University of Miami is regarded as the premier school in the country for its program in estate planning. During his career he lectured extensively for many groups, some of which are UBS, Wells Fargo, Met Life, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), State Bar of Michigan, Michigan State Medical Society, Detroit Medical Society and its affiliates and Michigan Osteopathic Association to name a few. Mr. Denha continues to be called by many groups and associations to lecture and provide insight into the rapidly changing environment of estate planning. Mr. Denha continues to not only lecture to the life insurance industry, CPAs, financial advisors and specialized groups, but he is a frequent contributor of articles to many publications and is often called on to provide opinions and insight into the areas in which he specializes. Mr. Denha has written articles for or contributed to many of the following, to name a few: Succession Planning chapter of Advising Closely Held Businesses in Michigan for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education; Forbes Magazine, Senior Living and Michigan Lawyers Weekly. He is a frequent co-host on the THINK Business LIVE Podcast: Mindset Edition. ---- Investment advisory services are offered through Motive Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any material discussed is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.   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 Jim Niedzinski: Website: www.motivewa.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jimniedzinski Email: jim@motivewa.com   Connect with Randall Denha: Website: http://denhalaw.com/ Blog: http://denhalaw.com/blog/

Jauron Perry and William Hill III are students at Detroit School of Arts. Jauron plays trumpet and William is a pianist. Both of the talented young musicians aim to further their lives in music after their senior year at DSA. The two are well on their way. William has been busy the past few years performing at music camps at Interlochen Arts Academy, Berklee College of Music and the Juilliard School. Jauron is a veteran of MSU's Community Music School-Detroit and says he hopes to attend Michigan State next year. Jauron and Will visited with WRCJ's Peter Whorf this week. Jauron started the conversation, reflecting on his many relationships with DSA and CMSD musicians.

Dr. Dave speaks with Detroit's own Damien Crutcher, an MSU alumnus and arts leader, who will be guest conducting the Michigan State University Wind Symphony this Sunday at the Detroit School of Arts. The concert will be re-broadcast on Sunday, Feb. 13 at noon on 90.9 WRCJ.

Craig Thiel discusses the financial improvement of DPSCD.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla continues SED's series on “Inspiring Diversity in Energy.” This conversation was part of the recent Distributed Energy Forum with a panel featuring Cheryl Comer, Strategic Account Manager - Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, Gilbert Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO - Volt Energy, and Denis George, Category Manager for Energy - The Kroger Company. You won't want to miss this meaningful conversation on how collaboration can help accelerate success in diversifying the supplier rosters of large electric power users. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Backgrounds and current roles [02:31] Challenges in engaging large customers [06:35] The importance of collaboration [12:53] Volt Energy's community efforts [16:36] What is DiCE? [18:49] Environmental Justice PPAs [26:46] Collaboration for new ideas Humankind is in a race against time to save the planet. Innovation and transformation need to happen. Different mindsets and thought processes working together bring value and best-in-class ideas to the table. Collaboration provides an excellent opportunity to get to know key stakeholders in other communities and become exposed to new ideas. For example, social justice and a PPA would never have been correlated before, but amazingly and effectively, they are now. Diversity focuses on connecting people in various communities so such ideas can develop and expand. Diversity in Clean Energy (DiCE) The creation of DiCE was prompted when T Mobile became one of Cheryl's strategic accounts. Amy Bond, Energy Procurement Program Manager - T Mobile, asked Cheryl how Duke Energy interacts with diverse suppliers. In response, Duke Energy held a two-day roundtable discussion about tracking diverse suppliers. They realized that corporations don't usually share contacts when they have them. The communication that did happen was limited to word of mouth. Duke's vision of DiCE is to open doors, utilize, and amplify the stories of diverse suppliers. One of DiCE's key objectives is to create a database or repository for diverse suppliers, which is being sponsored by Microsoft. They want to ensure that the energy industry has a good database without systemic barriers. While DiCE is growing, it's running on a two-year pilot in a smaller nexus with Kroger, T Mobile, Microsoft, and diverse suppliers. There is significant interest from organizations that want to join. Meanwhile, they can raise awareness and take action in their own space. Justice in the environment Environmental Justice PPAs are Volt Energy's response to ensure that rural communities aren't left behind in the transition to clean energy. Volt Energy prioritizes developing projects in economically disadvantaged rural areas, particularly where fossil fuel plants have been shut down, to help with economic revitalization. They also recognize the plight of many minority communities that haven't had access to participate in the clean energy boom. Volt Energy explains that these communities have risked their lives for the last 100 years to ensure everyone has power. They've dealt with environmental injustice in basic necessities like clean water and air. As power plants are shutting down in a transition to clean energy, it's fair to prioritize those communities. There are many great environmental justice organizations doing great work both at the national and local levels. Volt Energy invests in programs and projects conducted by these organizations to continue this good work. Volt also works with small businesses. One of the major barriers for small businesses, particularly diverse small businesses, is capital. Volt Energy is looking into providing microloans to businesses to help reduce some of the financial burdens. These loans offer an avenue for scaling diverse businesses. Resources & People Mentioned Solar Energy Industries Association American Association of Blacks in Energy Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance Dice ESG Report - The Kroger Co. Environmental Justice PPA Connect with Gilbert Campbell On LinkedIn Gilbert Campbell is the Founder and CEO of Volt Energy Utility, a national renewable energy firm that finances and develops utility-scale solar and energy storage projects for large corporate clients, municipalities, and other institutions. Gilbert serves on the Board of Directors at The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), The Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), is an Advisory Board Member at 3Degrees, and is a Founding Member of Renewables Forward. Gilbert also co-founded Volt Energy, a national distributed generation solar development company. Under Gilbert's leadership, Volt Energy successfully developed solar projects for numerous public and private sector clients including, Accenture, Exelon/Pepco, The Cheesecake Factory, Subaru, District of Columbia Government, Howard University, and Wake Forest University. Gilbert is an advocate and spokesperson for diversity, equity, and inclusion in clean energy, environmental justice, and sustainability; and regularly advises federal and local officials, corporations, and other key stakeholders on policies and best practices. Gilbert has been nationally recognized for his efforts and has testified before Congress regarding the need for increased minority participation in the renewable energy sector. In 2016, the Obama Administration presented Gilbert with the White House Champions of Change Award for his leadership in advancing climate change equity. Gilbert was named to EBONY magazine's 2014 Power 100 List, which recognizes influential achievements by African Americans annually. Under Gilbert's leadership, Volt is a 2014 recipient of Amtrak and The Washington Wizards Pioneer Award, which honors companies that have made a positive impact in their community. Realizing that change begins with preparation Gilbert has been a vocal proponent of STEM education and outreach opportunities for young people across the country. ‍ Gilbert graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.B.A in Finance from Howard University and has done post-graduate leadership training at Harvard University. Connect with Cheryl D. Comer On LinkedIn Cheryl Comer is a Strategic Account Manager in the Sales and Relationship Management organization at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. She is responsible for developing and sustaining long-term strategic customer relationships for mutual growth, profitability, trust, loyalty, and risk management. Her assigned strategic accounts are FedEx, Kroger, Microsoft, and T-Mobile. Cheryl brings a wealth of experience from the education and legal industries. In addition to teaching middle school and high school students music theory, solfeggio, string, symphony orchestra, and music history, Cheryl served as a high school principal of an alternative school in Phoenix, Arizona. She managed a school of 350 students and 30 staff members. During her tenure as principal, she learned to effectively balance considerations from competing stakeholders such as state mandates, instructional and support staff, parents, students, and community. Under her leadership, graduation rates and test scores increased. Cheryl is also a licensed attorney in North Carolina and Louisiana and practiced law at a mid-sized litigation boutique in downtown New Orleans before joining Duke Energy in 2018. She continues to practice law in the capacity of a pro bono attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina and often lends a hand to family and friends when in need of sound legal advice. She is a community activist in Gaston County and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion champion. Cheryl's first love, however, is the cello. She began playing in an exploratory program in the 4th grade and never stopped! She plays the violin, viola, cello, and bass but is proficient on cello. Cheryl is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan (where she won principal cellist of the most advanced orchestra). She earned a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law. She has been a licensed attorney since 2009. Cheryl's passions include international travel, spending time on the beach with her family, and enjoying the zest of life. She grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has three children, and resides in Charlotte, N.C. Connect with Denis George On LinkedIn As Category Manager - Energy for The Kroger Co.– one of the Nation's largest grocery companies with well over $110B in annual revenue - Denis George manages the Company's renewable energy acquisition, energy contracts, regulatory intervention, as well as construction material & equipment sourcing. From 1998 to 2015, Denis served as Kroger's corporate manager – energy with responsibilities that included energy efficiency initiatives, carbon footprint calculations, mechanical system design, and Energy Star program compliance. During this time, Kroger has also received numerous national and regional awards for energy efficiency and sustainability, including in 2015 the Energy Star “Partner of the Year” Award, in 2012 the Alliance to Save Energy's top award, the “Galaxy” Star of Energy Efficiency, and an “Award of Excellence” from Platt's Publications. Mr. George has presented before numerous Commissions and Associations, including the Edison Electric Institute, Touchstone Energy Partnership, Green Retail Decisions, and the Critical Consumer Issues Forum. Mr. George received a Juris Doctor Degree in 1985 from The University of Cincinnati College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics/Business Administration, cum laude, from Wittenberg University in 1980. Denis and his wife, Alice Sutherland George, live in Loveland, Ohio. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com

