Detroit is Different

  • Latest episode: “Fair Share, Real Power: Detroiters, Development, and the Future of Justice with Theo Pride”
  • Latest episode: “From Joy Road Roots to WDET’s “The Metro” with Tia Graham”
  • Latest episode: “Five Generations, One Mission: Renette Jackson on Law, Motherhood, and Black Detroit’s Future”

  • Latest episode: “Fair Share, Real Power: Detroiters, Development, and the Future of Justice with Theo Pride”
  • Latest episode: “From Joy Road Roots to WDET’s “The Metro” with Tia Graham”
  • Latest episode: “Five Generations, One Mission: Renette Jackson on Law, Motherhood, and Black Detroit’s Future”

Renika McQueen’s journey in managing a correctional facility and producing films reflects her understanding of structure, discipline, and leadership in both arenas. Her passion for writing, which began in childhood, has always been a way for her to express her emotions, thoughts, and talents. What started as a simple outlet has grown into a flourishing career in film. In this Detroit is Different feature, Renika discusses her latest TV series on Tubi, The Stranger in Our House. She shares the evolution of her storytelling from urban novels to screenwriting, as well as her approach to balancing business and maintaining her creative spark. Renika also opens up about how the pillars of family and marriage have played crucial roles in keeping her grounded and focused on her work.