Detroit is Different

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  • Latest episode: “AJ Williams on Black Storytelling Detroit Roots and Writing the Culture Forward”
  • Latest episode: “Pierre Roberson Shares How Faith Family and Business Build a Lasting Detroit Legacy”
  • Latest episode: “From Highland Park to AI Dafina Brown Maps Black Detroit Future”

In this episode of Detroit is Different, we delve into the journey of Tepfirah Rushdan, Detroit’s Director of Sustainability, whose love for camping blossomed into a career dedicated to sustainable land use for Detroiters. A Cass Tech graduate rooted in the 7 Mile and Wyoming neighborhood, Tepfirah shares her insights on self-sustainability and community reliance through farming. As a founding member of the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund, she has become an expert in urban agriculture and land access, advocating passionately for Black people to join her in this journey. Tune in to hear Tepfirah’s inspiring story and her vision for a more sustainable Detroit.