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”

Unapologetic conversation with political strategist Brandon Jessup, who’s on a mission to ignite Black political power and transform grassroots organizing in Michigan. In this episode, we dissect the frustrations fueling voter apathy, explore how systemic disenfranchisement has left Black communities politically homeless, and chart a bold path forward. As a national leader in advancing equity and a candidate for chair of the Michigan Democratic Black Caucus, Jessup delivers an inspiring blueprint for building community power, from empowering precinct delegates to mobilizing around reparations. He unpacks how Detroit’s unique political and cultural landscape can spark statewide change while emphasizing the importance of intergenerational leadership, economic justice, and staying grounded in community values. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to organizing, this conversation will leave you informed, energized, and ready to take action.