Rapid Fire Political Takes with Guest Host Chase Cantrell

10/23/24 • 53 min

This week Guest Host Chase Cantrell joined Orlando to discuss politics in Detroit, Michigan, and at a National level.

Together, the duo shined a light on critical issues impacting women's health, particularly breast cancer patients. Jenna Wright, co-president of the Shades of Pink Foundation shared insights about the patient journey and the foundation's mission to ease the financial burden for those affected and its goal to raise a million dollars by 2025.

Finally, they turned the focus to Detroit's vibrant political landscape. Navigating the buzz around early voting and potential candidates for the upcoming mayoral race. Analyzing the shifting political scene, they cover everything from the dynamics within city council, to the speculation on Mayor Duggan's re-election plans.

To learn more about Chase Cantrell and his work, click here!

FOR HOT TAKES:

HOW A 'PINK TAX' ON WOMEN CAN HURT THEIR HEALTH, ESPECIALLY FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS

SHADES OF PINK FOUNDATION IS DIVING HEADFIRST INTO BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THIS OCTOBER

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This week Guest Host Chase Cantrell joined Orlando to discuss politics in Detroit, Michigan, and at a National level.

To learn more about Chase Cantrell and his work, click here!

FOR HOT TAKES:

HOW A 'PINK TAX' ON WOMEN CAN HURT THEIR HEALTH, ESPECIALLY FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS

SHADES OF PINK FOUNDATION IS DIVING HEADFIRST INTO BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THIS OCTOBER

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Changing Minds & Lives with The Coles and Jerjuan Howard

This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with the Executive Director of Umoja Debate League, Jerjuan Howard to discuss his trip to Ghana with 15 Detroit students!

Umoja Debate League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses debate as the vehicle to teach Detroit youth ages 11-18 transferable life skills, such as critical thinking, confidence, conflict resolution, increased literacy, and self-expression.

In August, they proudly announced the successful conclusion of their 2024 trip to Ghana. Fifteen students from Henry Ford High School, Cass Tech High School, and Bates Academy, winners of our 2024 Championship Debate Tournament and Zip Code Improvement Speech Competition, engaged in an enriching eight-day cultural immersion experience.

This journey was an opportunity for students to connect with their lost heritage, broaden their global perspective, and build lasting memories. The experience enriched their understanding of African history and culture and strengthened their commitment to community leadership and Pan-African principles.

To learn more about Umoja Debate League, click here!

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BRIAN AND ALEXA COLE LAUNCH NEW BOOK, THE WILLINGNESS TO CHANGE, FEATURING FOREWORD BY NYT BEST-SELLING AUTHORS KEVONSTAGE AND MRSKEVONSTAGE

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Election Day 2024 with Chase Cantrell

On the eve of the 2024 Election Day, Donna and Orlando sat down with the Executive Director of Building Community Value (BCV), Chase Cantrell.

BCV is a Detroit-based non-profit organization dedicated to equipping residents with tools to shape their neighborhoods.

They recently announced the launch of their first-ever online course, “Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community.” Hosted on Coursera, the course aims to teach aspiring real estate developers the fundamentals of real estate development, including development stages, team building, project feasibility, social impact, and financial modeling.

This innovative online course, developed in close collaboration with the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation (CAI), marks a significant shift for BCV. Traditionally focused on in-person training for residents of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park, the online course is now accessible to learners worldwide, fostering real estate and community development skills on a scale far beyond SE Michigan.

To learn more about Building Community Values’ online course, click here!

FOR HOT TAKES:

DETROIT STRENGTHENS SECURITY AT SITES WHERE BALLOTS ARE COUNTED

LATE RESULTS, VOTING MACHINES, AND MORE: DEBUNKING MICHIGAN'S ELECTION MISINFORMATION

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Authentically Detroit - Rapid Fire Political Takes with Guest Host Chase Cantrell

Transcript

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