In this episode, we dig into a conversation with Marsha Music. Marsha is the daughter of pre-Motown record producer Joe Von Battle. She's also an acclaimed writer of essays, poems, and narratives on life in Detroit. Together, we celebrate the work of Betty DeRamus. Betty DeRamus is a veteran and award-winning journalist, DeRamus was the jury's pick and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1993. She has been awarded a Michigan Press Association Award, as well as a Deems Taylor award for a profile of Roberta Flack published in Essence. A passion for the troubles and triumphs of ordinary people, Betty DeRamus wrote two nonfiction books, Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories from the Underground Railroad and Freedom by Any Means: True Stories of Cunning and Courage on the Underground Railroad. We explore how DeRamus's practice of creative storytelling connects to Music's role as a griot in the Black community. Marsha also discusses how the history of Detroit informs her identity as a writer.  In this episode, we talk about:  The history of Detroit and the Black Bottom Neighborhood The importance and validity of oral history  How to find inspiration in the place where you live  Resources:  Marsha Music - Website: https://marshamusic.wordpress.com/ Referenced Works The Detroitist Betty DeRamus  About: https://mijournalismhalloffame.org/betty-deramus/ Referenced Works Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories from the Underground Railroad Freedom by Any Means: True Stories of Cunning and Courage on the Underground Railroad.    ◉ Get in Touch: Nourish.community  ◉ IG: @nourish____  ◉ Support this podcast at — https://nourish.community/donate/  ◉ Advertising Inquiries: hello@nourishevents.org