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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Ballots, Power, and Black Detroit
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Introduction
2:38
Travel, Diaspora, And History
5:35
Honoring Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
9:41
Voter ID Petitions And Deception
20:18
Multiracial Democracy Under Attack
28:00
Countering Canvasser Tactics Locally
34:38
Class Series And Narrative Power
42:00
Federal Overreach, Shutdown, And Fears
51:30
Local Power Building And Elections
1:00:05
Youth Leadership, Learning, And Math
1:15:20
Autism, Ability, And Classroom Bias
1:22:00
Food Sovereignty And Community Resilience
Authentically Detroit
Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Ballots, Power, and Black Detroit
Oct 09, 2025
Donna & Orlando
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 honor Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, expose deceptive voter ID petition tactics, and map a local plan to protect democracy through civic education, youth leadership, and independent media. From federal overreach to neighborhood organizing, they connect history, narrative, and action in Detroit.
For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.
