Authentically Detroit
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsAuthentically Detroit is the leading podcast in the city for candid conversations, exchanging progressive ideas, and centering resident perspectives on current events.Hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Orlando P. Bailey. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @AuthenticallyDetroit!
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Embracing Development, Dissent and DEI with Stefen Welch
April 23, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis week, Stefen Welch joined Donna and Orlando in the studio to discuss his journey as a leader, role with the Detroit Pistons, and the war on DEI. Stefen Welch serves as vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. A Detroit native, Welch focuses on the team’s strategy to attract and acquire diverse talent, professional development opportunities for employees, and identifying strategic business initiatives. For more information on Stefen and h...
DEYA Launch Awards with Rick Sperling and Nafeesah
April 17, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis week, Rick Sperling and Nafeesah joined Donna and Orlando in the studio to discuss the Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts (DEYA) Launch Awards. The Launch Awards are a transformative opportunity for creative youth in Detroit, created by DEYA in collaboration with the Detroit Youth Arts Provider Network. The microgrants are specifically tailored to fill gaps in artistic development, making arts education more equitable and accessible for all of Detroit’s young creatives. The Launch Award...
DEYA Launch Awards with Rick Sperling and Nafeesah Symonette
April 17, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis week, Rick Sperling and Nafeesah Symonette joined Donna and Orlando in the studio to discuss the Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts (DEYA) Launch Awards. The Launch Awards are a transformative opportunity for creative youth in Detroit, created by DEYA in collaboration with the Detroit Youth Arts Provider Network. The microgrants are specifically tailored to fill gaps in artistic development, making arts education more equitable and accessible for all of Detroit’s young creatives. The La...
Introducing the Detroit People’s Food Co-Op with Akil Talley, Lanay Gilbert-Williams, and Malik Yakini
April 02, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBThis week Chase Cantrell joined Authentically Detroit as guest host and Akil Talley, Lanay Gilbert-Williams, and Malik Yakini of the Detroit People’s Food Co-Op gave a sneak peek into how they’re changing Detroit’s food ecosystem. Opening on May 1st, the Detroit People’s Food Co-Op is a Black-led and community-owned grocery cooperative. Following a model developed throughout the world as a way to increase access to healthy, sustainably grown food, the Detroit People’s Food Co-Op is located ...
From Pain to Triumph with Patrice Wilson-Graham and Guest Host Charity Dean
March 26, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThis week Authentically Detroit sat down with nurse and life coach, Patrice Wilson-Graham! Charity Dean joined Orlando as guest host for our final celebration of the women making history in the city of Detroit. Born and raised on Detroit’s east side, from a young age, Patrice faced challenges that would break even the strongest of spirits. However, armed with a desire to prove her doubters wrong, she achieved her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). Her accomplishments extend beyond...
What Makes Authentically Detroit Different?
March 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBLast November Khary Frazier, Co-Host and Founder of the Detroit Is Different podcast, joined us on Authentically Detroit. So, it’s only right that Donna and Orlando joined him on his show! Detroit is Different is known for exploring guests, Detroit story, or how they and/or their family came to be in Detroit. On this episode, Donna shared her family’s Detroit story, dating back to the early 1900s. From her revolutionary grandmother, to Donna's work in the present day, this conversation high...
Georgella, Marilyn, and Antonice - The Women Moving 98Forward with Guest Host Charity Dean
March 14, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis week Authentically Detroit sat down with the leadership team of 98Forward and Charity Dean joined as guest host! In celebration of Women’s History Month, we sat down with three remarkable women reshaping the PR landscape as leaders of 98Forward, Michigan’s largest Black-owned, Women-led PR and communications firm. Our conversation touched upon 98’s legacy and its future trajectory after 25 years in business. We delved into the unique experiences of not just being women but being Black ...
Asking Jenn with Jennifer Onwenu
March 05, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThis week Authentically Detroit sat down with the host of #AskJenn, Jennifer Onwenu! Donna and Orlando sat down with Jenn to discuss her show, #AskJenn's rise to prominence. Started in 2022, #AskJenn has become a successful web platform that highlights the cultural cornerstones of being a Black Woman, Detroiter, autism parent, and millennial. Jenn uses a humorous and witty style to capture the attention of her audience. Garnering support online and in her community, Jenn hopes to combine th...
