From sharing a barber with Malcolm X to having Dorothy Height get you enrolled in college Dan Aldridge has a unique story. Aldridge was born in Harlem but has made Detroit his home since the 1960’s. We explore his work too many stories: him losing a job with Chrysler because his stance against Chrysler profiting from Apartheid in South Africa; his friendship with Milton Henry & CL Franklin; and how he was the rebel in Mayor Jerome Cavanagh’s office and a leader in Mayor Coleman Young’s office. Watch and listen to the Detroit is Different interview with Dan Aldridge.Contact at [email protected]

Do you want to know what’s happening in Detroit communities? Do you want to find out what neighborhood groups, block clubs, and businesses outside of downtown Detroit give to the city? The HUB is a true voice for Detroit. The HUB was founded by Jackie Berg. I had a one on one heart to heart with Jackie about her inspiration to start the HUB from the late Sam Logan who led the Michigan Chronicle for years. Jackie also talks about how corporate sales became a gateway for her to grow a love for Detroit neighborhoods. Watch and listen to the Detroit is Different interview with Jackie Berg.

The story of the 6 year old girl featured in the Michigan Chronicle who is now the event planner for over 500 events in throughout Detroit’s Downtown is a story for the ages. Njia Kai grew up in the heart of Detroit and excelling throughout her grade school years earning her scholarship to Howard University where she studied film. Howard University and Washington DC’s African Centered community groomed Njia in the ethics of value systems, leadership, and cooperative economics. Listen to the podcast where Njia shares and opens up her methods of understanding, process, and system. Njia’s Detroit Event’s Team is one of the most recognized and successful brands covering Noel Night, Campus Martius, Red Wing Championship Celebrations, African World Festival, and more.

Have you heard about the trend in storytelling? The idea of becoming a subject matter expert using videos, e-books, blogs, infographics, and speaking engagements is becoming more and more popular. What’s a story? How does a story develop? Why do people care about ‘storytelling’? Matt Dibble of Final 5 joins me for the first Detroit is Different Podcast of 2018 and we explore storytelling and more.Hosted by Khary Frazier

Come support us as we host our 3rd Annual Bowling for Turkey’s event! All proceeds go to those in need. Tickets include 3 hours of bowling. Live music from DJ Platinum! Raffles and giveaways! Sponsorships are available and donations are greatly appreciated! Help us as we give back to the city of Detroit!! Get Tickets at www.bowlingforturkeys.orgLet’s Go Detroit, in partnership with Plum Hollow Lanes, The Xtraordinary Gentleman & Kill The Hate proudly present the 3rd Annual Bowling For Turkeys. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Alternative For Girls and United Sister of Charity. With your help, we will make an impact on helping people in need.Bowling For Turkeys began as an idea that Loren Braxton (Let’s Go Detroit) had for helping the hungry and homeless. He wanted to throw an event around his birthday that would benefit people in need, rather than himself. His thought was to r [...]

Today I feature a podcast interview with Michael Forsyth and discuss urban planning, Detroit, and his bar the Detroit City Distillery. Mike is currently working for the Live6 project gathering funds, support, and awareness for business owners, community groups, and advocates throughout the Livernois & 6 mile neighborhood. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com for more on people adding to Detroit’s culture.

Dara & David Harper are creative. The couple met in NYC years ago both working in theater and film. Partnering to produce, direct, and write a series of plays, the Harper’s are a team of creativity. Their play ‘Passing’ which has started Mayowa Reynolds has been well received to thousands of Detroiters over the years.Dara shares her process of writing and producing. Today she is finalizing touches on her animated feature ‘The Ice Princess.’ (FYI: since the interview The Sky Princess has been accepted into the Cannes Film Festival. Visit http://theskyprincess.com/ today and find out more about the movie today.)

Detroit is Different is about culture and business makes up a lot of that for our city. The products, services, and the style/ process in which they’re delivered are uniquely Detroit. The gate of the Detroit River has welcomed world travelers for centuries. Today the port remains America’s busiest border for importing and exporting goods. I’ve always felt the best asset we’ve offered the world are Detroiters.Dr. Paul Thomas is one of the Detroiters going against conventional wisdom. Dr. Thomas leads Plum Health which is a family medical practice. The likes of the conglomerate giants Henry Ford Health Systems, Beaumont, and the Juggernaut of the Detroit Medical Center has changed the way medicine is delivered here. America has witnessed the medical industry change over the decade to decade more than any other industry that flourishes. Dr. Thomas provides an old school style practice with today’s technology and savvy for clients. His 24 hour service, home visit, and [...]

