Detroit is Different

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  • Latest episode: “Arts Are Essential, John Sloan III on Performance, Black Detroit, and the Power of Cultural Leadership”
  • Latest episode: “Sports is a Vehicle, Leland Stein III on Detroit, Journalism, and Building Black Community”
  • Latest episode: “I’m Putting out a Beacon Out So I Can Find My People, Lauren Hood on Belonging, Vision & Black Detroit”

Arthur League was born in Tennessee. Growing as a child in the American South through the 50’s and 60’s being Black instilled discipline and willingness in Arthur. From TN his journey landed him in Los Angeles where he was drawn to the Black Panther Party. Protecting the neighborhood against destructive elements of dope pushers and Police brutality was the work of the Black Panther Party Arthur took up. A month after joining the Party he faced the charges and conviction of firing and fighting officers. Upon his release from incarceration, Arthur has stayed true to revolutionary works. His Detroit connection and bond with Yusef Shakur was sparked more than 10 years ago at the United States Social Forum. Arthur League joins Detroit is Different to talk about Community and more in this candid interview.