Detroit is Different

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  • Latest episode: “We Have Been Locked Away From Our History, Olayami Dabls Journey”
  • Latest episode: “Black Stories on the Big Screen: Inside the Detroit Black Film Festival with Marshalle Favors”
  • Latest episode: “Taste of Black Spirits is Building Black Ownership From the Bottle to the Shelf”

Ismail Walton has used Hip-hop as his canvas for creativity. An original breakdancer from Southwest Detroit his talents have taken him across the nation. Today Walton uses that approach towards creativity to design fashion and invent. His Coat which is a book-bag has garnered the attention of schools, foundations, and corporations. As he prepares for the release of his fashion invention, Walton visits Detroit is Different to talk Detroit hip-hop dance. If you’re interested in jitting (jitterbug), popping and locking, breaking, and ticking from an originator Walton gives insight. He also talks about the history of Black Southwest Detroit. His dance crew defeating Anita Baker in a talent show, his childhood friendship with Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ Flenory, and friendship with fashion icon Maurice Malone are all explored in this interview.