Shakir Bralock Breaks Down Community-Based Lending and the Future of Detroit Food скачать в хорошем качестве

Shakir Bralock Breaks Down Community-Based Lending and the Future of Detroit Food

“It’s not just about getting a loan — it’s about coming together and pulling our resources.” That grounding truth sets the tone as Shakir Bralock, Director of the Michigan Good Food Fund, joins Detroit is Different live from the Detroit Policy Conference. In conversation with host Khary Frazier, Bralock unpacks how Detroit’s growers, food entrepreneurs, and neighborhood retailers are navigating shifting federal policy, tariffs, and economic uncertainty through collaboration, co-ops, and character-based lending. “We’re meeting people where they are,” he explains, highlighting a new era of leadership rooted in integrity, community trust, and local ownership. From urban farmer workshops to grocery store training cohorts, Bralock paints an exciting picture of food sovereignty as economic power. This episode captures what 2026 feels like in Detroit: bold partnerships, neighborhood-centered solutions, and leaders building systems that keep resources — and hope — circulating right here at home.