This Week's Guests: Rev. Dr Marcia Ledford Comedian Boris Khaykin The World's Famous comedy Cellar presents "Live From America Podcast" with Noam Dworman and Hatem Gabr. The top experts and thinkers of the world and the best comics in the Nation get together weekly with our hosts to discuss different topics each week, News, Culture, Politics, comedy & and more with an equal parts of knowledge and comedy! The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford's ministry focuses on Southwest Detroit's Latinx population — located at an international port with an aggressive regional ICE director. Dr. Ledford is a civil rights attorney representing society's most marginalized. She has dedicated her working life to the pursuit of justice because when one group of persons is diminished, we are all thus diminished. An Episcopal priest, Dr. Ledford studied theology at the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. While there, she engaged in urban studies for ministry and explored theologies of the marginalized from around the world. Dr. Ledford holds a Master of Divinity from the (Episcopal) Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP). She earned her Doctor of Ministry in political theology from the Pacific School of Religion (PSR). Both CDSP and PSR are member schools of the Graduate Theological Union, a preeminent global and interfaith consortium for theological study. In college, she majored in American History and Psychology at Albion College. These academic concentrations prepared her for exploring and understanding the psychographic nature of American history and how skin color dictates the American social agenda. Dr. Ledford earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law, a Jesuit school. She adopted a foundation of Christian faith in legal jurisprudence plus the standard curriculum. Her ministry incorporates Catholic Social Teaching (CST) as its cornerstone. CST's Gospel emphasis protects every human being's dignity and works toward the common good to usher in God's Reign. The Episcopal Baptismal Covenant reflects the same emphasis. It requires the faithful to uphold the dignity of personhood and serves as the foundation for Dr. Ledford's teaching of political theology basics in her courses. Dr. Ledford's first career as a civil rights attorney concentrated on cases involving the First Amendment and Equal Protection under the Fourteenth Amendment. Her mission combines her love of the Gospel with expertise in the US Constitution to help others exercise their civil rights to establish a more just American society. Political Theology Matters, LLC, founded by Dr. Ledford, helps the faithful develop public theology mission and broadcast messaging for greater social justice. She is trained for community organizing through the Industrial Areas Foundation and volunteers with Michigan United, where she has a particular interest in racial reconciliation and immigration reform. Dr. Ledford is an award-winning documentary photographer, writer, blogger, keynote speaker, teacher, and preacher. She convenes the Public Theology Network for Province V (the Midwest) of the Episcopal Church. Follow Live From America YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2fqgw61yK1J6iKNxV0LmA Twitter twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmerica@ComedyCellar.com Follow Hatem Twitter twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram www.instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter twitter.com/noamdworman?lang Follow Rev. Dr Marcia Ledford Website https://www.politicaltheologymatters.com https://www.politicaltheologymatters.com/media https://www.politicaltheologymatters.com/blog FB: Political Theology Matters Instagram: @docledford Twitter: @docledford https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Journal-Action-Planner-devotional/dp/B09M5L43FD/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?crid=YGOVWJ2EMRIV&keywords=2022+prayer+journal&qid=1638636781&sprefix=2022+prayer+%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-11 #MarciaLedford #RoevWade #PoliticalTheology

