Detroit. Chapter 9: Vision

We don’t do any of this alone: creating space to thrive and build an equitable society requires all of us… Youth voices speak out on their vision of the future, defining a truly positive landscape of community and kindness. Featuring: Pierre Ivan Arreola, Genesis Marie Butler, Prophet Walker, Denae Randeen Joseph, Bryant Etinosa Efechidi Odega, Paula Andrea Torrado Plazas, Marco Antonio Vargas, Garret Underwood, Nalleli Cobo-Uriarte and Zeinab ‘Sade’ Elhawary.  

Voice… to sing, to play, to be heard… Heartbeat witnesses the creative energy that underpins the City of Angels through the spoken word of a cohort of key figures working in music, poetry and social change. Featuring: Martha Elvira Gonzalez, Luis J Rodriguez, Janet Martinez, Sandino Gonzalez-Flores, Yulissa Maqueos, Vanessa Ochoa, Rudy Espinoza, Alice Bag, Angelica Salas and Rabeya Sen.  

Stories of wisdom and vision in a time of existential change in urban America… Birthplace explores the origin stories of those who have created foundational change in Los Angeles and beyond. Featuring: Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., Pete White, Susan Michi Minato, Stewart Kwoh, Chancee Martorell, Elba A. Serrano, Alfred Lomas, Manjusha Prakash Kulkani, Alberto Retana and Dolores Huerta.  

An immersive journey of truth and voice from the City of Angels … Chicana musician and activist, Martha Gonzalez, casts light on the wisdom of 100 of the most remarkable Angelenos

“Detroit has a soul… that’s the power of it to me. It’s very unique and very progressive in so many ways.” – Carmen N’Namdi   Detroit is a Phoenix – its fire is lit through human diversity – its ideas and creativity define its possibility and future.  This final chapter brings together multiple narratives to spread the wisdom of the “D” far beyond the Motor City…    Featuring the voices of: Carmen N’Namdi, Sandra Turner-Handy, Anthony Benavides, Kwaku Osei Bonsu, Pam Esshaki, Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, Penny Bailer, Shirley Birch, Kirk Mayes, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Fatou-Seydi S. Sarr, Rashida Tlaib, Larry Austin, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, Zina Davis, Pamela Good, Bryan C. Barnhill II, John J. George & Charles McGee.  – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0.    The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work.   Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff  Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli  Human Atlas Creator:  Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America’s Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org   The 100 i.Detroiters are:  Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU’ Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe’ Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al’ Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke’ Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa’ Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa’ Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat.   © Marcus Lyon 2023  

“Detroit is America. I’ll keep fighting for it.” – Rochelle Riley Detroit’s unique identity creates opportunities for its residents to reimagine and create a new vision of belonging… built from the ashes of post–industrial decline, its people display a gritty vision of a future sculpted from hard won victories of hustle and resilience. Featuring the voices of: Zina Davis, Carlos Neilbock, Lauren Hood, Eric L. Miller, Ozzie Rivera, jessica Care moore, George N’Namdi & Rochelle Riley. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0.    The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work.   Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff  Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli  Human Atlas Creator:  Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America’s Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org   The 100 i.Detroiters are:  Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU’ Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe’ Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al’ Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke’ Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa’ Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa’ Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat.   © Marcus Lyon 2023  

“Every human being born is powered. It’s a matter of enabling and awakening to your power.” – Rev.  Larry L. Simmons  Faith is active belief and is manifest in the hope that a better future is possible through collaborative engagement. Listen to Detroiters who are inspired by the spiritual to guide them in delivering purpose to the streets, neighborhoods and communities of the city.  Featuring the voices of: Rev. Larry L. Simmons, Maria Anita Salinas, Martin Herman, Lisa Johanon, ShaCha Geronimo, Shaffwan Ahmed & Dawn Dandridge.  – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0.    The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work.   Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff  Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli  Human Atlas Creator:  Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America’s Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org   The 100 i.Detroiters are:  Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU’ Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe’ Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al’ Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke’ Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa’ Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa’ Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat.   © Marcus Lyon 2023  

“Big up to everybody in Detroit that’s making an impact or trying to make an impact, even the ones we don’t see.”– Larry Austin    From the sidewalk to the local grocery store everyday people in Detroit create opportunities for us to witness the extraordinary transformation in our societies built by those who just do… accolades, titles & awards don't drive these people… their vision is a society where service is the norm and creating space for others to thrive is the only reward that counts.  Featuring the voices of: Matthew Naimi, Michele Marie Oberholtzer, Efe Bes, Bernita Williams Bradley, Dr. Truman Hudson, Mark Wallace, Noura Ballout & Larry Austin.  All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0.    The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work.   Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff  Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli  Human Atlas Creator:  Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America’s Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org   The 100 i.Detroiters are:  Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU’ Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe’ Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al’ Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke’ Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa’ Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa’ Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat.   © Marcus Lyon 2023  

