Detroit Jo

Detroit is a city of great style.  Not just cars, but of men's fashion.  Some people who know nothing about Detroit, think we are out of fashion, wearing only bright colored suits from the 1900's.  This is far from the truth.  One of the most renown stylist in the country is Tony Stovall.  Men who want to look good and make a statement shop at his store, Hot Sam's .  This store has been in downtow...

Democracy is at risk, and we all must do our part in saving it; for it's not only about you, but the world we want to live in. Show the world that you are the new superhero. Carl Marlinga is back with his superhero shield and running for The U. S. House of Representatives for the 10th District. His shield has a larger D in the front, which represents 40 years of service to the state of Michigan.

Sometimes the correct person to express an opinion is yourself.  It took months for me to realize that I was that person.  Please young people, pass the importance of voting to all of your friends.  If Harris does not get in, America will be a Fascist country.  There will be no twelve hundred dollars coming your way, if that is what you are looking for.  We will be pushed all the way back and it w...

If you want to know anything about the Divine 9, Harry Todd is the one to ask.  No one has more historical knowledge than Harry.  If you have not heard of the Divine 9/ D9/ or the Black Greeks, this will be your history lesson today.

Vanessa Moss is a fighter.  When an obstacle got in her way for Judge in the 36 District Court, she became a write in candidate.  She will tell you the problem and how she got there. 

  Richard Clement, this hard-working old school radical will have his say about the upcoming election.  He will address many of the issues and lies being told on the streets of Detroit.

Most young Detroiters know very little about our history.  Ken Coleman has taken the time to learn and write about Detroit, past and present.  On this episode, Ken is off his Detroit history tour bus and with Detroit Jo.  This will be the first of several episodes from Ken.  

Once again, the podcast welcomes its favorite journalist, writer, podcaster, and friend to the Detroit Jo Podcast.  Allen Lengel will explain the difference between Zionism and Anti-Zionism.  Can we say that genocide is back, or maybe it has never left the world.  

Daniel Baxter is back with us to tell the true story of Dr. Ossian Sweet, a Black man who made a home for many of us in Detroit.  When we use the phrase " Standing on the shoulders of many", Dr. Sweet was that person with the strong shoulders.  This city is blessed that Daniel Baxter can tell the story of Dr. Sweet from a personal point of view.

Voting is one of the most important acts of freedom.  Many people gave up their lives so we could vote, yet many do not.  The question is why?  Daniel Baxter has been fighting and giving his life, explaining the importance of the vote.  Listen to him and spread the knowledge to others.

Women are constantly having problems with their weight.  Some say we eat too much or the wrong things.  Others say it's our age and menopause.   Now more is being written on the metabolism of women.  Stephanie Gilmore is going to bring some meaning to this problem.

Vanessa Moss is running for judge in the 36th District Court of Detroit.  She is smart, strong, committed to the people of Detroit, and a true fighter.  Vote for this Detroit woman.    

Amina Daniels had the best workout studio in the city, but it closed.  Why?  I could not wait to work out and see all my new friends every morning and evening.  She is going to explain how hard it is to be a black woman in business during gentrification and Covid.  The studio is no longer in the neighborhood, but her spirit is still strong. 

Many of you think you know so much about the Transgender Community.  You look at them and laugh or shake your heads.  Today we will hear about the challenges of this community, from a strong and beautiful trans sister. She is on our streets everyday trying to keep her sisters safe.  This Lon'Dyn bridge ain't falling down.

Anika Goss Foster is the CEO of Detroit Future City.  Her job is not just a job, but a true love for our city.  If you want to know what is going on in this city, and the future plans to make Detroit a better place to live, she is the one to talk with.  She is one straight up sister who can't stop working to make this city better.

Many people think that HIV and STDs are gone.  We hear very little about them.  If they were gone then we would not need a Laurence Wilson fighting the good fight.  Last summer we heard about the Monkey Poxes.  The LGBTQ community raised money   for HIV and AIDS, so I knew no Monkey Poxes would be walking up in here.  So, I thought.  Guess what?  It is still here.  Laurence is going to educate us...

Banning books is nothing new.  Every so many years it seems to pop up.  This time it's about banning people also.  Both political parties are into this sickness.  Thank God for Librarians who know how to handle these banners at the local branches, even though they have been threated.  Allia McCoy from Wayne State will give us facts on this issue.

What is it like to move from New York to Detroit to start a business.   What some call style, others call it art.  Did you know that eyeglasses are also art.  There is a boutique in Southwest Detroit that is so fly, that you would think you were in L.A or New York.  If you are like me, I know that I'm different and love it, so I never want to look like everyone else.  If you are feeling that way t...

What a difference a day makes.  Don't believe bad things cannot happen to you. We can be a Testimony for others.

Sharea Ayers is one of our young leaders in Detroit.  She will give us important information on Black Leaders Detroit.  Sharea will enlighten us how the organization is helping to empower us as a city by supporting Black-led businesses.  Black Leaders Detroit has a challenge for all of us.

There are many jobs which are hard to do.  I'm sure we are all happy to have people in our community willing to do them.  One of those jobs deals with placing our bodies at rest.  I'm proud to have two of my former students take on this "calling".  One will explain and enlighten us to their job.  This is not a sad episode.

Hate to tell you, but you are going to get your wings and fly away from here.  Before you leave here, please have a meeting with   Constance Bell.  She is one of the most outstanding "Life and Legacy Coaches" in the city.  Why do you need one?  Because you have a family and in need of a legacy guide.  Constance Bell wrote and will guide your family through My Perfect Will Guide.

It is sad to say that all our lives, we had to hear and see the dangers of illegal drugs on our streets.  Even a child can pick out a drug addict.  No matter how rich or poor the neighborhood might be, drug dealers are just a phone call away.  Today we have a person who is going to enlighten us on the old and new street drugs.

Everyone needs a roof over their head.  And most of us would like to own our home.  But it's not always easy when you don't have a well-paying job or large savings.  And sometimes you can have both plus good credit and the bank says no.  What should you so next?

One of the neighborhoods that gets the most play is Southwest Detroit, for it had Tiger Stadium.  It was and still is known as the neighborhood for Mexican food.  Take a trip to it today and you will see it is much more.  Council Woman Santiago-Romero takes good care of District 6.  Her back story as a child is strong, but her vision for the future is even greater.