This episode is made in partnership with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. In this season of Beyond the Meter, we're taking a closer look at the meaningful impact renewable energy projects have on the world around us. In this episode, host John Failla is joined by Darrell Booker, Corporate Affairs Specialist leading the Nonprofit Tech Acceleration Program for Black and African American Communities (NTA) at Microsoft Philanthropies, Cheryl Comer, Senior Strategic Account Manager - Duke Energy, and Tracy Woods, VP, Operations - American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), to talk about their collaborative efforts on the recently created Diversity In Clean Energy (DiCE) initiative. DiCE, a program to advance equity in clean energy, is an initiative sponsored by Duke Energy's Strategic Account Management Program. Listen in to learn more about the progress being made to promote diversity in the energy industry. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... AABE's current activities and work [07:37] Microsoft's Nonprofit Tech Acceleration Program [16:26] Duke Energy's Diversity in Clean Energy (DiCE) Program and NTA for Black and African American Communities at Microsoft Philanthropies [20:39] The benefit of effective collaboration [25:26] The roles of the organizations in DiCE [36:46] The potential of the new DiCE | AABE platform [44:17] Making America stronger through diversity [51:54] The American Association of Blacks in Energy For nearly 45 years, the American Association of Blacks in Energy (ABBE) has focused on energy policy and the impact of those policies on communities of color. They work on policies and professional development to ensure that their members can be cultural ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. AABE receives many calls from employers seeking diverse talent. To serve this need, they provide scholarships and programs for high school and middle school students interested in careers in the energy field, job postings through their newly revamped Career Center, and numerous programs like Black Energy Awareness Month. The Diversity in Clean Energy (DiCE) Initiative  DiCE is a program sponsored by Duke Energy to drive visibility and open doors of opportunity for diverse suppliers in the clean energy field. At Duke Energy, DE&I (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a business imperative inspiring how they work with employees, customers and their communities. They're taking intentional action for the good of both the community and business. The idea for DiCE was sparked by a request from T-Mobile via their Energy and Sustainability Program Manager, Amy Bond, who asked Cheryl what Duke Energy was doing to identify, train, track and utilize diverse suppliers. This question inspired Cheryl to open the conversation to her other strategic accounts, as she knew they would all benefit from this conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion, and how that relates to clean energy. Through these discussions, she realized that there was ample opportunity, interest and need for the resources supported by the DiCE initiative. Collaboration in the energy industry The energy industry is in the midst of a massive transformation. As one of the largest utilities in the United States, Duke Energy has an obligation to provide reliable, affordable, and increasingly cleaner energy to customers and communities. One of the most efficient ways to initiate change is by cross-industry leaders coming together, pooling resources, and solving complex problems.  While many corporations realize that they want to work with diverse suppliers, they don't know where to start. The ultimate goal of the DiCE | AABE platform is to facilitate the inclusion of diverse suppliers into mainstream corporate supply chains and to eliminate systemic barriers. Everyone in this collaboration has something different to bring to the table: Duke Energy has the means, AABE has the connections, and Microsoft has the technology. As the DiCE | AABE platform continues to grow, there are endless opportunities to fulfill its mission and we look forward to seeing the positive effect it will have in the clean energy space.  Resources & People Mentioned American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) AABE Career Center Nonprofit Tech Acceleration for Black and African American Communities Program Amy Bond - Energy & Sustainability Program Manager - T-Mobile Melody B. - Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Professional Profile Connect With Our Guests Darrell Booker - Corporate Affairs Specialist leading the Nonprofit Tech Acceleration Program for Black and African American Communities (NTA) at Microsoft Philanthropies Meet Darrell, your “techie's favorite techie” who leads one of Microsoft's most important racial equity commitments, the Nonprofit Tech Acceleration of Black and African American Communities, a national program designed at leveling the tech playing field for nonprofits serving our most underserved communities. Prior to leading this program, Darrell served in an advisor role helping the world's largest nonprofits such as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, American Cancer Society, and the Salvation Army on their digital transformation to the cloud. Darrell has served in CIO and CTO roles in the past leading teams of developers in nonprofit, primarily child welfare, as well as other industries such as automotive and banking. Darrell also has an entrepreneurial spirit, co-founding a tech startup for the fitness industry used in hundreds of gyms across the U.S. and Canada. Follow Darrell Booker on LinkedIn Cheryl Comer - Strategic Account Manager in the Sales and Relationship Management Organization at Duke Energy Cheryl Comer is a Senior Strategic Account Manager in the Sales and Relationship Management organization at Duke Energy. She is responsible for developing and sustaining long-term strategic customer relationships for mutual growth, profitability, trust, loyalty, and risk management. Her assigned strategic accounts are FedEx, Kroger, Microsoft, and T-Mobile. Cheryl brings a wealth of experience from the education and legal industries.  In addition to teaching middle school and high school students music theory, solfeggio, string, symphony orchestra, and music history, she served as a high school principal of an alternative school in Phoenix, Arizona. She managed a school of 350 students and 30 staff members. During her tenure as principal, she learned to effectively balance considerations from competing stakeholders such as state mandates, instructional and support staff, parents, students, and community. Under her leadership, graduation rates and test scores increased.  Cheryl is also a licensed attorney in North Carolina and Louisiana and practiced law at a mid-size, litigation boutique in downtown New Orleans before joining Duke Energy in 2018. She continues to practice law in the capacity of a pro bono attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina and often lends a hand to family and friends when in need of sound legal advice. She is a community activist in Gaston County and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion champion. Cheryl's first love, however, is the cello. She began playing in an exploratory program in the 4th grade and never stopped! She plays the violin, viola, cello, and bass but is proficient on cello. Cheryl is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan (where she won principal cellist of the most advanced orchestra). She earned a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law. She has been a licensed attorney since 2009.  Cheryl's passions include international travel, spending time on the beach with her family, and enjoying the zest of life. She grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has three children, and resides in Charlotte, N.C. Follow Cheryl Comer on LinkedIn Tracey Woods - VP of Operations at American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) Tracey Woods is an energy industry veteran with over 3 decades of experience. He currently runs operations for the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), a policy non-profit serving 2,000 members through 36 chapters across the US. Before coming on staff at AABE, he ran the Construction Services division at Con Edison in NYC. His teams were instrumental in restoring the steam loop after Superstorm Sandy devastated the city. The Empire State Building, The Museum of Modern Art, and the United Nations all use steam for winter heating and summer cooling. He led the effort to ensure these and other businesses had heat for the winter of 2012 after the unprecedented devastation from the most powerful storm to ever hit NYC. His leadership skills had been developed commanding substation operations at Jersey Central Power & Light, and through multiple operations management roles at Exelon utilities in Chicago and Philadelphia. He is a degreed electric engineer who has also worked as a lineman, substation operator, facilities supervisor, and utility trainer. He is a fan of the great outdoors, jazz, and R&B music, and is working off his bucket list of travel destinations. Follow Tracey Woods on LinkedIn Connect with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions https://sustainablesolutions.duke-energy.com/ Follow DESS on LinkedIn Follow DESS on Youtube Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/ Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn

