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Kahn Davison

Kahn Santori Davison is from Detroit, Michigan. He is formerly an art columnist for The Gazette News and an Entertainment writer for the Michigan Citizen.  He's currently a contributing music writer for the Detroit Metro Times. He's appeared on Netflix's "Hip-Hop Evolution" and FX's "Hip-Hop Uncovered", and was a co-star in the award-winning play "Mahogany Drams."  He authored the poetry book Blaze (2015, Willow Books) and is the recipient of the 2015 Kresge Literary Arts Fellowship, as well as a 2018 "Documenting Detroit Photography Fellowship."  

Davison has a B.A. from Oakland University and is a proud husband, and father of four. He's currently working on his autobiography. Follow him on Twitter at @kahnsantori and Instagram @Kahnsantori.
 

Kahn Davison's Latest Articles

Gen Z is next up

Over the past two decades, Anthony Thompson has become one of Detroit’s best-known entertainment professionals. Now he's passing his knowledge of the business on to the next generation.

The Power of Us: National Black Men in Leadership Conference centers unity and collective impact

iHeart Media’s Tony Coles and CEO of the Unity Collaborative Darlene King-Turner discuss the upcoming conference and what leadership looks like for Black men today.

SASHA Center’s Cultural Training explores how to care for Black women experiencers of sexual assault and domestic abuse

The SASHA Center will host a Cultural Training on Oct. 25 to teach advocates and community members how to better support Black women experiencers of abuse.

How a training program helps international students become integral to the U.S. economy 

Global Detroit helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.

Dr. Rehab (Ruby) Alhajjar's company is working to reduce waterborne diseases and enhance the overall quality of life.
Global Detroit helps founders succeed from the rural reaches of the U. P. to the farms feeding those in the city

The Global Entrepreneur in Residence Impact Report shows 174 jobs created from the program, and $28.1 million in venture capital has been raised. Moving forward, officials want to see the progress increase and the universities take on a bigger role in propelling that. 

J Dilla
Legacies of J Dilla, DJ Screw brought to life in new Wayne State exhibition
Why sexual health advocates are pushing to get Black men to the front of the abortion conversation

The men will discuss sexual assault, the emotional decison making that exists during an unexpected pregnancy, and the economics and environmental risks that comes with raising a child.

Alison Vaughn, founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs
How Detroit nonprofit Jackets for Jobs makes people feel “Smart & Sexy” returning to the workforce

“I’m just humbled and thankful that people understand the mission that Jackets for Jobs is doing. It lets us know that we’re still on the right track as we’re doing something that's needed in the community."

Dexter A. Powell Jr.’s "Young King: Take Your Stand" offers compelling insight into the importance of decision-making for youth, as they excel against adversities.
Top Reads: 5 local authors opening our eyes this year

“Fight. Always, everywhere. For every inch of your living. Against anyone and anything that tries to make you less than. You will be afraid and hope will often leave you stranded at the station with no fare, but fight anyway. Your life — your living — depends on it,” says poet John Jeffire. Here are five Metro Detroit writers, including Jeffire, who are inspiring us right now.   

REVIEW: ‘Black Mafia Family’ brings out generational complexities of the American dream

With Starz already announcing the renewal of Detroit-based “Black Mafia Family” for a second season, reviewer Kahn Davison recommends you "stock up on Better Mades and Faygos", this is going to be a long ride. 

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