Book Club: Michael Harriot’s “Black AF History”
February 28, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThis week Authentically Detroit pulled up to Next Chapter Books for a book club discussion! Donna and Orlando were joined by a live audience inside of the family-owned bookstore on Detroit’s east side. For our first book club podcast, we read and discussed “Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America” by Michael Harriot. If you’re interested in learning more about Michael Harriot and Black AF History, click here. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Electoral Equity with Anthony Eid and Hill Harper
February 20, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed two special guests! First, during Hot Takes, Donna and Orlando spoke with Anthony Eid of the Michigan Redistricting Commission about how redistricting maps will impact Detroit’s voters in the upcoming elections. Then, we had the opportunity to sit down with lawyer, union organizer, actor, father, and business owner Hill Harper! Hill discussed his candidacy for the U.S. Senate and his stance on key policy issues that will determine our quality of lif...
Hometown Hero Mama Shu of Avalon Village
February 13, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis week Authentically Detroit sat down with the one and only Shamiyam “Mama Shu” Harris of Avalon Village! Donna and Orlando spoke with Mama Shu about the importance of building community and utilizing collective action to self-determine our futures. She also gave a sneak peak into the expansion of the Goddess Marketplace and Whine and Tea Shop and Avalon Village’s journey to becoming more sustainable. Mama Shu is CEO of Avalon Village in Highland Park, MI. She is a mother, a community ...
Blade Said What Up!
January 23, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis week Authentically Detroit discusses the state of the city in 2024! In honor of Donna’s invitation to the State of the State this week, Donna and Orlando sat down together to discuss what’s currently happening in the city of Detroit. The two of them discussed population growth, public safety, the social wellbeing of people and more. As President and CEO of the Eastside Community Network (ECN), Donna works to find solutions to many of the obstacles that Detroiters face on a daily basis....
Public Safety Narratives with Kamau Jawara
January 19, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThis week Authentically Detroit sat down with Kamau Jawara, the Southeast Michigan Lead Organizer for We the People Michigan. Donna and Orlando sat down with Kamau to discuss a thread he created on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the thread, Kamau detailed public safety narratives in the city, their history, and how we should utilize them moving forward into the election season. Kamau is a politocultural organizer and storyteller from Detroit’s east side who uses political education and...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on State Population
January 16, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MBRight before the holiday break, Orlando sat down with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist to discuss the state’s population growth plan following the Growing Michigan Together Council’s 85-page report designed to spur growth and attraction to the state. Check out the full write up, on Bridge Detroit! Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Say ‘Black’ with Lawrielle West and Guest Host Charity Dean
January 09, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThis week Charity Dean joined Authentically Detroit once again as a guest host! Founder of KwanzaaMe and Woodworker, Lawrielle West, joined Orlando and Charity to discuss the importance of celebrating the principles of Kwanzaa year-round. KwanzaaMe is a lifestyle brand that cultivates community and culture through their products and programming. A manifestation of the love of Black people, Black culture, and honoring Black traditions - KwanzaaMe represents the commitment to planning what...
For The Benefit of Whom w/ Charity Dean & Ned Staebler
December 19, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis week Charity Dean joined Authentically Detroit as co-host! President and CEO of TechTown Detroit, Ned Staebler joined Orlando and Charity to discuss TechTown Detroit’s designation as a Small Business Support Hub. The Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) program aims to establish and strengthen inclusive, accessible and effective regional ecosystems for entrepreneurs. The SBSH program aims to create a statewide network of entrepreneurial hubs equipped to serve the needs of small busines...
Pathways to Justice at the 2023 Eastside Summit
December 12, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBThis week Authentically Detroit previewed the 2023 Eastside Summit - Pathways to Justice With Donna as keynote, the 2023 Eastside Summit will highlight various pathways residents can take in order to secure justice and equity for our community. Through a series of panels and interactive workshops, attendees will learn about strategies being used to fight injustice across the city, and build their capacity to use these strategies in their own neighborhoods. The event takes place this Satur...