Mark sits in studio with Ray to unwrap the legaliites of the recent Detroit School shooting as the Oakland County prosecutor expects to decide soon whether or not charges will be issued against the parents of the Oxford High School shooting suspect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Little About Mike Morse:Mike Morse is the founder of Mike Morse Law Firm, the largest personal injury law firm in Michigan. Since being founded in 1995, Mike Morse Law Firm has grown to 150 employees, served 25,000 clients, and collected more than $1 billion for victims of auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents.Mike lectures across the country on the practice of law and how to build a successful law firm. Recently, he was named a #1 Amazon Best-selling author for his book on this topic, FIREPROOF. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice, the State Bar of Michigan, and the American Association for Justice. He is also involved in many organizations and charities including Project Backpack, a program he founded that provides free backpacks and school supplies to students most in need.Mike has received many awards and accolades including Lawyer's Weekly Leader in the Law, DBiz Top Lawyer, Super Lawyer's Top Rated Lawyer, and 21st Century Innovator. He has also garnered coverage from prominent news outlets and renowned publications such as The Today Show, Huffington Post, and Lawyers Weekly. Mike is often featured as a legal advisor on local news broadcasts in metro Detroit.Mike is a native of Detroit, Michigan, and a graduate of Harrison High School in Farmington, Michigan. He began his college education at the University of Arizona where he earned a Bachelors of Science in business. He graduated with honors in 1989 and then earned a Juris Doctor Degree Cum Laude from the University of Detroit School of Law.In his free time, Mike loves to golf, travel, and spend time with his three daughters.In this episode of The Millionaire's Lawyer, JP and Mike Morse discuss:Mike and JP start the conversation by mentioning their morning routines, and that they consist of:MeditationJournalingReadingPhysical ExerciseMike Morse is known for having one of the largest Personal Injury Law Firms out in MichiganHis vision was to do good work, with good people. Doing so has allowed him to scale to greater heights than he had imagined! This has allowed him to get referral after referral and grow to where he currently is, and grow even more.Morse has learned that there are two (2) types of leaders and that you should only be one of them:Visionaries, the ones who can't stop visioning where they want to beManagers, the ones who ensure that everything is getting completed effectively and efficientlyIt is important to know your data, and more importantly, the basic data; Mike finds ways to ask people he is professionally interested in by trying to figure out if they know:How long does a case take?How many cases do you take on a week?What is the average billable?Mike has written a book called FIREPROOF, and it is about how to build a business that is resilient to everything.To see if the staff and teams can continue to work remotely he: He looks at the numbers to ensure the output remains the sameClients remain happyCourt Dates are still metIf Mike feels like they are still productive and hitting their number he will allow the remote work to continueIt is crucial to embrace reality and adapt to the current environment.Morse mentions to JP that he feels it is fundamental to have processes for everything, and the more people you have working for you, the more important it is.Keeping people on the same page throughout the office can be done by:Weekly meetingsSet agendasHandbooksAccountabilityCommunicate to team members oftenMike tells JP the importance of being intentional with your time, and how he found it has made his life much more positive, productive, and happier.TIP OR TRICKHire a coach, there is a coach for everything. They help guide you, get you unstuck, and hold you accountable.Connect with Mike Morse:TwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeFIREPROOFConnect with your host, JP:TwitterInstagramFacebookWebsiteShow:LinkedInEmail:  jpmcavoy@conductlaw.comPhone:  1-833-890-8878THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:Conduct LawWebsite

WWJ's Jason Scott and Roberta Jasina have your Wednesday news briefs with stories about a large fight at East English Village Academy and a former Macomb County priest ordered to stand trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Your Law Firm “Fireproof”, with Mike Morse Attorney Mike Morse owns and operates Michigan's largest personal injury firm specializing in car, truck, and motorcycle accident cases.  He founded the firm in 1995 and has led his team of 150 legal professionals in winning over one billion dollars for his clients.    Mike travels across the country, speaking on the practice of law and how to build a successful law firm. Recently, he was named a #1 Amazon Best-selling author for his book on this topic, FIREPROOF.  He also hosts a weekly podcast, Open Mike, in which he shares advice on the law and casts a spotlight on important legal issues affecting society.  Furthermore, he is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Association for Justice, and the National Trial Lawyers Association. Mike is also involved with many charitable organizations including Project Backpack, a program he founded that provides free backpacks and school supplies to students in need. Mike has received many awards and accolades, including being named one of America's 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by The National Law Journal and The Trial Lawyer Magazine, Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law, DBiz Top Lawyer, Super Lawyer's Top-Rated Lawyer, and a Top 100 Injury Attorney by National Trial Lawyers. Mike has also received multiple Golden Gavel Awards for his award-winning commercials and garnered coverage from prominent news outlets and renowned publications such as The Today Show, Huffington Post, and Lawyers Weekly. He is often featured as a legal advisor on local news broadcasts in metro Detroit. Mike is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He began his college education at the University of Arizona where he earned a Bachelors-of-Science in business. He graduated with honors in 1989, and subsequently earned a Juris Doctor Degree Cum Laude from the University of Detroit School of Law. In his free time, Mike loves to golf, travel, and spend time with his three daughters.  What you'll learn about in this episode: How Mike grew his law firm to become the largest PI firm in Michigan Two of the crucial pillars of growing a law firm that most lawyers get tripped up on Learning to delegate The importance of hiring those who are strong in areas where you are weaker The value of establishing core values Creating your firm's “jumbotron” The power of knowing your firm's numbers Resources: Website: https://www.855mikewins.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mikemorselawfirm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mikemorselawfirm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/855mikewins Additional Resources: PILMMA's Super Summit    https://learn.pilmma.org/pilmma-super-summit-2021 The Mastermind Effect: https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect/  PILMMA's Free Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/free-resources/  PILMMA Join Page: https://learn.pilmma.org/join-pilmma  

Jack Morris suspended, R Kelly's trial kicks off, modern Afghanistan, Ric Flair doesn't ride trains, and Arts Beats & Eats' head Jon Witz joins us for the event lowdown & a live interview with Tom Labuda. It's crazy.Jack Morris has been suspended from the Detroit Tigers broadcast indefinitely for his remarks on LA Angel Shohei Ohtani. A lot of people do not accept Jack's apology.97.1 The Ticket's audience sure seems racist, according to 97.1 The Ticket talent.Brandeis Judges men's basketball single season steals record holder, Jon Witz, joins the show to discuss Arts, Beats and Eats and interview Tom Labuda for the Bobby Brown-shared-booth.The Detroit Jazz Festival is virtual again.Joe Biden is over Afghanistan and onto the 3rd Booster Shot.The Taliban is screwing with people trying to get OUT of Kabul. There's a glimmer of hope for Afghans as Taliban members realize how fun westernization can be.Bob Page weighs in on the Jack Morris debacle. His take differs a bit from Keith Olbermann's.Ric Flair is trending for a bizarre reason. Ric Flair's response is even better.Sam Asghari promises Britney will return to entertaining the masses, because he's in charge now."Leave Britney Alone" creator Chris Crocker no longer exists. Meet Cara Cunningham.HeyAllo is the Canadian rip-off of Cameo and Don Cherry is the main only star.Dr. Joneigh Khaldun is hoping for a school mask mandate in Michigan.Lyla remains un-trainable.R Kelly has herpes and his trial has kicked off. He also being sued for banging some dude's wife.Bob Dylan fights back against his accuser and Joan Baez is one of his alibis.90 Day Fiance's Stephanie Davison has struck a deal with Dana Nessel over some COVID snake oil.Andrew Cuomo wants his damn pension. Baby brother, Chris, has finally spoken out... in the final minute of his show.ScarJo had another kid. This time with Colin Jost. Reminder: Scarlett Johansson farts. Check out buff Colin.Former Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, got to escape with $169,000,000.00 in cold hard cash.Marc and the Berkley mayor are joining forces.Alice Cooper will join us tomorrow!The Detroit School of Rock and Pop will be killing it at 11am on Friday at Arts, Beats and Eats.Social media is dumb but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

Dr. Eugenia Roberts is a clinical care faculty member at Midwestern University Arizona. She attended the University of Detroit School of Dentistry and worked in private practice for 35 years with her husband. Dr. Roberts is interested in oral pathology, cosmetics and treating medical compromised patients.

