"People don’t care about policy—they want to know if you care about them." Detroit is Different is back in studio with District 1 Detroit City Councilmember James Tate, and we’re getting deep. Tate returns to the mic not just as a policymaker but as a Black man opening up about what it truly means to protect your crown—mentally, spiritually, and politically. In one of the most personal Detroit is Different interviews ever, Tate unpacks his own mental health journey, revealing how heartbreak and betrayal spiraled into alcohol dependency, and how that pain sparked a long road toward healing. “I was a functioning alcoholic, self-medicating while trying to keep a public face,” he admits, sharing the raw truth of how anxiety manifests in his life and why he's no longer hiding from it. From behind the wheel of his car, sweating through moments of panic, to behind the podium of city council meetings, Tate discusses how mental health impacts leadership, legacy, and being a Black man in a society that expects stoic strength.

Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.

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"If you don’t impact your environment, your environment’s going to impact you." That’s how Glenn Wilson, President and CEO of Communities First Inc., sets the tone in this powerful Detroit is Different episode. What started as a casual connection in New Orleans blossoms into a deeply honest conversation about housing, healing, and hope. Glenn shares the raw journey from surviving a childhood house fire in Flint to leading a multi-state nonprofit developing thousands of affordable housing units. From reflections on faith—"Statistically, I shouldn’t be here"—to breaking down what “capital stack” really means in community development, this interview is a must-listen. With tales of hot plates on broken stoves, bird nests in rooftops, and turning trauma into mission, Glenn reminds us: “The very things we take for granted are the very things people pray for.” This is about more than real estate—this is about legacy, trust, and doing the work. "It’s not about being a gatekeeper. It’s about being a gate opener.”

Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.

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"Hip hop wasn’t just music—it was a mirror, a movement, and a megaphone for the unheard. We weren’t just playing records; we were broadcasting revolution."Detroit is Different episode featuring Brother Sayeed Sanders, executive producer of the legendary 1990s Detroit/Windsor-based hip-hop TV show Kicking Knowledge. From Mississippi roots and snowy first days on Linwood to being recruited into engineering at MSU with Black Power speeches featuring Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad, Sayeed breaks down a layered life of Black resilience, radical education, and revolutionary media-making. "People thought rap was noise, but I saw poetry and power." Sayeed shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time interviewing Public Enemy, Outkast, LL Cool J, and launching Flavor TV across the border. "We didn’t just shoot shows—we preserved culture." He also speaks on Detroit’s failing sewer infrastructure, cultural censorship, and the politics of Black image in media. A blend of engineering mind, cultural vision, and community-centered storytelling—this episode is for every Detroiter who remembers what came before YouTube, and why it still matters.

Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.

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"Man, I felt taller, lighter — like I lost a burden I didn’t even know I was carrying.” That’s how Ray Stone describes the moment everything changed. In this powerful and provocative Detroit is Different interview, Stone breaks down the realness behind his health journey, the legacy of Detroit’s Black neighborhoods, and the deeper meanings of healing and ownership. With quotes like “All problems begin within” and “The body is your mind, too,” Ray dives into the colon cleanse that transformed him, the firehouse culture that shaped him, and the books he wrote to make holistic health accessible to Black Detroiters. From South Carolina State to South Beach, and back to the 6 Mile and Hubble block of his roots, Ray shares how healing, family, and purpose intersect. This is more than a talk about food — it’s about freedom, manhood, and finding your way back home. Don’t miss this episode packed with truth, grit, and inspiration.

Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.

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"I saw who murdered my son—why won't the justice system believe me?" In this gripping and emotional episode of Detroit is Different, Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris returns to the studio to share a raw and heartbreaking account of the murder of her son, Chinyelu Humphrey, in the winter of 2021. Mama Shu opens up about the pain of witnessing the crime, the years of being ignored by law enforcement, and her relentless pursuit of justice. "It's disrespectful to Chin, to me, and to our whole community," she declares, as she details the broken systems that have failed her family. This is more than a mother’s grief—it’s a call to action for anyone who believes in safety, accountability, and justice. Tune in for a conversation that will challenge your spirit and stir your soul.

Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.

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"You can't fix what you don't understand, and I understand Detroit because I've lived it." This week on Detroit is Different, Saunteel Jenkins takes the mic and the city into her heart as she opens up about growing up on Joy Road with six kids, one bathroom, and more love than space. “I didn’t even know we were poor,” she laughs, describing a Detroit childhood full of dance routines, Kool-Aid houses, and lessons in resilience. From Focus: HOPE to fighting for public policy with City Council, Saunteel shares how a moment of grief after her brother's murder pushed her to finish school — not just for him, but for the kids who took his life. “They needed the love he had,” she says. Now running for mayor, she reflects on lessons from working with Maryann Mahaffey, how her father’s 47 years as a letter carrier shaped her work ethic, and why every city employee should be a customer service rep for Detroiters. “This isn’t just politics — it’s personal.” You’ll hear why this isn’t just another campaign; it’s a calling.

Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.

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"You’ve got to have something you control—and for us, that’s Soul Detroit." Zana Smith, founder of Spectacles Boutique, as she reflects on 41 years of fashion, funk, and fearlessness in Detroit’s ever-changing downtown. In this deep-dive episode of Detroit is Different, Zana opens up about starting on Dexter in the psychedelic '70s, when “we were one of the first head shops with Easy Widers and Liquid Silver chains,” to anchoring downtown Detroit with Black fashion, music, and soul. “You don’t go into business for your friends and family. You go into business for your customers,” she states firmly, detailing how her “marriage” to her boutique built the blueprint for longevity. From housing pop-ups and DJs to launching iconic Soul Detroit gear, Zana has cultivated more than just a shop—she’s built a cultural institution. This episode is packed with Detroit history, hard-won wisdom, and humor that only decades in the game can deliver. “Sometimes what’s unknown becomes the biggest reward.”

Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.

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"If you want to make $100K as a filmmaker, all you need is $11.40 an hour—24 hours a day." That’s the kind of paradigm-shifting wisdom Timashion Jones drops in this electric episode of Detroit is Different. From childhood summers flipping on mattresses in west side alleys to building cinematic masterpieces screened on Tubi and PBS, Timashion shares how his upbringing in a tight-knit Detroit neighborhood, rooted in Black entrepreneurship and creative hustle, shaped his vision as a filmmaker. "We caught the bus everywhere," he says. "But once I got that Pontiac 6000, we were EVERYWHERE." He breaks down how being raised by a mother who ran transmission shops and bounce house businesses inspired his leap from engineering to independent film. From the Emmy-winning "Cody High" documentary to his latest hit "Mirror of Deception," Timashion tells stories that uplift, educate, and heal. This episode is a journey through legacy, Detroit culture, family, faith, tech, and tenacity. “My mom told me, 'What’s the worst that can happen? You just go back to work.' So I bet on myself.”

Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.

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