Investing at Home with Jerjuan Howard
November 28, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed Founder and Executive Director of Umoja Debate League, Jerjuan Howard! Orlando spoke with Jerjuan about how the loss of his grandmother’s home led to the birth of Umoja Village. Born and raised on the Westside, Jerjuan’s close knit community and family roots created the foundation for his deep passion for community engagement and youth development. Created in 2021, and using debate as a vehicle, the Umoja Debate League provides students with the op...
Detroit Really Is Different w/ Khary Frazier
November 21, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed Founder and Co-Host of Detroit Is Different, Khary Frazier! Donna and Orlando spoke with Khary about his journey as a creative and what exactly makes Detroit different. The Detroit is Different podcast aims to expose people to all of the things that make Detroit a cultural mecca. Khary and his co-host, Sterling Toles, use their experiences in art and culture to open up discussions, showcasing the true stories from people shaping the culture of our ci...
Computer Science Education in Detroit
November 15, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week Authentically Detroit hosted a special live podcast, featuring the team behind CSforDetroit! Kalisha Davis, Tawana Petty, and Dr. Chanel Beebe joined Donna and Orlando to discuss a newly launched program, committed to ensuring that historically marginalized students have sustainable access to high quality Computer Science learning that is culturally responsive and student-centered. Powered by Kapor Foundation, Google.org, Song Foundation, and CSforALL’s Accelerator Program, this i...
Stop Managing Poverty and Build Bridges to Opportunity with Cheryl P. Johnson and Kim Janey
November 07, 2023 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed CEO’s Cheryl P. Johnson and Kim Janey of COTS Detroit and EMPath! Donna and Orlando spoke with Cheryl and Kim about their new practice, Mobility Mentoring! This research-backed, trauma-informed approach seeks to help families achieve economic mobility. This new certification marks the next step in a years-long partnership between the two organizations, which are both dedicated to supporting families as they climb the economic ladder. For more infor...
Honoring Heroes from the Grassroots with Peter Blackmer, Lloyd Simpson and Antonio Cosme
October 24, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed Peter Blackmer, Lloyd Simpson, and Antonio Cosme of Voices from the Grassroot! Donna and Orlando spoke with the trio about the upcoming project, which highlights longtime Black Detroiters and grassroots organizers perspectives on revitalizing the city. The project, started in 2018, seeks to reckon with the lack of representation that leads to a distorted narrative of Detroit’s history along with the voices and vision of its people. Their launch even...
Honoring Heroes from the Grassroots with Peter Blackmer, Larry Simpson and Antonio Cosme
October 24, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed Peter Blackmer, Lloyd Simpson, and Antonio Cosme of Voices from the Grassroot! Donna and Orlando spoke with the trio about the upcoming project, which highlights longtime Black Detroiters and grassroots organizers perspectives on revitalizing the city. The project, started in 2018, seeks to reckon with the lack of representation that leads to a distorted narrative of Detroit’s history along with the voices and vision of its people. Their launch even...
The Half Hasn’t Been Told: Homeless in Detroit
October 10, 2023 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed Malachi Barrett and Nushrat Rahman of Bridge Detroit and Photographer Sarahbeth Maney. Orlando, Malachi, Nushrat, and Sarahbeth discussed stories highlighting the housing crisis Detroiters face. One story that stood out is that of Tonya Hogan, a Detroiter who ended up losing her home following the unexpected death of her husband. Tonya represents an increasing portion of the population that finds themselves without a home or at risk of losing their h...
Healing Hands for Black Bodies with Dr. K
October 03, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed Dr. Kamaria Washington, a physical therapist dedicated to healing Black people through a holistic, full-body approach. Donna and Orlando first met Dr. K during the inaugural cohort of the Authentically Detroit podcasting class. Her work providing pelvic floor therapy to Black mothers offers a little-known relief to the pain and discomfort associated with pregnancy. Dr. K blends her professional training with a passion for improving the peri-partum e...