Off-Rip has since toured the nation with hits like ‘Don’t Show Up When I Blow Up’ and ‘Dollar Sign.’ He visited the Detroit is Different podcast studio to talk about creativity and music. We explore his ties to the 12<sup>th</sup> Street neighborhood, basketball, his father Mr. Hariston, and even his travels with San Antonio Spurs head coach Greg Popavich. Rip is one of the many hip-hop artists bringing national attention to Detroit’s industry today. His work with artist Cap brands Detroit Hip-hop for national appeal. Rip’s music has garnered the same response from many fans as I do ‘Why don’t you move out of Detroit?’ and we explore that question.This was a great podcast interview to introduce, re-introduce, and establish the connection between myself and one of the hip-hop artists I’ve worked with from the beginning (shouts out to Mike Posner, Earlly Mac, Big Sean, and Tone Tone, too). Listen to the Detroit is Different podcast interview with Off Rip [...]

Howie Bell! If you’re a live performer of any sort I suggest going to witness Howie Bell live on stage. Bell’s comedic style is a blend of energy, tone, and spirit that has a touch of drama with the rhythm of music. Bell began as an actor and transitioned to stand-up comedy. In the mid 90’s he worked on the production team for his brother’s play which starred Detroit legends Keith Washington, Tony Roberts, and more. Between takes and set-up he quickly learned that he had a calling for stand-up comedy. From backstage joking and sanctifying with Tony Roberts he took to the mic himself.His stories of family, growing up, and Detroit life are hilarious. Classic TV appearances on BET’s Comic View and Showtime’s Bad Boys of Comedy have added to the cult legacy of those series.

Boldy James is a rapper with a story many have. Boldy’s voice and approach to telling the story of a hustler is prolific. Born and raised in Detroit from family with Carthage Mississippi roots, Boldy James has spent a lifetime hustling. Boldy’s mixtapes ‘Trapper’s Alley,’ ‘Cosignment,’ and ‘Trapper’s Alley 2’ are music of street knowledge. His artistry welcomed the support of Nas, the Cool Kids, Alchemist, and more. Last week Boldy James and DJ Butter (a Detroit hip-hop legend) released the EP ‘Art of Rock Climbing.’ This feature is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and other digital distribution/streaming services.Boldy’s story of redemption, survival, vulnerability, is explicitly clear through stories of years of hustling. I sit down and have a deep and colorful discussion with Boldy about family, Detroit [...]

The best asset anyone in entertainment can haveis a smart and dedicated attorney. I have a special Detroit is DifferentPodcast with Attorney’s Stephanie Hammonds & Daniel Hoops. This was a paneldiscussion hosted in August part of the Ortheia Barnes Music Festival.Stephanie Hammonds has been my attorney for years and I don’t trust anyone morethat her when it comes to contracts, representation, support, and businessadvice legally. Daniel Hoops is a friend/ mentor of mine that represents manyof my mentors. Attorneys Hammonds and Hoops join me for a fulfilling discussionabout planning, business, and protecting your assets.<font face="Arial, sans-serif"></font>Contact Attorney Stephanie Hammonds at stephanielyn [...]

<font face="Arial, Verdana">Detroit is Different Techonomy Wrap-up Report with Shelytia Cocroft and Heidi Jugenitz of Social Imagination.</font>

Thomas Ermacora founder of Clear VillageFind out more at www.clear-village.org

Natalia Petraszczuk founder of VizBeFind out more at www.vizbe.com

James Marsh Assistant to the Dean Odette School of Business University of WindsorFind out more at www.uwindsor.ca

Jess Kutch founder of CoWorkerFind out more at www.coworker.org

Eric Thomas founder of Saga MarketingFind out more at www.sagamktg.com

David Kirkpatrick founder of Techonomy Find out more at www.techonomy.com

Andrew Yang founder of Venture for AmericaFind out more at www.ventureforamerica.org

Todd Russell Perkins shared a humbling amount of knowledge and commitment. The entrepreneur opened up about his interest in business and start of his now leading Perkins Law Group. The podcast interview was part of the 1<sup>st</sup> Friday event hosted by Perkins Law Group highlighting Black businesses throughout Detroit. An active engaged audience asked about law, his views on the current Police brutality headlines, and reparations. The insight and drive of Attorney Perkins is evident and amazing.

Detroit is Different podcast interview with Visual Artist Mike Willingham by Khary WAE Frazier. Please visit www.detroitisdifferent.com

Detroit is Different podcast interview with Visual Artist Jocelyn Rainey by Khary WAE Frazier. Please visit www.detroitisdifferent.com

Detroit is Different’s March 2015 feature was the great Thornetta Davis. We spent a month together sharing stories, artistry, and ideas. Saturday March 31, 2015 at the Jam Handy Thornetta Davis joined me for a live recording of the Detroit is Different Podcast. We discussed her start as a vocalist. During our discussion for the podcast she highlighted her interest in the Blues. Thornetta shared the story of her introduction into singing, writing, and performing the Blues. Thornetta is a gem to Detroit’s artistry. The most intriguing fact she shared was the making of her [...]

