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Vegan Gumbo, Collard Greens, and the Brewster Projects all connect to Chef Buddah

Chef Buddah’s journey sounds fascinating, especially with his deep roots in Detroit and his culinary adventures spanning from the Brewster … More

West Seven Mile is Keeping Healthy with Sea Moss & Alkaline Water, Brother Bey & Moor Herbs

Finding purpose for Isaiah Orton-Bey was discovered in his quest for deeper understandings of life. Along the stretch of West … More

A Debt Owed, Not a Handout: Detroit’s Role in the Reparations Movement

This video essay serves as a poignant testament to Detroit’s pivotal contribution to the reparations movement, highlighting the enduring struggle … More

Detroit is Different Podcast

S6E61 -Nourishing Detroit's Future: Organizing & Food Justice with Malik Yakini
Detroit is Different welcomes back Baba Malik Yakini for the 10-year anniversary episode of the Detroit is Different podcast. As both a witness and a catalyst for change, Baba Malik shares his personal growth over the years. Understanding the importance of vision, institutional resilience, and community engagement, he reflects on the challenges and triumphs of […]
S6E60 -Detroit's First Lady of House: DJ Stacey Hotwaxx Hale's Journey from Sears to Legend
From humble beginnings at a Detroit club (now a laundromat) on Livernois and McNichols, DJ Stacey Hotwaxx Hale emerged as Detroit's first female house music artist, guided by her engineering background and inspired by her mother's groundbreaking work in federal government contracting in the 1970s. Known as the Godmother of House Music, Hale's masterful ability […]
S6E59 -Deeply Committed to Justice for Detroit, Tonya Myers-Phillips
Tonya Myers Phillips, an attorney deeply committed to justice for Detroit, has long advocated for Right to Counsel for residents facing foreclosure and many other community-centered causes. At the Sugar Law Center, where she serves as Community Partnerships & Development Director, Tonya collaborates closely with local organizations, working to establish community benefits agreements and offer […]
S6E58 -Metro Detroit's Largest Small Business Shopping Experience, All Things Detroit & Jennyfer Crawford
All Things Detroit is Metro Detroit's largest small business shopping experience, bringing hundreds of local vendors and thousands of shoppers together in Eastern Market's Sheds 3, 4, and 5 each Spring and Fall. Curated by Jennyfer Crawford over the past decade, the event showcases Detroit-made food, clothing, candles, and even Faygo jams and jellies, creating […]
S6E57 -Baba Ari Shen Reflects on 56 Years of Sculpting Black Hair, From Indiana Roots to Detroit's Rich Culture
Baba Ari Shen has been cutting, sculpting, and celebrating natural Black hair for over 56 years, from the 1970s to now, witnessing the transformation of Black hair culture through different eras. His journey began in Indiana, where he learned from legends in Black hair care and became a master of his craft. His work has […]

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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What if ... I create fiction based concepts of opportunities that could have and would have changed Detroit history.