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“Detroit has a soul… that's the power of it to me. It's very unique and very progressive in so many ways.” – Carmen N'Namdi Detroit is a Phoenix – its fire is lit through human diversity – its ideas and creativity define its possibility and future. This final chapter brings together multiple narratives to spread the wisdom of the “D” far beyond the Motor City… Featuring the voices of: Carmen N'Namdi, Sandra Turner-Handy, Anthony Benavides, Kwaku Osei Bonsu, Pam Esshaki, Abdul ‘Duke' Fakir, Penny Bailer, Shirley Birch, Kirk Mayes, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Fatou-Seydi S. Sarr, Rashida Tlaib, Larry Austin, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, Zina Davis, Pamela Good, Bryan C. Barnhill II, John J. George & Charles McGee. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
“Detroit is America. I'll keep fighting for it.” – Rochelle Riley Detroit's unique identity creates opportunities for its residents to reimagine and create a new vision of belonging… built from the ashes of post–industrial decline, its people display a gritty vision of a future sculpted from hard won victories of hustle and resilience. Featuring the voices of: Zina Davis, Carlos Neilbock, Lauren Hood, Eric L. Miller, Ozzie Rivera, jessica Care moore, George N'Namdi & Rochelle Riley. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
“Every human being born is powered. It's a matter of enabling and awakening to your power.” – Rev. Larry L. Simmons Faith is active belief and is manifest in the hope that a better future is possible through collaborative engagement. Listen to Detroiters who are inspired by the spiritual to guide them in delivering purpose to the streets, neighborhoods and communities of the city. Featuring the voices of: Rev. Larry L. Simmons, Maria Anita Salinas, Martin Herman, Lisa Johanon, ShaCha Geronimo, Shaffwan Ahmed & Dawn Dandridge. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
“Big up to everybody in Detroit that's making an impact or trying to make an impact, even the ones we don't see.”– Larry Austin From the sidewalk to the local grocery store everyday people in Detroit create opportunities for us to witness the extraordinary transformation in our societies built by those who just do… accolades, titles & awards don't drive these people… their vision is a society where service is the norm and creating space for others to thrive is the only reward that counts. Featuring the voices of: Matthew Naimi, Michele Marie Oberholtzer, Efe Bes, Bernita Williams Bradley, Dr. Truman Hudson, Mark Wallace, Noura Ballout & Larry Austin. All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
“Being silent in Detroit is not an option.” – Rashida Tlaib What leads us to acts of service? Purpose can be the foundation of the change we wish to see. In Detroit those who choose to serve and elevate others, advocate for community equity, and inspire action for a better tomorrow define the spaces where significant societal change is created. Featuring the voices of: Rashida Tlaib, Crystal Bernard, Chase L. Cantrell, Misha Stallworth, Shannon Smith & Ayesha Ghazi Edwin. All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
"Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus"– We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes – Motto of the City of Detroit Survival is life in Detroit. In the face of multiple challenges the people of the city continue to stand tall. The city's collective resilience is unwavering. The narrative of the city is defined by its north star: self–determination. Featuring the voices of: Bryan C. Barnhill II, Natasha T. Miller, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Deborah Love-Peel, Shamayim ‘Shu' Harris & Terrence West. All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
“Culture is not complete if you don't have all the components in it. You have to have the dance, the music, the language, the taste, and the feel.” – Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr The human desire to express our ideas through creative practice is one of the bedrocks of the City. Detroit has navigated its many pasts and its most hopeful future through the power of spoken word, jazz, motown and techno, painting, poetry and sculpture – the city is built on a creative freedom that defines its every heartbeat. Featuring the voices of: jessica Care moore, Chazz Miller, Scott Hocking, Tiffany D. Brown, Fatou-Seydi S. Sarr & Marcus Elliot. All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
“When there's someone in need, there are those that respond.” – Pamela Good Knowledge and education are the roads to self–discovery and understanding a world beyond. In Detroit the challenge to celebrate the written word and build a new landscape of universal literacy takes many forms… in this chapter seasoned campaigners and visionary youth leaders explore the spaces where they seek to have real impact across the city. Featuring the voices of: Pamela Good, Khali Sweeney, Pashon Murray, Elijah Craft, Shanel Adams & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
“Our strength is stronger when we work together.” – John J.George Detroit is a city where knowledge of the past fuels today's reimagining – an evolution built from strength and a creative, mobilization of community. In this Chapter, Detroiters focus on their love, understanding, and commitment to the city – a passionate collaboration to create a meaningful future for their children, families and neighborhoods. Featuring the voices of: Jamon Jordan, Hanan Ali Yahya, John J. George, Monica Lewis Patrick & James Feagin. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Original Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Executive Producer: Sarah Myles Production Support: Dani Linder Rethink Audio Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
