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Detroit is Different

Season 2

Miguel on Detroit is Different

Founding the Sno-Hut

Miguel was born in Mississippi and as a child made his way to Detroit. Growing in Detroit in the late 1970s and 80s he navigated a new reality in the world of the Urban metropolis through the landscape of the phenomenon which crack cocaine swept Black communities nationwide. 

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Monda Mims on Detroit is Different

Creating Twice Ah Child Reborn Nursery

Monda Mims is a true creative. Living blocks away from Detroit is Different incubator Monda is making lifelike infant dolls selling across the nation and world. What began as an interest has become a business. Today people call, request, and ask for Monda to make dolls in memory of their lost children, grown children, and for those who can’t have children

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M Squared the Emcee AKA Madison the Emcee

Madison on Detroit is Different

Madison is also known as M Squared and performs Hip-hop. Her love for performance grew from performing for her family. Today she charts on Spotify with a mix of songs about being confident, growing up, and her style. Madison shares her perspective on balancing school and performance. Also, she speaks about her work with Mosaic Youth Theater. 

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a Lot of Studio ... vacant lot to Summer Destination

Detroit is Different podcast episode

Episode Notes

Khary Frazier the Founder of Detroit is Different is in the chair being interviewed by Sharea Ayers and Gigi Guida. The discussion explores the roots of Detroit is Different, a Lot of Studio, and love for Detroit. 

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Jasahn and Krystal Larsosa on Community

Detroit is Different podcast episode 169

Episode Notes

Jasahn and Krystal Larsosa are best friends, parents, community activists, and now candidates for public office in Detroit. The couple joined Detroit is Different and open up about their childhood, love for community, background in family, and more. 

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Sharea Ayers on Juneteenth Jubilee

Detroit is Different podcast episode 170

Episode Notes

Sharea Ayers is an advocate for Black History. Her passion was sparked as a child gravitating to any and all information about how Black people took initiative in creativity, business, community, and family. 

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P-Dot and Chise on Hip-hop and Coney Island

Detroit is Different podcast episode 171

Episode Notes

P Dot and Chise are two talented hip-hop artists in their own right and now collaboratively offering music. They join Detroit is Different with B Scarber and talk about their vision for the Coney Island mixtape and their Detroit stories. 

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Lazar Favors on Black-owned Liquor Brands

Detroit is Different podcast episode 172

Episode Notes

Lazar Favors originally wanted to accent his wife’s (Marshalle) Trinity Film Festival with Uncle Nearest whiskey as a great touch. The idea led to his position as the official Michigan representative for the brand. 

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Piper Carter talks NYC Photography, Hip-hop, & High-end Fashion

Detroit is Different podcast episode 173

Episode Notes

Piper Carter joins Detroit is Different to talk about her hiatus from podcasting on the Piper Carter show since her Mother’s passing. In this interview, we delve deeper into her love for hip-hop and photography. 

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