Detroit Is Different

Episode Notes Eban Morales is a father advocating and working on behalf of other parents of Highland Park MI. Highland Park MI has been impacted in the most challenging ways in Post-Industrial America. The home of where the Model T Ford Assembly line ushered in the renaissance of Metro-Detroit & Michigan’s economic & social relevance internationally is experiencing a new day. Public systems attributed to common realities of water, fire, library, and schools have been diminished and/or non-existent. Eban is one of the citizens of Highland Park working to demand the representation with taxation. Eban’s work as an artist and love now for advocacy interplay with his open and optimistic vision for what can be. We discuss Highland Park past & present. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see, and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and

Episode Notes Donna Jackson has an eclectic spirit. The intelligence of an engineer, doctor, and theorist have culminated into a passion for expression through artistry. Planning and working on projects using graphics, paint, and curating the art of others has created platforms of success for Donna. We discuss how she moved from her Westside background to now welcoming international attention. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see, and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Paly, and Sticher. Comment, suggest, and conect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Episode Notes Unassuming and introverted is the natural disposition of a rising comedy star, Jeff Horste. Jeff was featured on Kevin Hart’s Comedy Central Hart of the City show in 2017 which led to his 30 minute Comedy Central special for Kevin Hart’s Next Level which will air Friday August 24 2018 at 11pm EST. Horste is one of the four Motor City Laugh Kings with Josh Adams, Darius Bennett, and Ron Taylor. His jokes on society, race, and America are cutting and thought provoking. The voice he’s found as a comedian proves that art and messages can be entertaining while enlightening. We discuss his past in Oak Park, love for teachers through his family, and time as a door to door salesman. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see, and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Paly, and Sticher. Comment

Episode Notes Charlie Beckham’s Detroit story runs deep. Engineering at General Motors when GM was the largest company in the world began Beckham’s professional journey. Soon he joined his older brother Bill Beckham and worked with the Coleman Young’s Mayoral administration. Ever since his start with Coleman Young Beckham has worked on behalf of the city. The understanding of people, systems, and himself has crystallized to a humble wisdom of today. This was a gem of an interview discussing basketball, Russell Woods, Cadillac car, and much more. Beckham is presenting a one-man show about his life at the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History Saturday, September 15, 2018, @ 8pm Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see, and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Paly, and Sticher. Commen

Episode Notes Eric Campbell is a Father who’s creating art he’s passionate about to inspire himself, his children, and his elders. Riverwise Magazine is part of the legacy of Grace Lee Boggs and carries the mission of social justice she executed her whole life. Campbell is the editor and a writer finding community voices to collaborate in giving their expression of what’s happening in Detroit. Campbell wrote a series of political, business, and community work for the Michigan Citizen Newspaper (Shout Out to the legacy of Charles Kelly and my big homie Mrs. T Teresa Kelly). Giving a soundboard for neighborhood work is the intentionality of Riverwise, and for years now it’s creative mission has provided a platform for many (I was featured as a Riverwise writer). In this interview, we discuss music, Detroit attitude, and more. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see, and experien

Episode Notes Fluent like many of my guests I’ve known for years but through our interview now have a much more in-depth perspective of who he is. He was one of the youngest people to make his way to Café Mahogany when Zana (of Spectacles Boutique) provided him the opportunity to host. The techniques of shaping expression from hip-hop to poetry were laid and followed from Khary Kimani Turner (my name brother I just featured). Fluent’s work is experiential. The experience you get in Detroit. His eclectic blends of Dexter bus rides (shout out the 16!) with Detroit’s most exclusive art scene is his plot to place characters exploring Detroit. In our interview, we discuss his upcoming show ‘Please, Her, Please Him.’ Honoring romance. A few common definitions of the word PLEASE: 1. Cause to feel happy and satisfied. 2. Take only one's own wishes into consideration in deciding how to act or proceed. 3. To afford or give pleasure or satisfaction Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 9 pm at the N'Namdi Center for Contemp

Episode Notes Sam (Handsome Sam) Spurill is a co-owner of one of the places in Downtown Detroit that brings in the essence of Millenial Detroit. Queens Bar at 35 E Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 since opening has brought in the energy of today's young Detroit. The essence of a venue packed with 24 & 26 year old Detroiters from different life walks is an extension of Sam's vision. Here Sam talks his start as a server, to bartender, to bar owner today. A relationship split between a Mother in some of Detroit's toughest places and Father in one of Metro-Detroit's most affluent suburbs. This is a great discussion on growing up, nightlife, parents, and even the Silverdome. Visit Queens Bar in Downtown Detroit any of the seven nights of the week. Also, share and like Detroit is Different visit www.detroitisdifferent.com and tell a friend. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear,

Episode Notes Tom Lawrence is a content creator. This interview goes deep into ways to continue to build podcasts, youtube channels, and more. Watch this to learn more about building an audience online and keeping an audience engaged online. Podcasting has provided him an opportunity to speak on Microsoft's campus ... about Linux. Youtube videos have provided Tom an audience and following of 10,000's into the cybersecurity and technology. We discuss the direction of content today and getting started and staying active in creating it. Check out Tom Lawrence on Youtube at TheTecknowledge and visit www.lawrencesystems.com. Also, share and like Detroit is DIfferent visit www.detroitisdifferent.com and tell a friend. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see, and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Pal

Episode Notes Tom Choske State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 6 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political, community, and business allies? • If not elected in this campaign in what ways would you still engage the district? • What committees of the State house intrigue you most? • How do you plan on becoming more aware and cognizant of the dynamics impacting the lives of Michigan residents?

