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Detroit Jo
by Jo-Ann King
Detroit Jo is a podcast that will focus on the unheard voices of the disenfranchised people of Detroit who are being pushed out by gentrification.
Episodes
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Saying and Doing Nothing Is a Crime
Does the United States care about black and brown children? How well do we protect our own children in this country? It's the beginning of the school year and we need to step it up. Wade McCree, give us some pointers on how we can make our neighborhood a safe place.
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My Alphabet Children
My Alphabet Children Happy Pride Month. If you think Pride Month is just a time for parties, and having fun in the streets, you are mistaken. It is a time to reflex on the past and what the LGBTQ+ community has gone through. If you think times have changed for the better, you really need to…
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Michigan Is OK...I Think.
Is the state of Michigan ok at this time in history. Our politics might seem fine, but it's only a matter of time. Who are the people we should vote for? The list of those running for office is changing every day. Richard Clements is back to give us his views on the upcoming primary.
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No Crying, Just Hard Work
Move forward now. We don't have another 80 years to get back the right to vote. Here are some ideas you should be thinking about. We must work with all kinds of people in this country to change this sick world that we allowed Trump to make.
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Pivot Is More Than Just a Popular Word
Many of us are afraid to change. We get comfortable with our lifestyle or believe there is no way out. Step out and make that Pivot. You will find yourself Pivoting to a better life. Our guest found the strength, and you can too. Use Ann Winbush and others as your model.
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Because We Are Making It Through The Storm
These are hard times but watch us make it through. We all know how to take care of others, and we don't need the government. Thank you for taking care of me. Here is some free advertisement for those businesses. Oh yes, happy new year to all.
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Allan What The Fuck?
Don't play like you don't know what is going on in the country. Trump told you and Project 2025 told you. Everything that was written is coming to this country unless we do a whole lot of something. Allen Lengel knows the truth and doesn't mind speaking on it. He is the political speaker for the...
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Grams and Pearls
When a sister puts her hands on anything, it's going to be a change. Sisters have magical powers, even in the cannabis business. One day out of the blue, the magic sent a magical sister to me, Charisse Thomas. She is one of the few sisters in Detroit who owns her own cannabis business. Check out...
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Cannabis True or False
So much has been said and written about the cannabis business in Detroit. The streets will make you believe that most cannabis businesses are just making millions of dollars. Maybe some are, but many are not. They are small Mom and Pop Shops, trying to pay the many taxes. Listen to Stuart Carter,...
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The Master's Touch
We don't come into this world the same way. We are all children of God and different. The Master's Touch is a new book on the market about perseverance, walking pass pride, and the love and power of God. Pastor Kenneth R. Gillard shares his childhood experience and early years of being born with...
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Detroit Has More Than Music and Art
Detroit is not just famous for music and art. Many actors and comedians come from the Big D as well. Today we will discuss comedy in Detroit. Many comedians have found fame in this hard profession. One has come back home from the coast. Bill Hill has been down in his career and personal life.…
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Happy To Be Back, and Looking for Sponsors!
Happy to be back to work. Welcome to the Detroit Jo Podcast. The summer is a slow time for podcasting due to many reasons, but we are back. Sometimes, life really do be lifeing. To be honest, my health has been okay, but my money has been funny. And I'll be more than honest, I have been funding...
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Power, Influence, and The Grassroots
Did you know that you have power? You are part of the grassroots of this city, state, and country. When we come together and work as one, no one can stop us. The Davis Aerospace Technical High School is back and running. Listen to the speaker as he explains what happened to the school in the…
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Law, Lawyers, and Judges
If you are like me, you shake your head when some people get away with breaking the law, due to the amount of money they have. So only some of us must follow the law? According to what we see on the National News, rich people are not like us. Our guest on this episode, can answer many questions...
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Is Probate Court Really The Boogeyman?
Do you really know about Probate Court? Most of us don't, which is why too many of us end up in probate. I don't know about you, but I want to spend my time and money somewhere else. Vanessa Moss is back to give us knowledge on how to stay out of that courtroom.
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What Were The Union Workers Thinking?
Cass Ford is one of our most devoted and staunch radicals in Detroit. If you are a female with a union job, Cass is the one you should thank. Her hard work and unionizing made a way for all women and men in the auto plants. To this day of upheavals, she is still out protesting the bad policy…
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Who Said You Are Not An Artist?
Is she an artist, writer, or journalist. Ms. Oneita is all three. She is her own person doing her own thing. She will blend all three into this episode. So, get ready for a true artistic conversation.
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Art with Mr. Harper
Talking about art with Mr. Harper is an experience. This is a man who knowns about art and antiques. Mr. Harper is a true appraiser for many people. Can we say the Henry Ford family. You will learn how money is made through art.
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Art Keeps Growing in The Motor City
Art like music keeps growing in Detroit; and it is outstanding. Omo Misha, the only black female gallery owner in Detroit, is back to educate and inspire us all in finding art in ourselves and others.
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What Should I Be Doing As I Wait For God?
This is the last podcast on the subject of how this country is changing us. We have values, so use them. Just never give up. I have no idea what you will tell your children when they don't have the food they love so much. Fast food and eggs will take a hit. So, we will make out on something else.
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The Village Will Get Bigger
Let's not fool ourselves. We are going to live differently in America. Many will not have a job or home. Food will cost us more. Regardless, we will make it, if we help each other. These two ladies will explain how their village works.
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Ways to Make Money by Investing
As hard as most of us work, we should all be rich. The problem is not knowing how to save and make our money grow. There are other ways and places we could put our money other than the local bank. Curtis Lyons is one of the smart advisors in this city. Listen to his wise advice to the typical...
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House of Morrison
The House of Morrison is one of several Black owned businesses in the city of Detroit. The shoe repair shop or should I say leather shop, has been around since 1954. Rhonda and her family are not only business owners, but caretakers of the Westside of the city. What is their business doing so…
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Henry The Hatter
It's getting cold outside, and you need a good-looking hat. Men this is for you. How about a hat that matches your coat, regardless of the style. If you want a good one that is in style, go to Henry the Hatter and ask for Joe Renkiewicz, the hatter of the stars. This store has been in business…
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100 Years of Hot Sam's Detroit
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…
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Carl Marlinga
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.…
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Jo, It's Your Turn
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...
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Harry Todd and the Black Greeks
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.
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Vanessa Moss, Part 2
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.
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Why Aren't They Voting? With Richard Clement
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.
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Ken Coleman
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.
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War in the Middle East
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.
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Doctor Sweet and the Baxter Family
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...
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Vote and Fight for Democracy
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.
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Whats Wrong With My Metabolism?
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.
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Vanessa Moss, Candidate for Judge
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.
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What Seems Like a Sad Ending
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...
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This London Bridge Aint Fallin Down
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...
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Detroit Future City
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...
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Laurance Wilson
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...
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Why Are We Banning Books?
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...
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Tina's Got Spectacle Society
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...
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Thank You, Detroit
What a difference a day makes. Don't believe bad things cannot happen to you. We can be a Testimony for others.
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Black Leaders Detroit
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.
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Some Jobs
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...
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Making Your Death A Little Easier On Your Family
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....
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The Detroit Recovery Project
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…
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So You Think Rehabbing a House Is Easy?
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?
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How many episodes does Detroit Jo have?
Detroit Jo currently has 73 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Detroit Jo is a podcast that will focus on the unheard voices of the disenfranchised people of Detroit who are being pushed out by gentrification.
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Detroit Jo has 73 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Detroit Jo is created and hosted by Jo-Ann King.
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