Leid Stories—Will Aretha Franklin Reignite Detroit's Spirit? —09.12.18




Leid Stories show

Summary: The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is gone, but will her spirit live on in community revitalization and renewed political will? Longtime activist Obayomi Azikiwe, who is editor in chief of Pan-African News Wire and a frequent contributor to Leid Stories, discusses the possible impact Franklin's deep community involvement could have on community development in her home city. Azikiwe also provides updates on major issues in the city and state that Leid Stories has been covering.