Freedom Dreams with Rich Feldman
September 26, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed former auto-worker, longtime community and labor activist, and board member at the Boggs Center, Richard Feldman. Together they discussed the historic “Stand Up Strike,” started by the United Auto Workers (UAW). This strike is the culmination of a workers movement that has taken over the United States. As a former auto-worker at one of the striking UAW plants and labor activist, Rich has a wealth of knowledge on the conditions that led to this groun...
Striking and Collapsing with Camille Johnson and Armond Harris
September 19, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week Authentically Detroit welcomed Camille Johnson, Director of Development and Communications at the Eastside Community Network (ECN) and Armond Harris, Owner of Jabs Gym. Donna and Orlando discuss the UAW strike and its implications for Michigan’s financial future. Later on, Camille joins the duo to discuss the 35th annual Eastside Extravaganza taking place this Friday, September 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at ECN. Finally, Armond gives a first-hand account of the building c...
Transcending Trauma through Self-Care and Community: Reflections by Orlando and Donna
September 13, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis week Authentically Detroit finally returned from hiatus! Donna and Orlando joined each other inside of the DEEP Network’s podcast studio to catch up on what’s been happening in both of their lives lately. The two of them discuss the attack on the Stoudamire Wellness Hub and how the Eastside Community Network plans to rebuild and strengthen the community as a result. They also open up about some personal tragedies they’ve dealt with over the past few months and how self-care and commun...
Building Sustainable Communities with Glenn Wilson and Renee Kent
August 15, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week on Authentically Detroit, Donna and Orlando sat down with Glenn Wilson and Renee Kent of Communities First, Inc. to discuss their work to build a more sustainable Flint! Founded by Glenn and Essence Wilson, Communities First, Inc. has grown extensively since its inception in 2010. As Flint natives, who are passionate about their hometown, their mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. For more in...
Vaulted Youth Voices: Something Relevant
August 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit introduces Something Relevant, the inaugural podcast on the Detroit Eastside Engaged Podcast (DEEP) Network! Donna and Orlando sit down with Daivon Reeder, co-host and creator of the Something Relevant Podcast to discuss the vision behind the show. Vaulted Youth Voices participants Faith and Alex also join the conversation, discussing some of the latest headlines impacting teens in Detroit. As a special treat, we’ve included Something Relevant’s second epi...
Envisioning Housing Equity with David Alade
August 04, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit sat down with David Alade, Co-Founder and CEO of Century Partners. Donna, Orlando, and David talk about the housing affordability crisis in Detroit and how we can address it. As CEO of Century Partners, David is committed to community, legacy, and purpose with a dedication to building a culture of sustainable excellence. Last week, his article in Crain’s Detroit, “Opinion: Now is the time to equitably address Detroit's housing deficiencies,” ruffled a few...
Where’s the Love? Promoting Peace with Dr. Christal Lawson
July 18, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit sat down with Dr. Christal Lawson, the Founder and Owner of CLE Strategic Solutions, LLC. Following the unexpected passing of both Reverend JoAnn Watson and Brenda Hill, we thought it would be a good idea to talk about self-care and protecting your spirit during times of grief. Dr. Lawson has been helping individuals, families, and youth heal from their grief and find their life’s purpose for over 27 years. Dr. Watson has learned through her studies and p...
To Be Black and Proud - The 40th Anniversary of the African World Festival and the Legacy of Joann Watson
July 11, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit sat down with Kevin Davidson, the Director of Design and Fabrication at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Donna and Orlando spoke with Kevin about the 40th annual African World Festival, taking place in Downtown Detroit at Hart Plaza, July 14-16th. As a 40-year employee, Kevin has had the opportunity to experience every festival since its inception. While recording, Donna and Orlando also learned of Rev. JoAnn Watson’s passing and t...