Dr. Ray McKinley graduated from University of Detroit School of Dentistry in 1974. He has provided state-of-the-art dental care in Macomb County for over 40 years. Dr. McKinley’s daughter Brittany joined the practice in the summer of 2011, upon her completion of her dental degree from The University of Detroit, School of Dentistry. Dr. McKinley remains on the cutting edge of technology, striving to provide the highest quality of dental care available today. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, and the Macomb County Dental Society. He has also served as member of the Michigan Dental Association Peer Review Committee. This year, Dr. McKinley continued his 12 year tradition of teaching a class to a group of wonderful juniors and seniors at Lutheran High North called Business Character Values. Several of his staff members join him in teaching this class by mentoring a student. Born in Detroit, Ray is one of 12 children born to Dr. Otis and Phyllis McKinley, of Fraser. Ray, along with all of his brothers, followed in the footsteps of his father and became a dentist. Dr. McKinley’s daughter, Brittany, graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2011 and is now continuing the family tradition into the 3rd generation! The McKinley Family has provided dental care in Macomb County and throughout the State of Michigan for over 65 years. Ray is part of a family with a history of hard work, including building McKinley Airport in Fraser, learning to fly solo by age 16, the development of Pine Valley Golf Course in Romeo, past president of the Romeo Chamber of Commerce, former president of the Romeo Kiwanis Club, a delegate to Washington DC’s Conference for Small Business, and building numerous dental offices throughout Michigan. Ray continues to stay involved in growing and developing his community. Ray and his wife Lynn have six children, and five grandchildren. Ray has written the book, "Ride the Elephant". Ride the Elephant calls out the elephant in the room that holds you back, that has been hiding in plain sight, then challenges you with questions and answers you have never considered before. You will dive very deep, if you allow yourself to go that far, into why we act, think and behave as we do. You will likely see that today’s normal daily reactions are really creating a waterfall event with those around you. The interplay of so many feelings and reactions like hate, blame, excuses, accountability, judgment, fear, and pride are examined. You will begin to consider how this juxtaposition of emotions are creating havoc in your life – like “the elephant in the room.” https://raymckinley.com  

The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford's ministry focuses on Southwest Detroit's Latinx population—located at an international port with an aggressive regional ICE director. Dr. Ledford is a civil rights attorney representing society's most marginalized. She has dedicated her working life to the pursuit of justice because when one group of persons is diminished, we are all thus diminished. An Episcopal priest, Dr. Ledford studied theology at the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. While there, she engaged in urban studies for ministry and explored theologies of the marginalized from around the world. Dr. Ledford holds a Master of Divinity from the (Episcopal) Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP). She earned her Doctor of Ministry in political theology from the Pacific School of Religion (PSR). Both CDSP and PSR are member schools of the Graduate Theological Union, a preeminent global and interfaith consortium for theological study. In college, she majored in American History and Psychology at Albion College. These academic concentrations prepared her for exploring and understanding the psychographic nature of American history and how skin color dictates the American social agenda. Dr. Ledford earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law, a Jesuit school. She adopted a foundation of Christian faith in legal jurisprudence plus the standard curriculum. Her ministry incorporates Catholic Social Teaching (CST) as its cornerstone. CST's Gospel emphasis protects every human being's dignity and works toward the common good to usher in God's Reign. Her first career as a civil rights attorney concentrated on cases involving the First Amendment and Equal Protection under the Fourteenth Amendment. Her mission combines her love of the Gospel with expertise in the US Constitution to help others exercise their civil rights to establish more just American society. Political Theology Matters, LLC, founded by Dr. Ledford, helps the faithful develop public theology mission and broadcast messaging for greater social justice. She is trained for community organizing through the Industrial Areas Foundation and volunteers with Michigan United with a particular interest in racial reconciliation and immigration reform. Dr. Ledford is an award-winning documentary photographer, writer, blogger, keynote speaker, teacher, and preacher. 

The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford's ministry focuses on Southwest Detroit's Latinx population—located at an international port with an aggressive regional ICE director. Dr. Ledford is a civil rights attorney representing society's most marginalized. She has dedicated her working life to the pursuit of justice because when one group of persons is diminished, we are all thus diminished. An Episcopal priest, Dr. Ledford studied theology at the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. While there, she engaged in urban studies for ministry and explored theologies of the marginalized from around the world. Dr. Ledford holds a Master of Divinity from the (Episcopal) Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP). She earned her Doctor of Ministry in political theology from the Pacific School of Religion (PSR). Both CDSP and PSR are member schools of the Graduate Theological Union, a preeminent global and interfaith consortium for theological study. In college, she majored in American History and Psychology at Albion College. These academic concentrations prepared her for exploring and understanding the psychographic nature of American history and how skin color dictates the American social agenda. Dr. Ledford earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law, a Jesuit school. She adopted a foundation of Christian faith in legal jurisprudence plus the standard curriculum. Her ministry incorporates Catholic Social Teaching (CST) as its cornerstone. CST's Gospel emphasis protects every human being's dignity and works toward the common good to usher in God's Reign. Her first career as a civil rights attorney concentrated on cases involving the First Amendment and Equal Protection under the Fourteenth Amendment. Her mission combines her love of the Gospel with expertise in the US Constitution to help others exercise their civil rights to establish more just American society. Political Theology Matters, LLC, founded by Dr. Ledford, helps the faithful develop public theology mission and broadcast messaging for greater social justice. She is trained for community organizing through the Industrial Areas Foundation and volunteers with Michigan United with a particular interest in racial reconciliation and immigration reform. Dr. Ledford is an award-winning documentary photographer, writer, blogger, keynote speaker, teacher, and preacher. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/odell-glenn-jr/support

