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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?

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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 Different. Also visit www.detroitisdifferent.com weekly to stay informed on the culture of the city.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mishara Davis, Imani Coby, Nia Cleage, Julian Morgan are all professionals under 26 years old in Washington DC and from Detroit. Attracting talented young people and retaining talented young people is one of the most difficult challenges Detroit/ Metro-Detroit has. These Detroiters are in DC earning 3x - 4x as much as their friends in Detroit. We discuss opportunity, living in Detroit, future, family, and what Washington DC has given them that Detroit has not. This is an interesting discussion with a group of people often talked about and around but here it's with ... Young Gifted Capable Black People! I urge you all to listen to this talk and take into account their experience and perspective. Also, why would some of Detroit's most skilled young people travel 100's of miles away for professional careers? Continue to like, share, and invite friends to Detroit is Different. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com

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Speak Roc is a podcaster, Motivational Speaker, Huband, and Father of 3 beautiful Daughters working in his business. From years of military service traveling the US he's come back to Detroit to provide ideas, support, and initiative for the community. We discuss his path leaving Martin Luther King Jr HS and returning to earn a diploma, later a degree, and years of military service. Today that drive and discipline he applies to community work and advocacy. Continue to watch, share, like, and invite a friend to experience Detroit is Different. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com

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Karinda Washington is a visionary. Influenced through her Mother's hard work impacting the community Karinda has launched efforts of culture, advocacy, and social awareness. Today she works in DC for Homeland Security and for years now has advocated for inclusion and transparency. Her talent and skill were recognized immediately in Washington DC and she talks about her current take and relationship with Detroit, her Detroit Family, and more. This is a special interview about what led her to DC and how she thinks about opportunities for young creatives in Detroit and DC. Continue to view, share, like, and invite a friend to Detroit is Different. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com

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Keir Worthy is a true Detroiter, someone with many skills and talents. Hip-hop Music's history is linked to Keir, International Design is linked to Keir, and African Centered Education is of Keir. While attending the University of Texas in the late 80's he introduced SXSW to all Black Music (including Hip-hop), and has worked in record promotions and marketing for of 25 years. Managing acts like Brand Nubian, 3rd Bass, Snow, and many more is his pedigree. Currently he's working on Wakandacon in Chicago August 3 - 5, 2018 and the Detroit is Different Film Fest in October 2018. This was an interesting discussion. PS Keir's cousin Sterling Toles sits in on this interview as well. Stay tuned, like, share, and invite a friend to the Detroit is Different experience! www.detroitisdifferent.com