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Authentically Detroit

Donna & Sam
Detroit
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Civil Rights
Community Engagement
Wellness Solutions
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Community Empowerment
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Detroit Mulch
Megan Kashat
Bernadette Atuahene

Authentically Detroit is the leading podcast in the city for candid conversations, exchanging progressive ideas, and centering resident perspectives on current events.

Hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson.

Produced by Sarah Johnson and Engineered by Griffin Hutchings.

Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @AuthenticallyDetroit!

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Latest Episodes

On this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Dexter Sullivan, founder of the Black Legacy Advancement Coalition (BLAC) to discuss how they’re building Black power and continuing Detroit’s legacy as a Black city. 

The roots of BLAC began to take form... more

On this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Co-Executive Directors of the Black Bottom Archives, Marcia Black and Lex Draper Garcia Bey, to discuss how they’re working to uncover and restore our stories as Black Detroiters.

At the heart of Black Bo... more

On this episode, Donna and Sam spoke with Stephanie Wright Griggs and Brian Taylor Sullivan about preserving Black history, the legacy of Dr. Charles H. Wright, and The Mountaintop, written by Katori Hall and currently directed by Brian Marable at th... more

On this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Urenia Johnson and Adelina Robinson to discuss their newly formed collaboration, Thriveworks Coalition and how they’re amplifying access to essential services for families through a unified, holistic appro... more

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Marcia Black
Co-executive director of the Black Bottom Archives, Black queer feminist, and community organizer
Black Bottom Archives
Episode: Detroit’s Black Bottom: Remembered and Reclaimed with Marcia Black and Lex Draper Garcia Bey
Lex Draper Garcia Bey
Co-executive director of the Black Bottom Archives and experienced community organizer
Black Bottom Archives
Episode: Detroit’s Black Bottom: Remembered and Reclaimed with Marcia Black and Lex Draper Garcia Bey
Urenia Johnson
Attorney and Founder of Corporate Development Institute
Corporate Development Institute
Episode: Thriveworks: A Holistic Approach to Community Building with Urenia Johnson and Adelina Robinson
Adelina Robinson
Founder of Purposed Hands and Daycare Owner
Purposed Hands
Episode: Thriveworks: A Holistic Approach to Community Building with Urenia Johnson and Adelina Robinson
Kirsten Elliott
President and CEO of Community Housing Network
Community Housing Network
Episode: From Data to Dignity: Detroit’s Housing Reality with Alex B. Hill and Kirsten Elliott
Graig Donnelly
President of Proxy and Owners Representative for Mission-Based Organizations
Proxy
Episode: Equity First, By Design with Graig Donnelly and Aaron Abney
Aaron Abney
Detroit-based, multi-disciplinary designer and community advocate
University of Detroit Mercy
Episode: Equity First, By Design with Graig Donnelly and Aaron Abney
Molly Sweeney
Co-founder and Executive Director of 482Forward
482Forward
Episode: Orlando’s Farewell and 482Forward with Molly Sweeney
Georgella Muirhead
Legendary public relations executive, retiring after a long career that shaped Detroit's communications landscape.
98Forward
Episode: From City Hall To 98Forward: Legacy, Lessons, And The Future Of Detroit Communications with Georgella Muirhead and Antonice Strickland

Hosts

Orlando P. Bailey
Co-host of discussions about social issues and community perspectives in Detroit, often involving local activism and civic engagement.
Donna Givens Davidson
Co-host and prominent leader in community engagement efforts, providing insights into social justice and the importance of local governance in Detroit.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Quality Data & Discussion

    New segment, Detroit By The Numbers is 🔥…data gives real context

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Don McGuap
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Detroit Content

    Substantive local discussion is getting harder to find. Authenticity Detroit pulls no punches and is a tremendous platform with great discussion

    Five Stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike D from Detroit
    United States8 months ago
  • Best episode yet, More!

    Trifecta (past, present, and future)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Don McGuap
    United Statesa year ago
  • Stop Playing!!!

    Can we get an episode each day please?

    Plus this podcast should be recorded from a live chat room!!! 😂 Keep doing y’all…Thanks for the hyper local insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Don McGuap
    United States2 years ago
  • National treasure

    Donna and Orlando share critical insights, voices, and perspectives on issues facing Detroiters and the East Side. The show examines problems in historic context, explores potential solutions, and has fun. You are a national treasure! You have taught me so much and I can’t thank you enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wheel1nger
    United States3 years ago

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The hosts are praised for their candid approach and ability to connect with the community's concerns and interests.
Listeners appreciate the authentic and engaging discussions surrounding crucial local issues.
Feedback indicates that the podcast provides much-needed discourse on social justice and community engagement in Detroit.

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Orlando’s Farewell and 482Forward with Molly Sweeney
Q: Tell us how folks can get involved?
People can help gather signatures and participate in the upcoming weeks of action for the ballot initiative.
Orlando’s Farewell and 482Forward with Molly Sweeney
Q: What are some of the things that you accomplished during these doge years?
Rebuilding the school board and creating a Michigan Education Justice Coalition were key accomplishments, alongside pushing for significant funding for public education.
Orlando’s Farewell and 482Forward with Molly Sweeney
Q: How does it feel to have helped to build something this substantial?
It's incredible to see how the organizing and education came together to empower our community and create change.
Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Detroit City FC, Fair Development and Community Power with Maxwell Murray
Q: Maxwell, can you talk about your travels and things that you learned there that you're bringing back into this Detroit experience?
Maxwell shares his experiences traveling to different countries and how those experiences expanded his understanding of community and identity, particularly related to the sport of soccer.
Candidate Series: Inside the City Council Race w/ Denzel McCampbell, Tyrone Carter and Gabriela Santiago-Romero
Q: Gabriela, can you talk about both the tensions in your role as a representative for diverse communities?
I represent a diverse group of people and believe in the importance of shared experiences and finding commonalities among us.

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1. Marcia Black
2. Lex Draper Garcia Bey
3. Urenia Johnson
4. Adelina Robinson
5. Kirsten Elliott
6. Graig Donnelly
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8. Molly Sweeney

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