In part 2 of episode 6, Reggie, Jennifer, Dave, and Kristian, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, dive into a sneak peek of Detroit Techno 101, an educational curriculum sharing history, culture, and experiences surrounding techno music. The team explores some significant techno locations throughout Detroit with history and personal experiences. -Explore Detroit Techno 101 Lessons: https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/-Check out Michigan Electronic Music Collective (MEMCO):https://linktr.ee/__memcohttps://www.instagram.com/__memco/https://www.facebook.com/memcollective/Listen to Detroit Techno & Resistance: A Black History Month Symposiumhttps://soundcloud.com/memco/detroit-techno-resistance-a-black-history-month-symposium-Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-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/

In part 1 of episode 6, Reggie, Jennifer, Dave, and Kristian, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, dive into a sneak peek of Detroit Techno 101, an educational curriculum sharing history, culture, and experiences surrounding techno music. Join in learning along with retired Detroit educator Karen Wilkinson.-Explore Detroit Techno 101 Lessons: https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/-Check out Michigan Electronic Music Collective (MEMCO):https://linktr.ee/__memcohttps://www.instagram.com/__memco/https://www.facebook.com/memcollective/Listen to Detroit Techno & Resistance: A Black History Month Symposiumhttps://soundcloud.com/memco/detroit-techno-resistance-a-black-history-month-symposium-Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-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/

February 21, 2021 ~ Detroit School of Arts Teacher Mikwonjilian Antwih talks about her role teaching graphic design, animation, and painting to the school's students, and tells of the artworks they created for the Leaders Among Leaders window art competition.

February 21, 2021 ~ Paul W. Smith hears about the Leaders Among Leaders art competition from guests: Bedrock Director of Strategic Community Partnerships Leona Medley, Leaders Among Leaders Creative Entrepreneur Tony Whgln, and Detroit School of Arts teachers Mikwonjilian Antwih and Kim Hildebrandt-Hall.

February 21, 2021 ~ Teacher Kim Hildebrandt-Hall talks with Paul W. about the Detroit School of Arts, and their involvement in the Leaders Among Leaders arts competition.

Podcast covers the important documents care recipients need to give caregivers legal authority, the importance of power of attorney, types of trusts, essential agreements, wills and other vital documents, including how to avoid court proceedings.Guest: Katy Graham is a graduate of the University of Windsor and University of Detroit School of Law. She is currently retired from Neighborhood Legal Services, Michigan. She is the former program director and managing attorney, Elder Law and Advocacy Center. Graham is former chair and current member of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan. She is a member of the Hannon Foundation, and is a member and serves on the Board of Trustees of the Advisory Council for the Detroit Area Agency on Aging. 

I discuss Sanders and Smith v.. University of Detroit School of Law, wherein a landmark legal precedent was issued by the Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brendaksanders/support

Friday, October 16, 2020 ~ WJR CARES ~ King Bethel, Freshman at Detroit School of Arts on how the Detroit Goodfellows is helping him and other kids.

WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jason Scott with top news stories. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Margot Lugosi has been performing on stage since the age of three. Classically trained in Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Pointe, she set out to learn and perform burlesque with her troupe, The Fabulous Funcie Femmes in 2015.Since then she has been tearing up stages all over the Midwest at The Mark III TapRoom and Guardian Brewing company with the Fabulous Funcie Femmes.  As a solo artist she has regularly participated in Holly Hock’s Speakeasy Sundays at Cliff Bells in Detroit, MI. In 2019, she was a competitor in The Boots Off Burly Brawl Competition in Louisville, KY and performed in the 2018 Ohio and Michigan Burlesque Festivals. She has also been a performer at Front Row Paul’s Burlesque Bonanza.Margot has been a guest instructor at the Detroit School of Burlesque and performed as a special guest alongside the Rocket Doll Revue at the White Rabbit Cabaret (Indianapolis, IN), the Disdress Dolls (South Bend, IN), the Cremes de les Femmes ( Indianapolis, IN).  She has also performed at the BackDoor in Bloomington as well as The Limbo, in Louisville, KY. She extremely honored to share her love of Burlesque with the folx of Muncie, IN as a teacher with Cornerstone Center for the Arts.www.instagram.com/margotlugosihttps://margolugosiburlesque.weebly.com/www.instagram.com/fabulousfunciefemmeshttps://cornerstonearts.orghttp://www.markiiitaproom.comhttps://frontrowpaul.square.site----------------------------------------------------------------Visit Show Pony Express at www.missmaryjanegreen.com/show-pony-express.htmlAffiliate Partner of Glam’r Gear www.ponypod.club/glamrgearGet in touch:www.instagram.com/missmaryjanegreenwww.instagram.com/pony.podwww.instagram.com/show_pony_expressmoxie@missmaryjanegreen.comPony Pod is the media arm of ‘Show Pony Express’, an online boutique for traveling performers curated by Miss Mary Jane Green.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends.Are you or do you know a traveling performer? Interested in being featured on the show? Interview queries accepted via email.

Erick Rupprecht received his DDS degree from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry. After practicing over thirty years he retired from clinical dentistry due to a vision issue. Dr. Kim Sena attended University of Michigan School of Dentistry and had a long-standing practice in Grand Rapids, MI. He retired from full-time practice earlier than expected due to a chronic neck condition. Both now use their knowledge and experience to help colleagues as they purchase, grow or transition their practices.

Community Development in Detroit Discussion II featuring Raul Echevarria, Khary Frazier, and Yusef Bunch Shakur Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the University of Detroit School of Architecture in the Peter Peirce Room. Presented by Community Movement Builders, Detroit is Different, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, and the University of Detroit In this discussion, I (Khary Frazier) framed information and questions to focus on the business (money) of community development. My premise was many corporations are using the distressed status (perpetually marketed by media of Detroit) to leverage subsidies, tax relief, unchecked lending, and neglectful investment. In this talk defining these practices with Yusef & Raul was important. CDFI's (Community Development Financial Institutions) of Detroit have received over 182 Million dollars connected to the CDFI program that was established to assist housing, businesses, and non-profit organizations in community development. The CDFI program was started from the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 (here is a link to the act that establishes CDFI's surprisingly very thorough https://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/8000-5400.html). In 1996 the first Detroit CDFI monies from the US Treasury were sent to Shorebank receiving 3.75 million dollars. Here is an article by NYTimes as a brief overview of why Shore Bank failed (according to many financial analysts) https://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/23/business/23cncshorebank.html, many felt that the risks with homeowners were too much for Shorebank. Currently, CDFI's have no needed oversight but there is a third party ranking system developed by Aeris that many use to audit their effectiveness. Here is a link to the Aeris website: https://www.aerisinsight.com/ . CDFI's can also receive funding from banks (like Bank of America) and foundations (like Kresge) in the form of investment and/or grants. Many banks pay for and submit the Aeris audit request to verify the livelihood and financial legitimacy of the CDFI (which I think is problematic because traditional lending has been so racist, here is a great book about the practice released last year: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Money-Black-Racial-Wealth-ebook/dp/B076526LW5). CDFI, CDC, HUD, Urban Foundation, Community Development, Detroit, Raul Echevarria, Khary Frazier, Yusef Bunch Shakur, Community Movement Builders, Detroit is Different, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, University of Detroit. Episode Notes 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

