#WeCanDoBetter with Senator Adam Hollier

In this week's episode we highlight March Reading Month by having the founder and CEO of the Detroit Writing Room, Stephanie Steinberg and the amazing author, Amy Neilander. Here we discuss the Detroit Writing Room's mission and all things focusing on reading and writing books; from how to get started with writing a book and everything in between. 

In this week’s episode we highlight Dr. Holden’s insight on the equity scarcity within the healthcare field regarding the Black community.

Dr. Holden and I take a deep dive into COVID-19 vaccination data and pin point the lack of equity.

Dr. Holden is a phenomenal asset not only to the Michigan State University faculty but to the healthcare field as a whole while being a true trailblazer in the Black community.

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In this episode I talk with Ferndale's Crossfit HCS co-owners SayKay Brown and Cam.

We discuss diversity, health, all things cross-fit and much more. During our candid conversation SayKay and Cam's passion and dedication for total health within the Black community shines bright.

SayKay says, "You should at the very least care about the people in your community."

In this week's episode we talk with Grosse Pointe School Board President, Joseph Herd. 

We discuss diversity, sports, education, and all things in between. During our candid conversation Herd's stories and insights were quite inspiring. Just when you think his extensive background is beyond admirable, Herd's love and dedication for his family and community truly takes the cake. As he speaks about raising his sons and giving back to the community, Herd pays homage to the phrase "each one teach one." 

Joseph Herd graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Criminal Justice and earned his master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. He retired in June of 2020, after 28 years of service, most recently as the Deputy Chief for the Eastern District of Michigan United States Probation Department. He and his wife Verlona have two children that are graduates of Grosse Pointe North High School and a current middle schooler. Joseph has served on the selection committee for the North High School Principal and Assistant Principal/Athletic Director positions. He was appointed to the Board in January 2020, then elected to fill the remainder of that term in November 2020. 

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In this episode we talk with Cynthia Douglas President of the Grosse Pointe Harper Woods NAACP and talk diversity and inclusion in the Pointes and Harper Woods as well as how to stay fit in the new year. 

Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Our Guest today on the We Can Do Better Podcast is Ivery Toussant.   Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.  Harper Woods's newest council member has a goal to further assist in maintaining and improving its high standards as well as foster meaningful and mutually respectful dialogue between residents and city leaders. He believes that together we can continue making Harper Woods a better place to live and work, attracting and welcoming new and diverse talent.

In this episode of the We Can Do Better Podcast we welcome guest Rodney W. Jacobs for a discussion on how policing needs to change in the aftermath of the racial upheval of the summer of 2020. The death of George Floyd sparked conversations on defunding the Police, Mr. Jacobs sheds some light on how to make policing better.   Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.  

Rodney W. Jacobs, Jr. is the Assistant Director for the City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP). The Civil Investigative Panel is a civilian oversight city department tasked with investigating abusive police practices within the City of Miami. Some of his responsibilities include overseeing investigations and community relations/policing initiatives. Mr. Jacobs is also a military intelligence lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve.  Mr. Jacobs has worked for the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission where he assisted in litigating class action discrimination cases against Chipotle, Bloomberg and Bank of America. Further, he has worked for New York State Attorney General’s office, the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General, and served as judicial intern for the Honorable Walter H. Rice on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.   

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Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

In this episode of the podcast, Senator Hollier sits down to chat with Robin Kinney of Motor City Woman Podcast. Topics discuses are the future of podcasting, uplifting marginalized voices in broadcasting, and self-care in pandemic times.    The mission of Motor City Woman is to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups in the broadcasting and podcasting industries. Motor City Woman uses the tagline “We produce media that matters”.   Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.