“Community is people watching your rhythm” – Satori Shakoor Detroit: A city of deep history, a people driven by resilience and hustle – experience the city through the diverse voices of its people, understand and immerse yourself in the city's personality through the purpose–driven narratives shared by Detroiters. Featuring the voices of: Satori Shakoor, Giizhigad/Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Suzy Villarreal-Garza & Kirk Mayes. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0. The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work. Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Original Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Executive Producer: Sarah Myles Production Support: Dani Linder Rethink Audio Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli Human Atlas Creator: Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America's Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org The 100 i.Detroiters are: Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU' Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe' Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie' Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al' Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke' Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa' Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa' Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. © Marcus Lyon 2023
With Rochelle Riley, Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Detroit What do you think of when you hear the word “community”? Do you think of the city where you grew up or the neighborhood where you live? Perhaps you think of your place of worship or an organization you belong to. The dictionary defines the word community as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” Although we may each have a different idea of what our community is, it most likely inspires a sense of connection or belonging. When I think of the word community, I think of our city which is made up of so many different communities within the city. Despite our differences, it is our city's vibrant history that binds us all together. Today, we're speaking with nationally syndicated journalist, Rochelle Riley. She's the Director of Arts and Culture for the City of Detroit. Rochelle is here to tell us all about how the city is transforming blight into art by turning darkened alleys into beautiful sitting areas and providing a lasting legacy for future generations to enjoy. What You'll Hear on This Episode: How did Rochelle's successful career in journalism lead to her new position as the Director of Arts and Culture? What was Rochelle's end goal when she first took the job? What is a community art project? How can you get young people involved in the community? All about the Detroit Mayor's “Blight to Beauty” campaign. What is the “Arts Alley Initiative”? What is the process for designing and creating the murals? How do they find artists to paint the murals? What are some other community art projects that are currently transforming the city? How does Rochelle's department support Detroit's rich musical history? How can listeners get involved to benefit the city? All about the novel Rochelle is writing. Today's Takeaway: Instead of darkened, trash-filled alleys, thanks to the “Arts Alley Initiative,” these same alleyways have now been transformed into works of art and community gathering places that we can all enjoy. There's no better way to enrich our city than by creating something beautiful and useful to erase the blight. Belonging to a community within our city helps combat feelings of isolation and loneliness. When we feel part of a community, we feel a sense of connection and we take comfort and inspiration from others within the group. But belonging to a community isn't a one-way street. In addition to how the community within a city benefits us, we have a responsibility to give back. There is no better way to feel a part of something than by giving our time and working in tandem with others for a united cause. When we believe in something, it is so gratifying to find others who share that belief. That role of giving back can take a variety of forms and it may look completely different for each one of us. As you've heard today, there are many ways to give back and be a part of the solution to make our city better. You don't need to be musically inclined or artistic. We all bring our own unique strengths and abilities. Perhaps you excel at organizing or performing administrative tasks. Or, you could volunteer to clean up trash and plant an urban garden. Whatever it is that you do well, step up and volunteer to do it. I'm Florine Mark and that's “Today's Takeaway.” Quotes: “When you say ‘community,' it means 19 different things to 19 different people.” — Rochelle “There's nothing that we can't do, all of us together.” — Rochelle “My goal is to see how people live, see the way that we live, and always make it better.” — Rochelle “My office has a policy; no artist works for free that works for me.” — Rochelle “I know we're an industrial city, but we don't have to be all gray and brown.” — Rochelle “I don't think people understand just how pervasive American culture is.” — Rochelle “I want every person to feel like this is something they're responsible for; whether you're the CEO of a company or a teacher that's underpaid.” — Rochelle “You can always make your day better if you start with dancing.” — Rochelle Brought to You By: Gardner White Furniture Mentioned in This Episode: Detroit ACE Rochelle Riley's Website Twitter: @RochelleRiley Young, Gifted, & Woke Artspace
