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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

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Detroit is Different because people like Satori are here. Formally trained in classical music, she wound up baptized in the Funk performing with George Clinton and the Parliment for years. Then to Hawaii, LA, and Toronto, she's back in Detroit now. Satori's Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers is often imitated but sincerely missed because Satori is the gateway for the creativity. Satori shares perspectives on having a healthy quality life and artistry. I encourage all artists to watch this interview for inspiration. Take out some time and witness creativity in thought. Support Satori by visiting online at www.twistedtellers.org and getting tickets and tuning in (PS Big Announcements are soon to come from Satori and Twisted Storytellers). Also, share and continue to visit www.detroitisdifferent.com.

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Corey Williams is a Detroit Property Developer with a background that's more Detroit than many Property Developers. Williams shares the stories of moving into U of D Law from the Cody (Rouge) background. Currently, he is an owner of the Wildemere located at W McNichols & Wildemere. Visit on a Tuesday soon for Shrimp, Beef, or Chicken tacos, and to meet Corey.

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Julia Lynk is a true Eastsider now offering Metro-Detroit a mix of specialized, custom, exercise classes. Fitness by Julie is a movement that is Yoga, Aerobics, Hip-hop, Youth, and You! Julie opened Commit 2B Fit Studio11839 Gratiot Detroit, MI 48213. She shares her journey of entrepreneurship, building a family, and working with all ages/ backgrounds/ and genders with fitness. Visit www.fitnessbyjulie.net to join a class and movement of Fitness by Julie. Also, share www.detroitisdifferent and tell a friend about where the stories of Detroit's culture are.

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Chris Shorter is from Vicksburg MS but grew up on Detroit's Westside. Central HS graduate and FAMU scholar Shorter now is in the mix of Detroit's sister Chocolate City. Directing Washington DC's Department of Public Works is a life journey but only one side of the prism. Father, Son, Brother, and DC homeowner (in DC) Chris shares his vision on Detroit, Leadership, and Community Development.

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Stephanie L Hammonds grew up learning music and now spends a majority of her time protecting the artistry of music creators. Publishing, copyright, negotiation, licensing, are all dynamics of intellectual property that are becoming more and more important by the day. The internet has changed the way people get entertainment (streaming, downloading, subscription service) so Attorney Hammonds and others in the field are working harder to ensure fairness on behalf of artists. We artistic independence, art, and content. Reach Stephanie at (313)340-0440. Also, share and like Detroit is Different visit www.detroitisdifferent.com and tell a friend.

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Philadelphia PA, Oakland CA, and Brooklyn NYC all welcomed the spirit and artistry of Toby Barlow. A career in advertising led Barlow on travels across the nation as he honed his skills as a writer (Huffington Post, Sharp Teeth) . His fiction novels have taken on a life welcoming thousands of fans enthralled in stories of people, life, and circumstances. The circumstances he covers best is horror writing. The creativity oozes from Barlow’s takes on life. In this Detroit is Different interview Barlow shares his upbringing, ideas on Detroit today, and staying creative in the Motor City.

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1971 ushered the Sampson Family to Detroit MI from Louisville KY. Dr. Frederick Sampson accepted the role as pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church and brought with him a voice that’s changed the community. Membership at Tabernacle expanded from 1,500 to 5,000 in months. Throughout his 30 year tenure serving as pastor Sampson’s reign cast a shadow of the passion, commitment, and spirit that placed him in the esteem of Detroit preachers like Charles Adams, CL Franklin, and Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman.

May 19, 2018, Frederick G Sampson Foundation joins The Ecumenical Theological Seminary to honor the legacy of Dr. Fredrick G Sampson at the ‘Frederick G Sampson Symposium: Think I Said Something.’ The social activism and spiritual proclamation of Sampson’s work will be honored. Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. (Emeritus Trinity UCC IL), Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas (Christian Theological Seminary IN), Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III. (Friendship West Baptist Church TX), Rev. Dr. Mayowa Reynolds (Fellowship Chapel) and a host of many other guests in walks of Faith who were all impacted by Rev Sampson. This interactive event welcomes everyone. Click here to purchase your ticket to attend and be inspired.

Freda Sampson (co-host of Detroit is Different’s Black Coffee Podcast) joined me to talk about her Father’s legacy. This was a fun interview. Rev. Sampson was a preacher I remember impacting so much of Detroit. In this discussion, I learned about his relationship with Muhammad Ali in Louisville KY. We also talked about his time leading the Detroit NAACP, working with Dr. Martin Luther King, and much more.