Authentically Detroit
News & Politics
About
Authentically Detroit is the leading podcast in the city for candid conversations, exchanging progressive ideas, and centering resident perspectives on current events. Hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson. Produced by Sarah Johnson and Engineered by Griffin Hutchings. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @AuthenticallyDetroit!
Episodes
- Divining Freedom with Sarah Johnson and JerJuan Howard
In this special live episode, Donna and Sam sat down with the producer of Authentically Detroit, Sarah Johnson and Jerjuan Howard, the owner of the newly opened Howard Family Bookstore for a powerful evening rooted in storytelling, reflect…
- Containing Black Utopia: A Conversation with Aaron Robertson and Michelle Adams
In this special live episode, Donna and Orlando reunite for a book talk at the Charles H. Wright Museum in collaboration with Next Chapter Books. This compelling book talk featured two exceptional Detroit authors: Aaron Robertson, author o…
- Pathways Out of Poverty with Veronika Scott and Cheryl P. Johnson
In this episode, Donna and Sam welcomed Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empowerment Plan, Veronika Scott, plus Chief Executive Officer of COTS Detroit, Cheryl P. Johnson, to discuss their 16-year partnership - centering a shared mis…
- Have You Heard? Who’s Joining the Podcast Network with Arlyssa Heard and Kevin Ashwood
In this episode, Donna and Sam introduce the latest segment on Authentically Detroit, What’s Happening at ECN featuring Outreach Manager for the Housing & Economic Department at Eastside Community Network, Kevin Ashwood. Kevin leads reside…
- 2026 Michigan Democratic Party Convention Recap
In this episode, Donna and Sam recap some of the top headlines from the weekend’s Michigan Democratic Party Convention! Many celebrated over the weekend as Michigan progressives scored key victories. Michigan Democrats say they are closer…