Rick Sperling is a world-renowned Arts Education, Community Arts and Creative Youth Development pioneer. He is the founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit which he began as a way to address what he calls, "gaps in arts education through the metro Detroit area." During Rick's 27 years of leadership, Mosaic became a fixture on Detroit's arts scene while frequently earning national media attention. It is known for the high quality (and high energy) of its performances and its ability to propel its students into performing arts careers — and other successes. His most recent endeavor is Sperling Arts Strategies LLC, Which serves as the Arts Consultant for Detroit Public Schools leading the Detroit School of Arts (DSA) Pathways Initiative, connecting 24 Arts Partners with the Detroit School of Arts, and creating Middle School Arts Conservatories. www.MosaicDetroit.org Support this podcast

Rick Sperling is a world-renowned Arts Education, Community Arts and Creative Youth Development pioneer. He is the founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit which he began as a way to address what he calls, "gaps in arts education through the metro Detroit area." During Rick's 27 years of leadership, Mosaic became a fixture on Detroit's arts scene while frequently earning national media attention. It is known for the high quality (and high energy) of its performances and its ability to propel its students into performing arts careers — and other successes.   His most recent endeavor is Sperling Arts Strategies LLC, Which serves as the Arts Consultant for Detroit Public Schools leading the Detroit School of Arts (DSA) Pathways Initiative, connecting 24 Arts Partners with the Detroit School of Arts, and creating Middle School Arts Conservatories. www.MosaicDetroit.org Support this podcast

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with Christian artist, producer, and visionary Kingdom Chellzzz about his upcoming project, "Masterpiece", his experience growing up in the D, as well as his musical influences and inspirations.    Kingdom Chellzzz also discusses his latest single "Caught Up" as well as evolution as a Christian artist.    About Kingdom Chellzzz:   Kingdom Chellzzz, who at one point doubted God’s existence… declares self-worth, freedom and authenticity in Jesus Christ. With a wide range of contemporary styles, he writes and produces soul gripping music that transforms hearts and minds.    “Growing up in Detroit, Kingdom Chellzzz first came in touch with hip hop through his sister’s love for music. While attending Detroit School of Arts, he spent majority time of his time in the studio cultivating his craft.  ​ With time, that passion for music continued to thrive right along with his relationship with God. Kingdom Chellzzz became vulnerable to God and soon discovered his purpose. Since then, he has perfected his own distinctive brand of bold, free, electric sounds.  ​ His music is an authentic expression of who God is; His nature, His love and His presence indescribable presence. Kingdom Chellzzz new single, "Caught Up", conveys that overtaking experience. His new EP, Masterpiece was released on March 20, 2020.   Connect with Kingdom Chellzzz:   Instagram: @kingdom_chellzzz Website: https://www.holyteament.com YouTube: Kingdom Chellzzz  

At the Detroit Digital Inclusion Summit event on Oct. 7 in TechTown, Crain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood talked with four IT professionals about Detroit's digital divide between the greater downtown and the city's neighborhoods. The guests on this episode of Detroit Rising include: Joshua Edmonds, director of digital inclusion for the City of Detroit Katrina Turnbow, Google Digital Coach and founder and CEO of Kanopi Social consulting agency Samantha Schartman-Cycyk, founder and CEO of Connected Insights Karlos Harris, co-founder of the Detroit School of Digital Technology

Raised in Saginaw, Atkins worked hard to overcome childhood challenges, including family turmoil and abuse, to graduate from St. Joseph's High School. She continued her education at SVSU, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology.  Atkins then completed a law degree at the University of Detroit School of Law. After graduation, she became a lawyer and then was appointed the chief judge in Detroit's 36th District Court for 12 years until her retirement in 2012. After retiring from the bench, Atkins wrote her autobiography “The Triumph of Rosemary: A Memoir,” which was published in 2017. The memoir – at times raw and in other passages heartwarming – addresses important topics of diversity and social change. Born to an Italian teen and a married black man in Detroit in 1946, Atkins was adopted by a black couple in Saginaw. At age 19, she sparked a racial and religious scandal by marrying former Roman Catholic priest Thomas Lee Atkins, who was white and 25 years older than she. The couple had two biracial daughters, Elizabeth Ann Atkins and Catherine Marie Atkins Greenspan, who look white. The parents worked full time, and in a reversal of traditional gender roles, Marylin Atkins attended law school at night while Tom took the high-achieving girls to lessons for swim, piano, and skiing. Both daughters ultimately completed graduate degrees. Over time, family rifts resulting from the interracial marriage began to heal, fostering harmony and healing. The Atkins family's lifestyle includes friendships and associations with people of a cornucopia of race, religion, and culture. Atkins currently resides Detroit. Her late husband died in 1990. Their daughters created a publishing company, Two Sisters Writing and Publishing, which published “The Triumph of Rosemary.” Visit https://www.thetriumphofrosemary.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  

Dani Lutz is a 16 year old junior at Groves High School in Southfield, Michigan. She started the charity reWEARable, which collects new, gently used dresses, shoes and accessories for girls who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford them for prom.   reWEARable is a non profit organization with the mission to provide young girls with a newfound confidence. Through donations, this charity provides dresses and accessories to girls for prom who may not otherwise be able to afford them. ReWEARable also strives to improve the urban Detroit area by making young girls feel special and beautiful on prom night.   Dani has partnered with Detroit Public Schools with the goal to dress at least 500+ girls this year. Her mission is to boost confidence and make girls' dreams of going to prom a reality.   The charity collects donations of shoes, dresses (short or long), costume jewelry, purses, and shawls -- little black dresses are always a hit!    Dani believes that one dress can make a difference!   The event is this Thursday, March 22, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Detroit School for the Arts. Reach out to Daniellelutz@rewearable.net if you'd like to  volunteer.      In this episode, Jon and Danielle Lutz discuss: reWEARable is all about empowering less privileged students It's all about being proud to go to prom Dani is making it an experience, not just a charity   Key Takeaways and Actionable Success Principles: The idea of reWEARable is to help those who are in need The memories of prom will last forever and reWEARable is a big part of making that happen     Connect with Dani:   Website:  Www.rewearable.net E-mail: daniellelutz@rewearable.net     Get Jon's book "The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!" here   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com     Show Notes by Show Producer: Anna Nygren   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Let us help you prove it. 