Wake Up Detroit: Remembering JoAnn Watson
July 11, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit sat down with Kevin Davidson, the Director of Design and Fabrication at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Donna and Orlando spoke with Kevin about the 40th annual African World Festival, taking place in Downtown Detroit at Hart Plaza, July 14-16th. As a 40-year employee, Kevin has had the opportunity to experience every festival since its inception. While recording, Donna and Orlando also learned of Rev. JoAnn Watson’s passing and t...
Breaking the Wheel of Injustice w/ Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
July 05, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit sat down with the Attorney General of Minnesota, Keith Ellison. Donna and Orlando spoke with Keith about the recent Supreme Court decisions and his new book, Break the Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence. As Minnesota’s Attorney General, Keith led the decision to bring charges against George Floyd’s murderer, Derek Chauvin. Keith also explains some of the barriers to holding police officers accountable and how we can shift police culture. For more ...
Trauma Narratives in College Admissions with Aya Waller-Bey
June 13, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit sat down with Doctoral Candidate, Aya Waller-Bey Orlando spoke with Aya about her research and work around the impact of trauma narratives in college admissions. As a doctoral candidate, her dissertation research examines how Black students make how Black students make sense of narratives constructed in college personal statements and how Black students respond to racialized expectations to narrate trauma in college personal statements. For more informati...
Return to the Mack! (Part 3)
June 07, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBLast week, Authentically Detroit took over the Mackinac Policy Conference! Donna and Orlando conducted interviews on-site at the conference with some of the state and city’s most influential power brokers. This series is broken up into three parts and as always features candid conversations centering residents’ perspectives on the policies that most impact us! Part One: Garland Gilchrist, Lt. Gov., State of Michigan Leona Holly Medley, Joe Louis Greenway Angelique Power and Skillman Fou...
Return to the Mack! (Part 2)
June 07, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBLast week, Authentically Detroit took over the Mackinac Policy Conference! Donna and Orlando conducted interviews on-site at the conference with some of the state and city’s most influential power brokers. This series is broken up into three parts and as always features candid conversations centering residents’ perspectives on the policies that most impact us! Part One: Garland Gilchrist, Lt. Gov., State of Michigan Leona Holly Medley, Joe Louis Greenway Angelique Power and Skillman Fou...
Return to the Mack! (Part 1)
June 07, 2023 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBLast week, Authentically Detroit took over the Mackinac Policy Conference! Donna and Orlando conducted interviews on-site at the conference with some of the state and city’s most influential power brokers. This series is broken up into three parts and as always features candid conversations centering residents’ perspectives on the policies that most impact us! Part One: Garland Gilchrist, Lt. Gov., State of Michigan Leona Holly Medley, Joe Louis Greenway Angelique Power and Skillman Fou...
Strategic Escape w/ Cheetara Heath
May 16, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit sat down with Founder and CEO of Rebirth, Cheetara Heath Donna and Orlando spoke with Cheetara about the Non-Profit Organization and her mission to break generational barriers by means of housing and supportive services. A single mother of 5 and formerly unhoused person, Cheetara knows what it means to overcome adversity. Since beginning Rebirth in 2018, she’s purchased multiple multi-family housing units and land to help domestic violence victims and their ...
Down Payment Assistance w/ David Palmer
May 09, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit is talking about the city’s new down payment assistance program. At the end of March, Detroit announced the launch of a down payment assistance program aimed at lower-income earners who may be able to afford a monthly mortgage payment but don’t have enough savings for a down payment. Donna and Orlando spoke with David Palmer of DC Palmer LLC about the research and analysis team conducted around this new program. For more information on the Down Payment ...
Capital Impact on Equitable Development w/ Michelle Matthews and Elizabeth Luther
May 02, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBAuthentically Detroit discusses closing the racial wealth gap in the city and beyond. On this episode, Donna and Orlando speak with Michelle Matthews and Elizabeth Luther of Capital Impact. The four of them discuss Capital Impact’s decision to work more closely with people actually from our city to help close the racial wealth gap. Their Equitable Development Initiative seeks to help local real estate developers of color take a leadership role in redeveloping Detroit’s landscape. This allo...
Vaulted Voices: What About Us?!
