Intersections

"Being silent in Detroit is not an option." – Rashida Tlaib  What leads us to acts of service? Purpose can be the foundation of the change we wish to see. In Detroit those who choose to serve and elevate others, advocate for community equity, and inspire action for a better tomorrow define the spaces where significant societal change is created.  Featuring the voices of: Rashida Tlaib, Crystal Ber...

"Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus"– We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes – Motto of the City of Detroit  Survival is life in Detroit. In the face of multiple challenges the people of the city continue to stand tall. The city's collective resilience is unwavering.  The narrative of the city is defined by its north star: self–determination.  Featuring the voices of: Bryan C. Ba...

"Culture is not complete if you don't have all the components in it. You have to have the dance, the music, the language, the taste, and the feel." – Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr The human desire to express our ideas through creative practice is one of the bedrocks of the City. Detroit has navigated its many pasts and its most hopeful future through the power of spoken word, jazz, motown and techno, painti...

"When there's someone in need, there are those that respond." – Pamela Good Knowledge and education are the roads to self–discovery and understanding a  world beyond. In Detroit the challenge to celebrate the written word and build a new landscape of universal literacy takes many forms… in this chapter seasoned campaigners and visionary youth leaders explore the spaces where they seek to have real...

"Our strength is stronger when we work together." – John J.George Detroit is a city where knowledge of the past fuels today's reimagining – an evolution built from strength and a creative, mobilization of community. In this Chapter, Detroiters focus on their love, understanding, and commitment to the city – a passionate collaboration to create a meaningful future for their children, families and n...

"Community is people watching your rhythm" – Satori Shakoor Detroit: A city of deep history, a people driven by resilience and hustle – experience the city through the diverse voices of its people, understand and immerse yourself in the city's personality through the purpose–driven narratives shared by Detroiters.  Featuring the voices of: Satori Shakoor, Giizhigad/Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, S...

What is the true sound of a city? jessica Care moore sets the stage for an immersive journey through the city we all know as Motown. Follow the show now and get each chapter as it drops.