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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

S6E66 -MaBus Bettis: The Heart of a Champion, a Family Legacy, and Detroit’s Super Bowl Story
In the summer of 1967, as Detroit was embroiled in one of its most transformative moments, Glady's Bettis found herself halfway across the globe in Germany, where her journey as a trailblazer began. In this inspiring episode, Glady's—known affectionately as "MaBus"—shares her incredible story of leadership as a big sister, her role as a guiding […]
S6E65 -Reimaginings in Verse: Jason “Squeeze” Ford on Creativity, Culture, and Community
In this episode of the Detroit is Different podcast, host Khary Frazier welcomes Jason Ford, widely known as “Squeeze,” a Saginaw-born and Detroit-rooted writer, poet, actor, performer, and producer whose spoken word artistry and theatrical writing have transformed stages and sparked dialogue across the city. Squeeze reflects on the journey that led him from Eastern […]
S6E64 -Rooted in Vision: Alexis Smith’s Journey to Mentorship and Creativity
"Cultivating Queens of Creativity": In this enlightening episode of Detroit is Different, host Khary Frazier welcomes Alexis Smith, whose radiant passion for nurturing young Black girls’ artistry beams as bright as a mural on a summer day in the city. Smith, shaped by the rich history and legacy of Malcolm X Academy and guided by […]
S6E63 -Building Futures: Shalece Daniels on Detroit, Business, and Community
Discover how dreams, community, and history intertwine in the heart of Detroit with Shalece Daniels. Listen to our conversation about transformative community initiatives and personal journeys on the Detroit is Different podcast. Transitioning from personal history to present endeavors, Shalece and Khary delve into the significance of community work and homeownership in Detroit. Shalece's involvement […]
S6E62 -Detroit's Hip Hop Roots: A Conversation with P Gruv from Da Enna C
Dive into the heart of Detroit hip hop history with P Groove! From the legendary Rhythm Kitchen era to today's scene, discover the beats and stories that shaped it all. Through thick waves of artistic evolution, P Gruv grows his skill set during his school years, embodying the diversity of hip hop culture. Highland Park […]

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.