Leadership : Videos

"A bookstore? That's the most radical sh*t you can do in the 21st century, open a bookstore in certain areas." If so, then Yusef Bunchy Shakur, owner of the Urban Network, is pretty radical -- and innovative. Check out his conversation with DETROIT LIVES! about his work to build a stronger community in Detroit's Zone 8 neighborhood. read on…

Jessica Brooke Williams leads Young Adults/Artists/Activists of Heidelberg (YAH), a branch of the Heidelberg Project that engages young adults to become leaders in the community and gain professional development in Detroit's arts industry. Video profile by DETROIT LIVES! read on…

How do you help the vulnerably-housed move toward financial security and independence? For Delphia Simmons of Thrive Detroit, the answer is micro-entrepreneurial opportunity. Video by DETROIT LIVES! read on…

How do you get kids excited about learning? Give them a sword. Bobby Smith of En Garde! Detroit explains how fencing fosters concentration and focus, skills needed for academic success. Video by DETROIT LIVES! read on…

For the residents of Southwest Detroit, Cafe Con Leche is more than a coffee shop. Owner Jordi Carbonell shares how his neighborhood business plays a vital role in bringing people together. Video by DETROIT LIVES! read on…