Featured Guest: Rochelle RileyAbout our guest: Rochelle Riley ended a nearly 20-year career as an award-winning Detroit columnist in 2019 to become the City of Detroit's Director of Arts and Culture. She now guides the city's investment in the creative economy and creates opportunities for transformative innovation. She offers commentary on MSNBC and NPR and contributes to Essence and Ebony magazines. She received the 2017 Ida B. Wells Award from the National Association of Black Journalists “for her outstanding efforts to make newsrooms and news coverage more accurately reflect the diversity of the communities they serve” and the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. She was a 2016 inductee into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame and a 2019 inductee into the North Carolina Media and Journalism Hall of Fame. And she is a co-founder of Letters to Black Girls, an initiative to give letters of advice and encouragement from women across the country to girls across the country. The essayist, keynoter, and arts advocate is the author of That They Lived: African Americans Who Changed The World along with Cristi Smith-Jones (2021) and editor of The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery (2020,) both published by Wayne State University Press. Rochelle lives near the banks of the Detroit River. But the world traveler never stays at home long. She has visited 28 countries and 33 states… and counting.Rochelleriley.comhttps://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/they-livedhttps://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/burden
We are kicking off Black History Month in a BIG way, celebrating some of our favorite interviews we've had in the 5yrs we've doing the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show. Join us this week as in our Motor City Mavens Edition as we highlight 3 interviews with some of Black America's best and brightest journalists, in the person of Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Rochelle Riley, Legendary Broadcaster John "Mason" and Awarding Winning Journalist & Podcast Host Jemele Hill. These iconic journalists share everything from how they got started to some of their most memorable moments as journalist and much more. We are just providing excerpts of their interviews, but we encourage to go and check out the entire interview from our podcast wherever you listen to your podcast including our website MichaelNimmons.com PLUS, we have a powerful excerpt from an address given by Former President Barack Obama back in 2015 at the Edmund Petitus Bridge as they marked 50yrs since that historic march for voting rights. Such an apropos speech, especially given the courageous leaders who were involved; sainted Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. King and Former Congressman John Lewis. And, given the current debate about voting rights and the necessary for a universal federal mandate more than 50yrs later. This show is appointment listening, and we hope you listen, share and share some more.
Tamara Winfrey Harris joins Zibby to discuss her new book of heartwarming letters from Black women to help guide, protect, and inspire the next generation of young Black girls. The writers of the letters in Dear Black Girl range from celebrities like Brandy and former columnist Rochelle Riley to other women who simply responded to the request for letters, all of whom offer incredible advice and promote the universal practice of self-love. Purchase on Amazon or BookShop!
NINTH & G brings together two extraordinary women with a passion for the printed word and how they've used their passions separately to inspire and create change: Rochelle Riley, Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Detroit, and author of “That They Lived, African Americans Who Changed the World,” in how she is giving closure to those who lost loved ones due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Mocha Ochoa, a former book publicist-turned-publisher and host of the new MLK Library series, “The Literary Lounge with Mocha.”
Alice Walker published her first book in 1968, making 2018 the 50th anniversary of her writing career. She's authored dozens of works since then, including poetry, essays, short stories and novels. Alice won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel The Color Purple, becoming the first African American to receive that honor. Alice Walker is also known for her activism for human rights. Her latest book is a collection of poetry called Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart. Alice talks this hour with Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley. Rochelle asked Alice what her proudest moment has been so far. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nationalwritersseries/message
Rochelle Riley recently ended a 20-year career as a nationally-syndicated, award-winning Detroit columnist in 2019 to become the City of Detroit's Director of Arts and Culture. In 2018, she published 'The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery,' and she's just followed that up with a new book, 'That They Lived: African Americans Who Changed the World.' In this new book, which is out this week via Wayne State University Press, Riley's words describe the formative moments in the lives of some of the icons of Black History, and those words are paired with the stunning photography of Cristi Smith-Jones, capturing black and white images of her daughter Lola, and Riley's grandson Caleb, dressed in full costume to recreate some of the most memorable images from our history books. "That They Lived fills in gaps in the history that American children have been taught for generations. For African American children, it will prove that they are more than descendants of the enslaved. For all children, it will show that every child can achieve great things and work together to make the world a better place for all. Available where books are sold and from WSU." More info: https://www.rochelleriley.com/the-burden/ - Music provided by Chad Stocker: https://honesttogoodness.bandcamp.com/
Author Rochelle Riley on the enduring impact of slavery in America. You can find out more about her on Twitter @RochelleRiley and her work at https://www.rochelleriley.com/ . Her book 'The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery' is available to purchase now: https://www.rochelleriley.com/the-burden/ The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehardyreport/support
Rochelle Riley, the Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Detroit and the former columnist at the Detroit Free Press, joins Seth and Becky to talk about the protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Orlando and Donna welcomes special guests, Rochelle Riley, director of the City of Detroit Office of Arts and Culture and Neil A. Barclay of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to discuss arts and culture in Detroit.
