Attorney Jeff Edison radiates the essence of African style and grace, setting a remarkable tone upon meeting him. With a warm smile and infectious laughter, he captivates attention effortlessly, revealing himself as one of the most adept and eloquent communicators one could encounter. Rooted in Detroit, his journey began amidst the fervent struggle to integrate Black history, literature, and studies into the high school curriculum in the late '60s. Witnessing the transformative impact of activism firsthand, from protesting for change at Mumford High School to challenging racial barriers at Wayne State University Law School alongside luminaries like Chokwe Lumumba, Edison's commitment to advancing Black self-actualization remains unwavering. In this Detroit is Different, we delve into his experiences navigating the intersection of advocacy and entrepreneurship in America, working with to freedom fighters like his friend and my mentor the late Attorney Chokwe Lumumba. We also talk about his journey exploring the interconnected threads of our ancestral heritage and living half the year in Ghana. Surprisingly we talk about Bunchy Carter and his family's involvement in the battle for Black liberation with the LA Black Panthers. Join us as we uncover the Detroit is Different perspective through the lens of Attorney Jeff Edison's remarkable life.
Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.
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S6E23 -In the Business of Food with Ederique Goudia
S6E22 - From Football, to Business, to Black Republican to Reparations Keith Williams shares his Why
S6E21 -His Grandmother saw the his future now Tarence Wheeler lives it
S6E20 -Creating Opportunity for his People Kirk Mayes' Mission
S6E19 -The Black Designer is So Detroit & Keir Worthy Knows Why
S6E18 -Traveling to Africa to learn, teach and experience Art, Sabrina Nelson
S6E17 -The Black Family is the Black Community and Kenyatta Stephens
S6E16 -Africana Studies, Family, and Artistry with Stephanie Fazekas
S6E15 -U of M Business School is Studying the Ways Racism Impacts your Health led by Dr. Bill Lovejoy
S6E14 -Friends of the Children-Detroit walking with Detroit Children for life led by Derschaun Brown
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S6E12 -Pan Africanism and Black Militancy are the Roots of Malik Shelton
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S6E10 -Local Government and Private Business, Theo Pride talks Macro & Micro Economics impacting Detroit Community
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S6E8 -Building Opportunity for the Community at AGI, Luis Ali and Tanya Saldivar-Ali
S6E7 -Black Philanthropy and a Family that Gives, Collin Mays
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