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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
  • Youth Voices in Detroit Politics with Kenneth Russell

    Youth Voices in Detroit Politics with Kenneth Russell
    Jul 25 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 Kenneth Russell, a rising junior at Southeastern High School, joins them to provide a youth perspective on politics in Detroit, the mayoral race, and how politicians can do a better job of reaching young voters.

    For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Balancing Power in the Detroit Mayoral Race

    Balancing Power in the Detroit Mayoral Race
    Jul 21 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 they discuss the significant issues around gender bias in candidate coverage and how a troubling generational gap in voter participation skews elections toward older residents' interests.

    For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.
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    53 mins
  • When Old Politics Meet New Challenges with Bryce Huffman

    When Old Politics Meet New Challenges with Bryce Huffman
    Jul 15 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 Bryce Huffman, Bridge Detroit’s Engagement Editor, joined Donna and Sam to discuss how Detroit's mayoral and council races are unfolding as candidates learn from each other and adapt their platforms to community feedback, creating a dynamic competition of ideas that could reshape the city's political landscape.

    For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
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