City officials today unveiled their sweeping vision to boost support for arts and culture with a multi-faceted plan that envisions it as a tool to attract talent and use the arts as a catalyst for economic growth. It will all be housed in the city’s new Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship, headed by former Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley. She said she spent the past year meeting with more than 100 artists and went on a listening tour of neighborhoods across the city to find out residents’ thoughts about how the arts could help rebuild neighborhoods. Central to the effort is a new Detroit Arts Fund, which will solicit tax-deductible donations to city arts programs and existing assets. The plan also envisions things like establishing neighborhood art houses, job and entrepreneurship training, and help with promotion and branding. Also on the show: We interview cannabis attorney Denise Pollicella about a new lawsuit she’s filing against the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on behalf of 11 businesses that have been shut out from obtaining recreational marijuana licenses in Detroit and Traverse City. Pollicella says the lawsuit address a conflict between emergency rules and the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, which voters approved by ballot measure in 2018. Last but not least, Ferndale Project is opening Saturday. That’s the new name for what was formerly Axle Brewing’s Livernois Tap, now owned by Eastern Market Brewing Company. They’re having a grand opening from 8 a.m. until midnight. Details here. Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you’re hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.
Tamara Winfrey Harris is an American author, columnist and speaker. She is currently Vice President of Community Leadership and Effective Philanthropy at Central Indiana Community Foundation. With a B.A. in Journalism from The Greenlee School at Iowa State University, Tami has developed a national reputation for writing about the intersection of race, culture and gender. She writes a regular column entitled “Some of Us Are Brave” for Bitch Media. She voices her social analysis and critiques on several other media outlets including NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and Janet Mock’s “So Popular” on MSNBC.com. Tami has also published a number of pieces in MS. Magazine. Tami’s first book, “The Sisters are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America” was published in 2015. In this book, Tami celebrates Black women while simultaneously challenging the stereotypes that American culture has tried to saddled us with. The books lays out how these stereotypes are damaging and how they play out in our daily functioning. She courageously delves into how Black bodies are viewed in the United States and why. She has received a number of awards and accolades for this ground breaking work including the Phyllis Wheatley Book Award at The Harlem Book Festival. She, along with columnist Rochelle Riley and writer DeeshaPhilyaw, is especially proud of having launched “Letters to Black Girls Project.” The goal of this endeavor is to support and inspire Black girls through feminist, anti-racist, body positive, LGBTQ+ positive, anti-respectability politics and pro-Black letters from Black women.This project is designed to counteract the assault on black bodies and to pour into Black girls that they are dynamic and are capable of accomplishing anything. Tami has stated, “Maligning Black women regardless of our personal collective truth is part of American’s DNA.”Tami also has created and facilitates the Black Women’s Writing Society, which meets monthly at the Center for Black Literature and Culture at the Indianapolis Central Library. Tami narrated “The Journey of the Middle Passage” written by the best-selling author of the book “Wench” written by Dolen Perkins-Valdes. It is in this work that you will experience the harrowing journey of the first enslaved Africans to Land in America.Tami shares in this episode some of the desires she plans to pursue in the future, which includes becoming a trained Yoga Instructor for Black Bodies. She also has a number of book topics floating around in her consciousness that she plans to bring to fruition. Tami can be contacted through her website www.tamarawinfreyharris.com
Award winning, former Detroit Free Press columnist, Rochelle Riley discusses "The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery," a compilation of essays she edited and to which she contributed. Riley talks with Janet Webster Jones, the owner of Source Booksellers about the book and "Letters to Black Girls" an organization Riley co-founded.
