• Forums in the Age of Action

    Forums in the Age of Action

    As the COVID-19 pandemic looms, protests for justice and accountability grow, and an election nears, Americans are at odds over which has more power – the talk or the walk….

  • Dave East, Rockim Williamson mixtape Collab

    Dave East, Rockim Williamson mixtape Collab

    Rockim Williamson, a thought-provoking artist with songs like “Confidence,” “Waves” and “America (What’s Wrong?),” has always been musically gifted. “From a young age, I was singing, rapping and performing.” Throughout the course…

  • COVID19 Sweeper and “Race” issues impact your health!

    COVID19 Sweeper and “Race” issues impact your health!

    Fractal Gridding is an emerging visual learning system invented by diasporan African American, Dr. Rod King, and Dr. Thompson is involved in building this new ecosystem that has the potential…

  • Rhonda and Rowe Trucking

    Rhonda and Rowe Trucking

    Detroiters know all too well the accompaniment of the trucking industry and the automobile industry; an ensemble that started after World War I when heavy-duty trucks began to share some of the shipping load with the railroads.

  • Nappy, Naked, and Afraid

    Nappy, Naked, and Afraid

    As the nation is advised to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Americans rest under the choice of increased racial profiling and even death versus personal health and safety.

  • The Rhythm of Detroit

    The Rhythm of Detroit

    Where real wealth is made. Detroiters hustle.  There is a rhythm to this city that resonates melodic harmonies over thunderous bass lines, it’s passionate.  How else can you explain a…

  • Empower the Community

    Empower the Community

    Pastor Barry Randolph makes the good news of Jesus Christ tangible. In 1998 he had a burning bush experience, which changed the course of his career out of business to…

  • The Health Cabinet: C.U.R.E.

    The Health Cabinet: C.U.R.E.

    Dr. Thompson and The Village Clinic want to C.U.R.E. illnesses using widely known resources and teachings. March 31, 2020 | Dr. Thompson & The Village Clinic Friends and Family in…

  • Sunday Morning at Messiah

    Sunday Morning at Messiah

    As our Episcopal parishes across Michigan are closed and worship services are suspended, join us online for a special broadcast of our Sunday Morning at Messiah Podcast Live (sort of).

  • Livable Communities

    Livable Communities

    When Reverend Barry Randolph became the Pastor of the Church of the Messiah in Detroit in 2002, Sunday service attendance was down to a paltry 40 people and the church itself seemed…

  • Have You Seen Her?

    Have You Seen Her?

    Ivy Nichole wants to not only educate the community on the truth about human trafficking but also ask a dire question. March 2, 2020 | Robert D. Tompkins ( Mr….

  • How Do You Bring Peace?

    How Do You Bring Peace?

    A Conversation on Peace entitled ‘In the Midst of Hell, How Do You Bring Peace?’ was facilitated by Professor Charles Simmons and featured Pastor Barry and Pastor Latimer (from Northern…