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Detroit is Different

Season 2

Tony Stovall Celebrates 100 Years of Hot Sam's Clothing

Detroit is Different episode 174

Episode Notes

Tony Stovall's presence is felt when you are in a room with him. The classic laugh, inspirational knowledge, and uncompromising support of Black business will make an impact on you. 

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Cliff Green Celebrates 100 Years of Hot Sam's Clothing

Detroit is Different podcast episode 175

Episode Notes

Cliff Green is an example of professional cool. Green's style and perspective have been a guide for all men in Detroit looking for fashion ideas since the 1980s. Cliff Green is an owner of Hot Sam's Clothing celebrating 100 years of business. 

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Vaughn Arrington on Motivating past Incarceration

Detroit is Different Podcast episode 201

Episode Notes

Vaughn Arrington is memorable. The laugh, smile, inspirational perspective, and stories stand out. Vaughn opens up about his childhood and living in the 1980's Detroit as both his parents dove into the street economy. 

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Why Vote Yes on Proposal P Detroit (Attorney Richard Mack)

Detroit is Different Podcast episode 202

Episode Notes

Richard Mack is a lifelong Detroit that represents the people in what he does. Attorney Mack works on behalf of workers and labor rights against the greed and exploitive nature of business. 

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Colleen Ivana Jones Lifted Literacy and Arts Organization

Detroit is Different podcast episode 203

Episode Notes

Colleen Ivana Jones, also known as Vonnie Pill, is a less seasoned Detroiter that is making a big impact on the city’s art scene. She is the art director for the Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit Committee, a proprietor of Lifted Literacy and Arts organization as well as

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Darren Brown Film Director & Executive Director

Detroit is Different podcast episode 204

Darren Brown is a visionary. In this interview, we explore how he began filming with the dream and learned the rest through experience. We talk Sibley’s Shoes, Rap videos in the 2000s, and today’s Detroit movie industry. Friday, October 29 Darren’s new movie Dymez premiere’s at the Bel Air Luxury Cinema. 

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Steve Spreitzer of the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion

Detroit is Different podcast episode 205

Steve Spreitzer of the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion joins me in a deep discussion on race in America and Detroit. Steve opens up about the current collaboration with MRDI and Dr. Carl Taylor. This was a deep conversation where I share more on the history of race in America and why race is so important. 

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Tia Ervin

Detroit is Different podcast episode 206

Tia Ervin is a legitimate hustler, social media influencer, and young parent-turned advocate. She works in the field of education and community outreach. Although she has a number of projects that she’s working on, her priority is supporting her children to cultivate their goals into businesses. 

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Stefany Washington

Detroit is Different episode 207

Stefany Washington is a self-proclaimed “whole vibe” and interviewing her was a joyous experience. Frustrated with the city’s approach to economic development, this local Detroiter decided to do something about it. Not only did she put in her bid as a mayoral candidate, but she has also been helping community members understand the ins and outs of home

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Charlie Beckham: Detroit’s Black History is American History

Detroit is Different podcast episode 208

The original interview with Charlie Beckham was fun, engaging, and eye-opening. Today he is back to talk more about his life story. The one-man stage play is now a film shown on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 7 pm at the Charles H Wright Museum. His story opens up about the targeting of leaders and public officials under a microscope from the FBI. 

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