In this edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show, we are going to be talking to legendary and iconic journalist and columnist Rochelle Riley; who is also the newly appointed Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Detroit. Force of nature Rochelle Riley is an author, essayist, blogger and children's advocate who spent nearly a quarter of century as a columnist when she left in 2019 to focus on arts, culture and entertainment. She is now the Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Detroit. She left journalism with a bang, getting inducted into the North Carolina Media and Journalism Hall of Fame. She is author of “The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery,” which has garnered rave reviews, and the upcoming “That They Lived: Twenty African Americans Who Changed The World.” (WSU Press 2020). She travels the country hosting conversations about the burden that America still bears because it refuses to deal with the aftermath of slavery. In additon to discussing her iconic career, we will also be discussing the resurgance of the Motor City and what is her vision as the newly appointed Director of Arts & Culture. We will also be talking the NBA Finals, plus some of the week's hotest topics, and a topping it off with a dyniamc Thought of the Week. So, this is definitely a show you don't want to miss.
In this edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show, we are going to be talking to legendary and iconic journalist and columnist Rochelle Riley; who is also the newly appointed Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Detroit. Force of nature Rochelle Riley is an author, essayist, blogger and children's advocate who spent nearly a quarter of century as a columnist when she left in 2019 to focus on arts, culture and entertainment. She is now the Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Detroit. She left journalism with a bang, getting inducted into the North Carolina Media and Journalism Hall of Fame. She is author of “The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery,” which has garnered rave reviews, and the upcoming “That They Lived: Twenty African Americans Who Changed The World.” (WSU Press 2020). She travels the country hosting conversations about the burden that America still bears because it refuses to deal with the aftermath of slavery. In additon to discussing her iconic career, we will also be discussing the resurgance of the Motor City and what is her vision as the newly appointed Director of Arts & Culture. We will also be talking the NBA Finals, plus some of the week's hotest topics, and a topping it off with a dyniamc Thought of the Week. So, this is definitely a show you don't want to miss.
Stand-up comedian Shane Dials joins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week, including the Movement music festival, the Civil War Remembrance at Greenfield Village, and Freep columnist Rochelle Riley's new job.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, a Georgetown University sociology professor and Detroit native, sat with Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley to discuss the intersection of race, sports and society. The conversation was part of the evening reception at the sixth annual DISC Sports Diversity & Inclusion Symposium, hosted by RISE on Oct. 9 and 10 in Detroit on the 50th anniversary of the Detroit Tigers 1968 World Series Championship. DISC stands for the Diversity and Inclusion Sports Consortium, whose members represent the country’s major sports leagues and organizations. They gather each year to discuss and create tangible solutions that drive greater diversity and inclusion in today’s sports culture. In this episode, Dyson and Riley also discuss the role of the Tigers’ 1968 championship in uniting the city after the Detroit Uprising of 1967, the history of athlete activism and its impact in today’s society.
Dominique Alexander, Charlene Carruthers, Ben Crump, Michael Eric Dyson, and Rochelle Riley in an audio recap of their MLK 50 panel at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention this August in Detroit. SOSOADAE : FM is a show about how fiction forms the world through the lens of Black culture and fiction literacy, helping writers craft their most empathetic, meaningful, and compelling fiction. Subscribe for fresh episodes (and launch official).
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Hear Rochelle Riley - real and raw. She is a columnist for the Detroit Free Press, where she has been a leading voice for children, education, competent government and race since 2000. She makes frequent television and radio appearances, including on National Public Radio and local television and has won numerous national, state and local honors, including the 2013 National Headliner Award, one of the most prestigious in the country, for local column writing. Her columns on the text message scandal that led to the imprisonment of Kwame Kilpatrick, Detroit’s former mayor, were part of the Free Press’ 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage for local news. She received the 2017 Eugene C. Pulliam Editorial Fellowship from the Society of Professional Journalists and the 2017 winner of the NABJ Ida B. Wells Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. It is an annual honor given to an individual who has made outstanding efforts to make newsrooms and news coverage more accurately reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. The award is named for the distinguished journalist, fearless reporter and anti-lynching crusader. Rochelle also is author of the new book “The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery” (Wayne State University Press, 2018). A strong advocate for press freedom, Rochelle is co-chair of the National Association of Black Journalists Global Journalism Task Force, which works to increase the number of minority journalists covering the world. She is a global traveler who has been to 25 countries and counting. She was a 2007-2008 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan, where she studied online communities and film. And she was a 2016 inductee into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact Please share this podcast, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review
Producer and host John L. Hanson speaks with Rochelle Riley, columnist at the Detroit Press, about the roots and causes of the Detroit Riot of 1967, how the event shaped Detroit and how the city has moved on in the last 50 years.