Detroit is Different

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  • Latest episode: “Sweet Leadership: April Anderson on Business, Balance & Building Culture”
  • Latest episode: “Beloved Community, Unbreakable Roots: The Kevin Jones Story”
  • Latest episode: “It Costs More to Be Poor: Real Talk on Housing, Hustling & Higher Ed for Shawntae Harris Mintline”

Step into the vibrant world of Detroit hip-hop and cultural storytelling with Kahn Santori Davison, a writer whose work has become the heartbeat of the city’s artistic narrative. From losing his parents in a tragic incident and being raised by his grandparents, to building a legacy as a columnist for The Michigan Citizen and Metro Times, Kahn has spent over 20 years chronicling the evolution of Detroit’s rap scene and community resilience. In this captivating episode of Detroit is Different, Kahn shares powerful reflections on his time with Grace Lee Boggs at Detroit Summer, his contributions to the Detroit Institute of Arts, and how hip-hop has transformed into a cornerstone of American culture. Don’t miss this intimate and inspiring conversation with a voice that has shaped the stories of a city that refuses to quit.