(#SchoolSucksAcrossAmerica - DAY ELEVEN - OCT 25 - DETROIT, MI) A late-night discussion with several members of a great liberty community in the Detroit area. I will definitely be visiting with these folks again in the near future. Most participants will address the second of our 2 questions: - What is your "school sucks" story? In other words, how did you come to realize that your schooling was not an education? - What actions did you take to solve this problem and become a self-directed learner? Thank you to Michael Patrick Slomzenski for setting up this event. It was an amazing night and recharge for the next leg of my trip! Learn more about School Sucks Across America Please Support "School Sucks Across America" Our Amazon Wish List Donate With Bitcoin Or Join the A/V Club Support Us On Patreon Shop With Us At Amazon Your continued support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering this message. This subscription also grants you access to the A/V Club, a bonus content section with 200+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you... A/V Club - Basic Access - $8.00/Month AP Club - "Advanced" Access - $12.00/Month Sigma Sigma Pi - Full Access - $16.00/Month  

IT in the D was founded upon the principle of making things suck less for the Metro Detroit IT industry. Whether it be meetups, recruiting, job seeking, job fairs, podcasts, we have always strived to change the way things were being done. Roughly four years ago, we heard complaints about the training industry being broken. While people wanted to increase their skill set, they couldn't spend 8 weeks from 9AM-5PM in a bootcamp while spending as much as a small car. With a few phone calls, a few meetings, and some beta users, the IT in the D Career Academy was born... IMPORTANT NOTE: We are currently full and have a wait list in place.  Any registrations at this point will be placed onto our wait list, and will be notified as slots become available. We have now partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Detroit School for Digital Technology (DSDT), and our numerous contacts in the job placement field to offer self-study training, free certification testing, and job placement for people interesting in getting started in a career in Information Technology. This program is built on The Path whereas this is your first step in your career, where you take it is up to you, but this is merely the beginning. Who is eligible? We are basing this on a first come, first serve basis. This program is for those new to the industry, not to re-new expiring certifications. What certifications are you offering? We are suggesting that two CompTIA Certifications are obtained, A+ and Net+. Security+ is an option if you would like to pursue a career in Cyber Security. How long will this take? Again, this based on your schedule. There is no time frame to complete these certifications, however you must communicate with IT in the D every two-weeks on your progress or your seat will be given to someone else. What happens when I complete the certifications? You will work with the MEDC, MichWorks, and IT in the D recruiters to be places in a level one help desk position with a company in Southeast Michigan. If you are interested and are 100% committed, fill out the form below and we will be in touch. IMPORTANT NOTE: We are currently full and have a wait list in place.  Any registrations at this point will be placed onto our wait list, and will be notified as slots become available.        

Dean Mersky, DDS, founder & president, OPT-In Management, LLC. Dr. Mersky practiced general dentistry in Manhattan Beach, CA for 26 years. His private practiced focused on maladies of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), full mouth reconstruction, and cosmetic dentistry. His professional memberships included the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, and the Northeast Gnathological Society. With a back injury forcing his retirement from clinical practice in 2002, Dr. Mersky joined the Captek company as director of clinical communication. In that role, he reviewed and reported on clinical and technical research, authored numerous papers for publication for Inside Dental Technology, Dental Town Journal, Journal of Dental Technology, Dentistry Today, Lab Management Today, and the quarterly issue of American Society for Dental Aesthetics,  and lectured nationally and internationally for both dentist and dental technicians. After a year of serving as implant coordinator for a large dental laboratory, Dr. Mersky launched OPT-In Dental Laboratory Cooperative, October, 2012, a dental laboratory organization comprised only of small laboratory owners. Recognizing that private practitioners have the same disadvantages and needs as small dental labs, he launched OPT-In Dental Advantage in June, 2014. Dr. Mersky graduated from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry, 1976, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in public health, from UCLA.   www.optincompanies.com   www.optindentaladvantage.com

This week’s featured guest is Leslie Andrews, a candidate for the Detroit Public School Community District Board with over 20 years of experience in non-profit development, community relations and corporate giving. Running for one of 7 seats in a staggering field of over 60 candidates, Leslie shares her journey as a first time candidate aiming to leave her mark.

In episode 20, we dive deep into the Wells Fargo investigation of fraudulent account creations. We also look at the possible cover up surrounding the Laquan McDonald case. Plus, the Detroit School System has a lawsuit filed against it from its students. This and more on #InJustice.

In episode 20, we dive deep into the Wells Fargo investigation of fraudulent account creations. We also look at the possible cover up surrounding the Laquan McDonald case. Plus, the Detroit School System has a lawsuit filed against it from its students. This and more on #InJustice.

Join us for Episode 20 of Accredited Investor Markets Radio, a discussion with Ron Miller of StartEngine. Host and Managing Editor of AccreditedInvestorMarkets.com, Alicia Purdy, chats with Ron about why unaccredited investors could be a boon, rather than a threat, to crowdfunding. Ron also weighs in on the effects unaccredited investors can have in the startup space, how an accredited investor can best navigate this new territory and what StartEngine has been working on, including growing an equity crowdfunding platform.   You can find out more about crowdfunding and equity crowdfunding by visiting www.aimkts.com   You can learn more about Ron Miller and StartEngine here.   He can also be found here: Ron Miller Twitter: @ronstartengine StartEngine Twitter: @StartEngineLA Ron Miller: LinkedIn StartEngine : LinkedIn   About Ron Miller: Ronald D. Miller is an entrepreneur’s entrepreneur having visualized, founded built and sold five companies through management buyouts, private equity firms, private investors and public markets. Ron’s success has been publicly recognized as a four time Inc. 500/5000 Award recipient and as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award Finalist. As a Venture Partner, Ron brings his deep expertise as a leader and operator at many companies which he has taken to exit.   Currently, Ron is a partner in StartEngine, LA's largest tech accelerator. He is helping to find, screen and fund new technology related start-ups and build an equity crowdfunding platform company.   Ron also serves as CEO of Disability Group, Inc. leading a team in achieving the strategic objective of helping thousands of disabled Americans secure benefits. Ron received his BA in Business Administration with distinction from Michigan State University – Broad College of Business and proceeded to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit School of Law.   He is especially passionate about cause-based entrepreneurship and holds the trademark for "Doing Well by Doing Good."

Dr Chionesa Ifade Dr. iFade founded Genesis 2000 House of Healing, and for the past twenty-six years she has taught optimal wellness through the practice of meditation, yoga, and healthy food consumption. Chionesa iFade, is a Yoga and Meditation Practitioner, Colon Hygenist, and Speech Pathologist. She has studied and is certified through the Clayton School of Natural Healing. She has studied extensively through the Clayton School of Natural Healing, and the Detroit School of Colon Hydrotherapy. She received her first and second Master's degrees from Nova University. Her first Master's degree is in Administration and Supervision, her second Master's degree is in Speech Pathology. Chionesa earned her Bachelor's degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). She received her N.D. in Natural Healing from the Clayton School of Natural Healing.