Detroit is Different

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  • Latest episode: “From Voting Tests to Community Benefits Agreements: Brenda Butler’s Detroit Playbook”
  • Latest episode: “Delivering Justice: How a Detroit Son Reconnects, Joe Drew-Hundley”
  • Latest episode: “Speak Life, Live Love: a Detroit Poet Goddess, One Single Love Rose”

The Detroit Police historically have had a strained relationship with the Black community. The 1943 Riot, 1967 Rebellion, the Sojourner Truth Housing incidents, the Big Four, Malice Green, Aiyana Jones, and many more dividing acts have created a tense connection between Black and Blue in Detroit. Tawana Honeycomb Petty’s relationship witnessing this is layered with officers in her family and neighbors experiencing harassment. Tawana opens up about her journey from poetry into becoming a Social Justice warrior. In the shadows of greats like Dr. Gloria House comes the connection between literary arts and social justice. Tawana stands as one of the strongest advocates against police surveillance and what that means for human rights. In this Detroit is Different feature we explore her works and path towards freedom for all.

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