
I Was Taught How to Organize at Church, Imani Foster
“I was taught how to organize at church.” Imani Foster’s story is about what happens when faith, family, education, and Black Detroit community organizing become

“I was taught how to organize at church.” Imani Foster’s story is about what happens when faith, family, education, and Black Detroit community organizing become

“I wanted to come back to the city that raised me.” Jasmine Brooks’ commitment to Detroit students is rooted in a life shaped by family,

“I was taught how to organize at church.” Imani Foster’s story is about what happens when faith, family, education, and Black Detroit community organizing become

“You don’t know who’s in there. Some of the biggest opportunities have always happened when nobody was watching.” That lesson becomes the heartbeat of this

“I’m an east sider until I die.” That declaration from Joshua Roberson sets the tone for a conversation rooted in legacy, accountability, and love for

“I’m old school.” That simple declaration opens a conversation that quickly becomes a masterclass on why history, creativity, and community are inseparable. Artist, educator, gardener,

“It went from me wanting leggings that fit my body on my weight loss journey to people wearing them at the airport.” That single moment

“The first thing I like to say when I talk to anybody who filled out the survey thank you thank you.” That simple expression of