Black Detroit Democracy Podcast
Black Detroit Democracy Podcast
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The purpose of this podcast is to encourage Detroit's citizens to stay vigilant in the fight for justice and equality, with a special call to action for Black Detroit. We seek to build awareness of our history as a gateway to freedom, a beacon for justice, and a laboratory of liberation. Together, Donna and Sam will illuminate the complexities of Detroit’s unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.
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The podcast addresses themes related to justice, equality, and political engagement in Detroit, with episodes exploring topics such as the financialization of Detroit, community violence intervention as an alternative to policing, and the role of journalism in highlighting working-class issues.

The purpose of this podcast is to encourage Detroit’s citizens to stay vigilant in the fight for justice and equality, with a special call to action for Black Detroit.
We seek to build awareness of our history as a gateway to freedom, a beacon for justice, and a laboratory of liberation.
Together, Donna and Sam will illuminate the complexities of Detroit’s unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!
Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit’s unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.
In this final episode of the year, they confront ICE targeting of Detroit students and families, press local leaders on silence and accountability, and weigh how Michigan’s political shifts will shape real safety, housing, and power.
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