Authentically Detroit is back! Donna and Orlando are back in the studio with Kirk Mayes, CEO of Forgotten Harvest.

The trio discuss Detroit’s recent power outages, DTE’s proposed rate hike, and the failure of leadership during the ongoing climate crisis.

This week’s episode highlights the beauty of the African diaspora. In discussing his Jamaican ancestry, Kirk opens up about the connection he’s made to Ghana and his desire to realize his full potential.

If you’re interested in keeping up with Kirk’s journey, head to www.iamkirkmayes.com and sign up for updates!

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Authentically Detroit is taking a two week hiatus! But before we go…

Donna and Orlando return with the two queens, Brenda Butler & Edythe Ford, AKA Queen & Slim. The four of them recap the final results of Michigan’s primary election and discuss what matters most moving forward.  

The general election takes place on November 8th.

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Donna and Orlando are back at it again this week with Branden Snyder of Detroit Action. This special episode streamed live on Tuesday night as the election results rolled in.

Other guests include: 

Brenda Butler, Edythe Ford, Daivon Reeder, Graig Donnelley, and Miguel Pope

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The Michigan Primary Election for the 13th Congressional District is next week! 

In honor of the election and to round out the primary candidate series, Donna and Orlando spoke with activist, radio host, and democratic candidate Sam Riddle. Check out the interview to find out more about his progressive platform which seeks to target poverty, racism, and environmental destruction. 

The primary election takes place on August 2nd. 

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With election season right around the corner, Authentically Detroit and Detroit Action joined forces in the 13th Congressional District Candidate Economic Justice Forum. We invited all candidates to a two-part forum where they had the opportunity to explain their ideas around policy. 

On this episode, Donna and Orlando sit down with Co-Executive Directors of Detroit Action, Branden Snyder and Jennifer Disla to discuss the forum. 

The primary election takes place on August 2nd. 

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Hosted by Authentically Detroit and Detroit Action

Candidates: Sam Riddle and Martell Bivings

*Invitations were extended to all 10 candidates*

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Hosted by Authentically Detroit and Detroit Action

Candidates: John Conyers, Sherry Gay-Dgango, Michael Griffe, Adam Hollier, and Portia Roberson

*Invitations were extended to all 10 candidates*

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Having a place that validates your existence is essential to community building. In order to prepare ourselves for a mutually beneficial future, we must come together and acknowledge the cyclical nature of our world.  

That’s the philosophy of art lover, public space activator, and event curator Njia Kai. 

On this episode Donna, Orlando, and Njia discuss Charles H. Wright African World Festival’s return to Hart Plaza. Njia gives an in depth look at the festival’s history and its significance to the Detroit community. 

The festival’s 39th installment takes place from July 15th-17th. 

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Amazing things can happen when Black philanthropic professionals across sectors come together to make intentional investments in Black led ideas and projects. Shoutout to Baba Malik Yakini of The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFS) and the work they've been doing for years!

This episode, Donna and Orlando sit down with two of Detroit's most respected philanthropic leaders, Meredith Freeman (Max & Majorie Fisher Foundation) and Tosha Tabron (Kresge Foundation) to talk about collaboration, low cost capital, redefining risk, and market indicators. It's a really demystifying conversation!

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Mothering Justice Founder and Executive Director, Danielle Atkinson joins Orlando in the studio to talk about the reversal of Roe V. Wade by the United States Supreme Court and what that could mean for Black women in Detroit. Danielle also chairs the work and policy agenda of Mothering Justice. 

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