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Came to Detroit for the Soul the East Coast did not have, Mahogany Jones

If Erykah Badu and Jill Scott rhymed over something with essence was the sound Mahogany Jones was searching for. An … More

Smart kids become Smart Moms, making the Smartest Children Myka Burley knows it

Intelligence is as different as Detroit. One of God’s greatest gifts is how our minds process, interpret, and understand information … More

The Beauty of honoring Black Skin with Alyssa Space

Beauty is a philosophy in Western studies. Aesthetics make up the study of what Western scientists have written and expressed … More

Detroit is Different Podcast

S4E35 -Michigan’s Poet Laureate is a Legacy Detroiter with a descriptive pen, Meet Nandi Comer
Nandi Comer is Michigan’s first Poet Laureate in over 60 years. Her writing is flavored with descriptive adjectives painting pictures of time, place, space, and much more. The Poet Laureate of Michigan has roots in the Shrine of the Black Madonna, found a love of poetry in a Summer Job, Fan of attending Luche Libre […]
S4E34 -The Jokes on You, Comedy is Life for Mic Larry
Comedy is a joke to many but for Mic Larry, it has been an inspiration, motivation, and purpose. From the Cooley neighborhood, the Redford Huskie basketball player was a gifted athlete from birth. Mic Larry’s life has been a testimony to finding glory through storms. Learn his approach to utilizing time and taking advantage of […]
S4E33 -Bringing the Party to Life is Zsa Zsa Purpose
Laughs, smiles, Joy, and love are acts in life that fulfill life. Zsa Zsa has spent a lifetime adding this flavor to her family. In this feature, Zsa Zsa opens up about the pain that brings trauma and tragedy to many families in our community. Zsa Zsa shares how hee solutions of adding life, imagination, […]
S4E32 -The Stand is Free the Land for Bomani
Grand River Ave and Joy Rd have taken on many iterations of the Black experience. Bomani has witnessed them all since the 1970s. Bomani began connecting to a community of Black consciousness as a die-hard enthusiast. Today in a role of leadership for the Detroit Chapter of the Malcolm X Grassroots Organization he is sharing […]
S4E31 -Grafitti, Chicano Revolutionaries, and Black Farming are connected by Antonio Rafael
Depending upon when and how you and when you meet Antonio Rafael, you could have an engaging exchange on many things. When connecting with Antonio, concepts from the community will be balanced with the world or vice versa. Antonio’s journey from Southwest Detroit and having working-class parents left grand impressions of ways development impacted the […]

Black Coffee Podcast

Re. Sherisse M Butler
Rev. Sherisse M Butler opens up about her journey in faith, commitment to the community, and engaging youth. This was a live podcast at Detroit is Different Festival. Sherisse shares her vision of community and how engaging Youth today is different. She also discusses how Detroit has changed since her time in NYC. Black Coffee […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha White Party
Episode Notes Alpha Kappa Alpha White Party. We discuss the leagcy of the organization and the ties to Detroit. This was a mix of the strongest Women from a mix of backgrounds, wisdom, and talent. Talks about Detroit's impact on Detroit's History and more. Black Coffee is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier and Freda […]
Honoring the Legacy of Fred G. Sampson
Episode Notes Black Coffee : Honoring the Legacy of Fred G Sampson The Symposium in honor of Fred G Sampson is covered with podcasting by Asia, Briana, and Khary. Interviews vary and are in depth about the relationship between the Church and the community and the role one play with another. Black Coffee is a […]
Walter O'Bryant
Episode Notes Walter O'Bryant the Author of romance novels, crime novels, and poetry. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/black-coffee-detroit-history/0535481d-a8f4-47c8-99f8-b996cbd13f7e
Freda Sampson
Episode Notes 1971 ushered the Sampson Family to Detroit MI from Louisville KY. Dr. Frederick Sampson accepted the role as pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church and brought with him a voice that’s changed the community. Membership at Tabernacle expanded from 1,500 to 5,000 in months. Throughout his 30 year tenure serving as pastor Sampson’s reign […]

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