April 27, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBDonna and Orlando gathered the youth together for a discussion centering their perspectives on different types of violence in the community. The group’s roundtable talk covers metal detectors inside of schools, gun violence, violence targeting the LGBTQ+ community, and more. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Love is Required
April 18, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBAuthentically Detroit covers the wave of violence seemingly taking over the city and more. On this episode, Donna and Orlando discuss environmental justice, reparations, and gun violence. Over the last week, there were multiple instances of simple disagreements escalating to gun violence. In one instance, a Detroit man shot two teens and two adults after his food was incorrectly delivered to their home. In another, an Employee was fatally shot after ‘cutting in line’ dispute inside of a Gr...
Truck Butts and Toxic Emissions with Aaron Mondry and Jena Brooker
April 11, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThe gang's all here again! Orlando returns this week along with journalists Aaron Mondry and Jena Brooker. Donna and Orlando speak with them about the trucking problem plaguing east siders in Detroit. Aaron and Jena’s investigation found that almost one truck passes through the neighborhood adjacent to the Stellantis auto plant per minute, daily. This poses a serious air quality issue and residents want justice. To read the full story, click here. FOR HOT TAKES: HIDDEN MEMO WAS SUPPOSED...
Outage Outrage and Energy Justice with Jackson Koeppel
April 04, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit talks about what’s been on everyone’s mind recently - power outages. Donna and Jackson Koeppel, Founder and Executive Director of Souladarity, sat down for a discussion about outages and energy justice. The duo outlines issues of affordability and infrastructure as well as DTE’s business model, which drives the issues. Finally, they go over the ways the team at Souladarity tackles these issues and how others can get involved in the fight for energy justice....
Youth Voices: Vaping, Relationships, and Cancel Culture
March 29, 2023 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBThis week, Authentically Detroit is amplifying youth voices! The Vaulted Youth Podcast Program provides youth the opportunity to develop and produce their very own podcasts! This week we introduce The Black Bubble, The Culture Channel, and Black N Smart - original podcasts created by our young people. FOR HOT TAKES: COULD $1,200 A MONTH IN DIRECT CASH HELP DETROITERS? THIS GROUP THINKS SO WHITMER SIGNS RIGHT-TO-WORK REPEAL, PREVAILING WAGE RESTORATION Support the show Follow us on In...
ShotStopping & Shotcalling with Dr. Eddie Connor
March 21, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBSpring has sprung this week on Authentically Detroit! Orlando sat down with Dr. Eddie Connor, Spokesman for the American Cancer Society, Author, and recipient of The President Obama Lifetime Achievement Award. The two discussed Eddie’s journey as a cancer survivor and among many things, what it means to forgive. FOR HOT TAKES: DUGGAN PUTS CRIME ON RESIDENTS - TO THE TUNE OF $700,000 COOLEY HIGH SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN REJECTED BY DETROIT SCHOOL BOARD Support the show Follow us on In...
Path to Homeownership with Bargain Block and CFCU
March 14, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week Authentically Detroit spent 313 Day discussing the housing crisis. Donna sat down with Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, the stars of HGTV’s Bargain Block, plus Tansley Stearns, President & CEO of Community Financial Credit Union (CFCU). The group discussed Bargain Block & CFCU’s new partnership, which intends to make home buying more attainable for Detroiters! FOR HOT TAKES: VACANT HOMES VS. HOMELESSNESS IN CITIES AROUND THE U.S. STATE OPENS VOUCHER WAITING LIST FOR 61 COUNTIES. ...
Money in the Right Hands with Darnell Adams
March 07, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThis week Authentically Detroit discusses the importance of on-the-ground philanthropy! Donna and Orlando sat down with The Gilbert Family Foundation’s Director of Detroit Community Initiatives, Darnell Adams, to discuss how Black Detroiters are leading Dan Gilbert’s $500 million philanthropic pledge to the Detroit community. FOR HOT TAKES: MICHIGAN STOPPED OHIO TOXIC WASTE LAST WEEK, BUT WE IMPORT WASTE EVERY DAY DUGGAN'S $2.6B BUDGET PROPOSAL INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX CUTS S...