Detroit is Different

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  • Latest episode: “From Collingwood to Command: Sheriff Washington’s Call to Serve Detroit”
  • Latest episode: “Protect Your Crown, James Tate on Healing, Policy, and Mental Health for Black Men”
  • Latest episode: “Prayers, Property, and Purpose the Story of Glenn Wilson”

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“The breath is the spirit, and your diaphragm is the altar.” In this episode of Detroit is Different, Bryce Detroit opens the mic and the mind. From respiratory therapy to rap, ancestral stories from Lexington, Mississippi to Kinston, North Carolina to the East Side of Detroit, Bryce reveals the roots that shaped his revolutionary rhythm. “You know your breath ain’t right when your shoulders rise—that’s not breath, that’s stress.” A deep dive into the soul science of breathing, Black migration, music engineering, and building Black economic infrastructure. Bryce drops life lessons, laughs, and liberation philosophies. “We’re not mimicking the system—we’re building our own damn machine.” Tune in for ancestral tributes, Halle Raiders memories, Cast Tech revelations, and how a Merlot Benz, Jarvis from Iron Man, and Trading Places all connect to healing through culture. “Call yourself the thing, then do the thing—identity is the key to behavior.” You’ll learn, feel, and be inspired to build the new Detroit.

“You don’t know Detroit ’til you know Vinewood!” In this deeply-rooted, powerful conversation, Victoria Camille takes us on a journey through generational migration, community transformation, and grassroots organizing. From her granddad “Kid Heney” the boxer at Joe Louis Arena, to growing up in River Rouge and Santa Rosa, to facing the harsh realities of returning to a declining Vinewood, Victoria brings layered Detroit truths: “I thought I saw a ghost—it was Auntie Lulu on my porch.” This Detroit is Different episode spans from field trips in a hippie teacher’s van to fighting off street racers with flower beds and block clubs. Victoria shares the real reasons she’s running for Police Commissioner in District 7: “We need to move from policing to true community safety.” If you’ve ever wondered how to turn inherited homes into healing spaces or how to push yourself to the edge like a 400-meter sprint, this one’s for you.

“Supporting your people isn’t always convenient—but it’s powerful.” That’s the gospel according to poet, author, and creator Shaun Moore-Bey. In this soul-stirring Detroit is Different episode, Shaun takes us on a journey from Conant Gardens to the Cass Tech classrooms, from Mississippi family reunions to standing-room-only poetry readings. “I was the nerd with a hundred X-Men toys, making up universes,” Shaun recalls. But his imagination and deep ancestral lessons from his grandfather—”Jesus is Black” being the first eye-opener—planted a seed that bloomed through hip hop, community activism, and the written word. From prison time to poetic purpose, Shaun’s story is a testimony to transformation. He speaks candidly about internal healing, cultural pride, and why “words are spells” that can build or break a people. Tune in to hear how this Positive Poet uses storytelling to uplift Black women, honor elders, and create a legacy for the next thousand years. “To love me is to love Black women,” he says. “We’re not separate—we’re two sides of the same coin.”

“I never ran for office thinking that I was going to be rich. I already knew. How did I know? Because your dad, my dad, we weren’t poor as folks would like to say. Folks don’t like to use the word poor anymore. But we weren’t in poverty, or we weren’t unfortunate in a lot of ways, but we weren’t rich. We still had tough times.” From family councils and tech legacies to state politics and AI innovations, Fred Durhal III’s life is a masterclass in leadership forged through Detroit’s unique cultural and political terrain. Raised in a family that counted MLK allies and owned tech firms before Black tech was a trend, Durhal says, “Public service was never a choice — it was a calling.” He shares how music shaped his leadership style, the reality of being a Black state rep under constant scrutiny, and why he’s running for mayor: “I want to rebuild Detroit through the strength of our families.” This Detroit is Different interview dives into roots, representation, and the relentless hope that fuels his vision.

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