Yusef ‘Bunchy’ Shakur is an Author and Freedom Fighter. The month of February 2015 highlighted Yusef as the feature for the Detroit is Different website (www.detroitisdifferent.com). On this podcast I interview Yusef along with a host of audience members. This interview took place after Yusef delivered his 2015 State of Black Detroit Address.

Saturday February 21, 2015 Yusef Bunchy Shakur delivered his 2015 State of Black Detroit Address at Nandi’d Knowledge Cafe in Highland Park MI. He discusses opportunity, conflicts of interest, Detroit’s status relative to the nation, and the need for Detroiters to see one another as resources.

Detroit is Different’s November 2014 theme was Politics and as a podcast guest I welcomed the Honorable Sharon McPhail. We discuss her commitment, fight, plans for Detroit, and family.

I oh MyPerformed by Khary WAE Frazier & Shiron DeniseNotes of an Artist/Activist album released in 2009Produced by Ian Sherman Written by K. Frazier & I. ShermanHip-hop Vocalist Khary WAE FrazierSoul Vocalist Shiron Denise

Dr Robert Bland is a professor, historian, and school administrator. For over 40 years he worked throughout the Detroit community as an advocate for education. His life’s work of providing information as a lead historian on the Middle Passage (journey of kidnapped, captured, and enslaved peoples of Africa taken to Latin & North America).

The Michigan Citizen Newspaper presents podcasted interviews with participants of Techonomy Detroit 2014. Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different hosts the series of interview shorts recorded Tuesday September 16, 2014. This interview features Liz Shuler. Liz is the Secretary Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, and Officer for Women & Youth Engagement.

The Michigan Citizen Newspaper presents podcasted interviews with participants of Techonomy Detroit 2014. Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different hosts the series of interview shorts recorded Tuesday September 16, 2014. This interview features Gabriella Gomez-Mont. Gabriella is the Chief Creativity Officer for Mexico City.

The Michigan Citizen Newspaper presents podcasted interviews with participants of Techonomy Detroit 2014. Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different hosts the series of interview shorts recorded Tuesday September 16, 2014. This interview features Charlie Molthrop. Charlie is a Venture for America Fellow working with Next Energy in Detroit.

The Michigan Citizen Newspaper presents podcasted interviews with participants of Techonomy Detroit 2014. Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different hosts the series of interview shorts recorded Tuesday September 16, 2014. This interview features David Kirkpatrick. David is the founder of Techonomy.

The Michigan Citizen Newspaper presents podcasted interviews with participants of Techonomy Detroit 2014. Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different hosts the series of interview shorts recorded Tuesday September 16, 2014. This interview features Marlin Page. Marlin is the founder and speaker for Sister’s Code.

The Michigan Citizen Newspaper presents podcasted interviews with participants of Techonomy Detroit 2014. Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different hosts the series of interview shorts recorded Tuesday September 16, 2014. This interview features Laura Mather. Laura is the founder and CEO of Unitive.

The Michigan Citizen Newspaper presents podcasted interviews with participants of Techonomy Detroit 2014. Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different hosts the series of interview shorts recorded Tuesday September 16, 2014. This interview features Arun Sundararajan. Arun is a NYU professor of Urban Science.

The Michigan Citizen Newspaper presents podcasted interviews with participants of Techonomy Detroit 2014. Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different hosts the series of interview shorts recorded Tuesday September 16, 2014. This interview features Justin Fox. Justin is the NY Editor of the Harvard Business Review.

<font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">Living Proof (Young Black Youth) </font><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">Written by K. Frazier </font><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">Vocals performed by Khary WAE Frazier </font><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">Produced & Composed by Joe Black</font><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">Mixed by John Brown Jr.</font><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">Recorded at Sights & Sounds Studios Southfield MI & John Brown Jr. Studios </font><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">From the ‘Broken English Ideologies’ EP 2015</font>

This Detroit is Different podcast welcomes you all to listen to the interview I held with Detroiter, Creative, Entrepreneur, and Social Advocate Phillip Cooley. Phillip is best known in Detroit as the owner of Slows Bar B Q restaurant. In our conversation we discuss family, business, traveling, Chicago and Detroit. The interview with Cooley gives insight to being and staying creative. His story into how Slows Bar B Q began is humbling. I gath [...]

Detroit is Different featured the theme of Summer for July of 2014. My podcast guest was Henry Tyler. Henry is a Detroit legend in media and broadcast. Tyler worked on the Detroit classic Dance show ‘The Scene.’ He and RJ Watkins later hosted the ‘The New Dance Show’ and grew to owning TV33 and 88.1fm. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com and read more about Khary WAE Frazier and the Detroit is Different movement.