Episode Notes Gregory Creswell State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 1 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political, community, and business allies? • If not elected in this campaign in what ways would you still engage the district? • What committees of the State house intrigue you most? • How do you plan on becoming more aware and cognizant of the dynamics impacting the lives of Michigan residents?

Episode Notes Najanava Harvey-Quinn State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 7 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political, community, and business allies? • If not elected in this campaign in what ways would you still engage the district? • What committees of the State house intrigue you most? • How do you plan on becoming more aware and cognizant of the dynamics impacting the lives of Michigan residents?

Episode Notes Jasmine Henry State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 8 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political, community, and business allies? • If not elected in this campaign in what ways would you still engage the district? • What committees of the State house intrigue you most? • How do you plan on becoming more aware and cognizant of the dynamics impacting the lives of Michigan residents?

Episode Notes Jeff Jones State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 7 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political, community, and business allies? • If not elected in this campaign in what ways would you still engage the district? • What committees of the State house intrigue you most? • How do you plan on becoming more aware and cognizant of the dynamics impacting the lives of Michigan residents?

Episode Notes Samantha Magdaleno State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 6 The questions I asked are: • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political, community, and business allies? • If not elected in this campaign in what ways would you still engage the district? • What committees of the State house intrigue you most? • How do you plan on becoming more aware and cognizant of the dynamics impacting the lives of Michigan residents?

Episode Notes Michele Oberholtzer State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 4 The questions I asked are: • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political, community, and business allies? • If not elected in this campaign in what ways would you still engage the district? • What committees of the State house intrigue you most? • How do you plan on becoming more aware and cognizant of the dynamics impacting the lives of Michigan residents?

Episode Notes Gregory Reed is an engineer that’s spent decades in the practice of Entertainment Law. Reed’s patience and understanding for systems led to his work into Entertainment Law. In the 1970’s relationships with fellow Michigan State Spartans (like Bubba Smith and more) created the opportunity to represent athletes. He soon wrote a book that has been cited and used as the standard for negotiating all athlete contracts. Today Attorney Reed is most known for his career in protecting the likeness and image of celebrities. His work with the honorable Rosa Parks is internationally recognized. He was also the exclusive Attorney for many Black theater companies, Kronk Boxing (RIP Emmanuel Stewart), Anita Baker, and many more acts. We discuss so much of his work into creating efforts outside of law alone. Today he is preparing for his Cruise’IN the D Car Expo (August 17 – 19, 2018), and Classic Women Whips & Wheels (Sat July 7, 2018). Please share, like, and send this to a friend in support of Detroit is

Episode Notes Southeast Texas, Mexico, and Southwest Detroit have interconnected ties that link all regions to families, culture, and food. Samuel Alvarado is a Mexican American with family roots in America dating back to his grandfather. His grandfather opened Mexican Fiesta restaurant in Dearborn in the 1960’s and since has sustained his Uncles, Father, and his family. The upbringing or education, culture, and love for Mexico have impacted Sam’s view of the world. Hard work, entrepreneurship, and family are the values Sam’s grown into truth overtime. We discuss Texas, Mexico, and how Mexican culture is loved and misunderstood in America. This was a fun discussion into what can expand opportunity, love, and vision of family growth. Please share, like, and send this to a friend in support of Detroit is Different. Also visit www.detroitisdifferent.com weekly to stay informed on the culture of the city.

Episode Notes Khary Kimani Turner is a working on behalf of HS students throughout Detroit in honor of Coleman Alexander Young. Today, Coleman A Young Foundation has a hip-hop touch under the leadership and servitude of Khary Kimani Turner. Initiatives like text drives for money are new approaches to support needed for our community. Turner talks music, fatherhood (he and wife Tunesia have the coolest son ever), and Detroit. The status of Black Bottom Collective music, performance, and legacy is also explored in this interview. My brother in name and an example in game made it out to the Detroit is Different incubator. Please share, like, and send this to a friend in support of Detroit is Different. Also visit www.detroitisdifferent.com weekly to stay informed on the culture of the city.

Episode Notes Nabeela Khan is a photographer inspired by the creativity of her Father. Her Father’s love for music while career in law encouraged her to stay expressing herself through artistry. Nabeela’s Muslim & Pakistani roots impact her life’s perspective and love for family. We discuss common American misunderstandings of the Middle East and Islamic culture. Also how her family grew an understanding for her photography. Please share, like, and send this to a friend in support of Detroit is Different. Also visit www.detroitisdifferent.com weekly to stay informed on the culture of the city.

Episode Notes Detroit is Different Podcast Network sits down and views and comments on Luke Cage Season 1: with Piper Carter of the Piper Carter Podcast; Maceo & Wae of Searching for Clair Huxtable; LaDonna & MarkQuisha from My Natural Hair; Sparkle & Tina Andramadon from Tiddies & Tacos; and Infinity & Pri-Smiilz from an Untitled Podcast soon to come.