Detroit is Different’s March 2015 feature was the great Thornetta Davis. We spent a month together sharing stories, artistry, and ideas. Saturday March 31, 2015 at the Jam Handy Thornetta Davis joined me for a live recording of the Detroit is Different Podcast.

We discussed her start as a vocalist. During our discussion for the podcast she highlighted her interest in the Blues. Thornetta shared the story of her introduction into singing, writing, and performing the Blues. Thornetta is a gem to Detroit’s artistry.

The most intriguing fact she shared was the making of her […]

Yusef ‘Bunchy’ Shakur is an Author and Freedom Fighter. The month of February 2015 highlighted Yusef as the feature for the Detroit is Different website (www.detroitisdifferent.com). On this podcast I interview Yusef along with a host of audience members. This interview took place after Yusef delivered his 2015 State of Black Detroit Address.

Saturday February 21, 2015 Yusef Bunchy Shakur delivered his 2015 State of Black Detroit Address at Nandi’d Knowledge Cafe in Highland Park MI. He discusses opportunity, conflicts of interest, Detroit’s status relative to the nation, and the need for Detroiters to see one another as resources.

Detroit is Different’s November 2014 theme was Politics and as a podcast guest I welcomed the Honorable Sharon McPhail. We discuss her commitment, fight, plans for Detroit, and family.