“Being silent in Detroit is not an option.” – Rashida Tlaib  What leads us to acts of service? Purpose can be the foundation of the change we wish to see. In Detroit those who choose to serve and elevate others, advocate for community equity, and inspire action for a better tomorrow define the spaces where significant societal change is created.  Featuring the voices of: Rashida Tlaib, Crystal Bernard, Chase L. Cantrell, Misha Stallworth, Shannon Smith & Ayesha Ghazi Edwin.  All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0.    The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work.   Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff  Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli  Human Atlas Creator:  Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America’s Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org   The 100 i.Detroiters are:  Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU’ Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe’ Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al’ Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke’ Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa’ Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa’ Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat.   © Marcus Lyon 2023  

"Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus"– We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes – Motto of the City of Detroit  Survival is life in Detroit. In the face of multiple challenges the people of the city continue to stand tall. The city’s collective resilience is unwavering.  The narrative of the city is defined by its north star: self–determination.  Featuring the voices of: Bryan C. Barnhill II, Natasha T. Miller, Mary A. ‘Lisa’ Franklin, Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Deborah Love-Peel, Shamayim ‘Shu’ Harris & Terrence West.  All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9163668-0-0.  The Intersections podcast honors the lives and voices of the 100 Detroiters, listed below, who were nominated by their peers to be included in i.Detroit, whose trust, love and participation created this work.   Dedicated to Detroit artist and visionary Charles McGee (1924 – 2021) – Producer: LaToya Cross Narrator: jessica Care moore Music: Marcus Elliot, Efe Bes & Brian Eno Funding President: Rip Rapson Funding Partner: Wendy Jackson Executive Producer: Mark Davidoff  Recordings in Detroit: Joe Briggs–Price Sound Design: Sarah Myles Podcast Director: Matt Hill Design Director: Jim Sutherland Human Atlas Producer: Camila Pastorelli  Human Atlas Creator:  Marcus Lyon Support for Intersections and the Human Atlas comes from The Kresge Foundation – working to expand opportunities in America’s Cities through grantmaking and social investing. For more information go to kresge.org   The 100 i.Detroiters are:  Dannah Wilson, Hanan Ali Yahya, Viranel Clerard, Zina Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Ambra Redrick, Natasha T. Miller, Aurelio G. Dorris-Bey, Khali Sweeney, Dwan Dandridge, ShaCha Geronimo ,Veronika Scott, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, Pashon Murray, Aaron Foley, Michele Oberholtzer, LaKeisha Florence, Mark Wallace, Scott Hocking, Chris Lambert, Chazz Miller, Misha Stallworth, Noah Stephens, Tiffany Brown, Bernita Williams-Bradley, Marcus Elliot, Larry Austin, Matthew Naimi, Chase L. Cantrell, Shamayim ‘SHU’ Harris, Zsa Zsa Hubbard, Shannon Smith, Amy Good, Lauren Hood, Kirk Mayes, John J. George, James Feagin, Pamela Esshaki, Satori Shakoor, Cheryl P. Johnson, Efe Bes, Mikel Bresee, Dr. Truman Hudson Jr., Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Monica Lewis-Patrick, Jamon Jordan, Larry ‘Gabe’ Gabriel, Gary Wozniak, jessica Care moore, Pamela Good, Maria Anita Salinas, Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Rivera, Alice Thompson, Carlos Nielbock, Dan Carmody, Anthony Benavides, Suzy Villarreal-Garza, Omar Hernandez, Martin Manna, Virgil ‘Al’ Taylor, Denise Smith, Jerry Hebron, Rev. Larry L. Simmons, George N'Namdi, Carmen N'Namdi, Penny Bailer, Nora Chapa Mendoza, Crystal Bernard, Phillis Judkins, Martin Herman, Shirley Burch, Charles McGee, Lisa Johanon, Abdul ‘Duke’ Kareem Fakir, Lashinda Stair, Giizhigad / Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Rochelle Riley, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Elijah Craft, Derrick May, Terrence West, Noura Ballout, Cornelius A. Wilson, Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr, Shanel Adams, Arielle Johnson, Mary A. ‘Lisa’ Franklin, Jason Wilson, Shaffwan Ahmed, Eric L. Miller, Deborah Love-Peel, Sandra Turner-Handy, James W. Ribbron, Bryan C. Barnhill II, David Massenberg Sr., Consuela Francesca Barber–Lopez, Char'ly Renee Snow, Mayowa ‘Lisa’ Reynolds / Mama Mayowa & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat.   © Marcus Lyon 2023