Stateside: How race factors into redistricting; the Detroit dancer who inspired the movie “Zola”

Today on Stateside, an update on the Michigan Independent Citizen’s redistricting commission, which is tasked with redrawing the state’s lines of political representation. Plus, a conversation with the Detroit dancer who inspired, co-wrote, and executive produced the film Zola.

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Listen to the full show above or find individual interviews below.

What role will race play in Michigan’s redistricting process?

• Sergio Martinez-Beltran reports for Bridge Michigan.

The dancer who inspired the movie “Zola” talks Detroit roots, female friendship in sex work industry

• A’Ziah “Zola” King is the co-writer and executive producer of the film Zola.