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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast

Black Detroit Democracy Podcast

By: Donna Givens Davidson and Samuel Robinson
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The purpose of this podcast is to encourage Detroit's citizens to stay vigilant in the fight for justice and equality, with a special call to action for Black Detroit.


We seek to build awareness of our history as a gateway to freedom, a beacon for justice, and a laboratory of liberation.


Together, Donna and Sam will illuminate the complexities of Detroit’s unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.

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Episodes
  • From Congressional Race to Secretary of State with Adam Hollier
    Sep 11 2025

    The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!

    Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit’s unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.

    On this episode, Adam Hollier joins Donna and Sam to discuss his decision to end his congressional race and instead join the race for Michigan Secretary of State. During the conversation Adam positions himself as uniquely qualified to protect Michigan’s electoral system against potential threats, highlighting his commitment to ensuring that votes will be counted fairly.

    Together they dive into Detroit’s evolving political landscape through multiple lenses, including the possibility of Detroiters electing a woman as mayor for the first time. Adam also reveals his stance on the money out of politics movement and why he’s accepting donations from organizations like AIPAC during an ongoing genocide.

    The money out of politics movement aims to prevent monopolies like DTE from making political donations.

    For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Detroit Politics: Power, Money, and Representation
    Sep 2 2025

    The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!

    Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit’s unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.

    In this episode, they discuss how corporate money is strangling Detroit's democracy, and politicians who claim to represent citizens are increasingly serving other interests. Following Karen Whitsett's troubling vote, where she sided with Republicans on issues vital to Detroit residents, they examined how financial influence corrupts our political system and what citizens can do to fight back.

    For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Invest in Michigan's Kids: Taxing the Rich for Better Schools with Imani Foster
    Aug 22 2025

    The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!

    Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit’s unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.

    On this episode, Imani Foster of 482Forward joined them to discuss the Invest in Michigan’s Kids campaign.

    482Forward is creating a Detroit where every student graduates ready to become a fully engaged participant in the world, equipped with the character and the capacity to negotiate her environment and change it for the better.They believe all children have the right to an excellent education, regardless of their race or socioeconomic status.

    For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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