The next few years will be big ones for Detroit. 

In the last ten years, there’s been a national reawakening to Detroit’s possibilities. The incumbent mayor, Mike Duggan is moving on, and the city will have a very public conversation about the way forward, as his successor is chosen. 

And leadership will come in other forms, as well. 

One of the city’s non-profits, the Institute for AfroUrbanism, has come up with a series of grants supporting research into the infinite possibilities of Black futures. 

Today, a look at how the institute is empowering visionary leaders with innovative ideas for equity, opportunity, and transformation in the city.

GUEST: 

Lauren Hood, founder and executive director of the Insitute for AfroUrbanism

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