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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

Changing the Narrative Live Discussion with Jazz Legend Stanley Clarke and Mutual Aid leader Stephanie Rearick

Detroit is Different supporter Kim Sherobbi invited me to co-host a discussion held at Marygrove College Sunday, July 24. Jazz … More

Why do Detroiters feel unheard Today? Orlando Bailey Interview

Detroit, and particularly Detroit’s Eastside fills the mind, heart, imagination, and ambition of Orlando Bailey. A voice for the Authentically … More

Detroit is Different Podcast

S3E26 -Moving UpTogether in Community with Kofi Kenyatta
‘Free Game’ is what we call valuable information that can be applied to life. Kofi Kenyatta joined me to share ideas and ‘Free Game’ from the lens of UpTogether. UpTogether is a national organization with hundreds of thousands of members that focuses on empowering the community. UpTogether is an organization that listens to the community […]
S3E25 -Detroit City’s Multi-Billion Dollar Budget is being decided on, and the People’s Platform lets you know YOU HAVE A SAY!
Theo Pride from the Detroit People’s Platform joined Detroit is Different again to give an overview of Detroit’s Multi-Billion dollar budget. Did you know how much money Detroit has to spend beyond the general fund on Detroit? Do you know Detroit has hundreds of millions allocated to home and building demolition? Pride breaks down how […]
S3E24 -Boniswa Brock knows Every Child is a Genius
Boniswa Brock is a fifth-generation educator. The tradition of education her family leads is institution building. Boniswa’s passion for science began early, questioning life and discovering nature. What began as questions have led to a career empowering young people with the gift of discovery. Mama Boniswa was one of my many beloved teachers at the […]
S3E23 -Science, Arts, and Family are all explored by Raenita Glover
Rae is a creative that dives in and out of many disciplines. Rae is a Detroit Eastsider that lived throughout the Eastside as a child. In this interview, Rae opens up about family and how from Georgia to Detroit’s Eastside was a gateway for her roots. Experience the balance of family and life and why […]
S3E22 -Black Enterprise, 2000's Blogging, and Internet Radio all in the Quincy Q Lewis Story
E Block Radio is one of the many media offerings by Quincy Q Lewis. What started as fun between friends has become a staple in Detroit podcasting. Lewis has experience in journalism that goes back to Black Enterprise and being mentored by the late great Mr. Earl Graves. Lewis shares his journey from Martin Luther King […]

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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Karen Dumas brings her experience, savvy, and professional demeanor to Detroit is Different to give advice, training, and testimonials. Karen Dumas' career in media, politics, and business is a who's who of Detroit.