Authentically Detroit

Donna and funny man Darryl Earl sit down to discuss his work prior to joining ECN to Direct the Stoudamire Wellness Hub, his career as a professional comedian, and most importantly, upcoming plans for the Stoudamire Wellness Hub, so named after Eastside legend Marlowe Stoudamire.
Shoutouts to:
Orlando Bailey on vacation this week and winner of the Spirit of Detroit award
Darnell Adams for his appointment as Director of Detroit Community Initiatives for the Gilbert Family Foundation (sorry, Darnell for not getting the name of the foundation right).
Teachers and other school personnel.
ECN Staff and Volunteers planning our Homecoming Weekend
Michael K. Williams, an icon and humanitarian whose untimely death moved millions

BridgeDetroit reporters Olivia Lewis and Louis Aguilar joined Donna and Orlando for a discussion of stories they authored last week after the 2020 Census results found that the population in Detroit is still on the decline.
Louis wrote a timeline of major events within the last decade that could help put in perspective why population in Detroit continues to decline.
Olivia wrote a story that amplified some Black Detroiters resolve to stay in Detroit despite inequitable growth in neighborhoods and the heart of the city.
Orlando and Donna also introduced a new segment entitled, "Hot Takes"
Listen in and let us know what you think.

While Orlando was traveling for business, Donna sat down with Sonya Mays, President and CEO of Develop Detroit and Treasurer of Detroit School Board, on Tuesday August 24th, the day BEFORE the FBI searches were announced, to discuss some provocative thoughts about ways to improve political integrity in Detroit.
We also discuss Sonya's work history, community development, bankruptcy, emergency managment and Detroit Public Schools.

On Tuesday, July 27th, the Detroit City Council approved Mayor Duggan's appointment of Antoine Bryant as the city's newest Planning and Development Director.
Antoine came through to speak with Donna and Orlando for his first interview after since his confirmation. He hails all the way from Houston, Texas by way of Brooklyn, New York with a wide cadre of experiences. He brings academic acclaim and scholarship from the University of Texas and Cornell University. He serves on many national boards and affinity groups including the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA).
Our friend, Chase Cantrell paid us a visit to get in on the fun.
No question was off limits.