Make Heaven Crowded.
Faith. Family. Freedom.
Former Michigan State Representative.
Kingdom-minded leader. Truth-teller.
Fighter for families and the next generation.
Putting God first in
every decision.
Strengthening homes.
Protecting our children.
Empowering communities.
Building opportunity.
Informed citizens.
Stronger communities.
I served in the Michigan House to fight for Detroit and every community that was overlooked.
I championed funding for our city, improved public safety, defended parental rights, and stood for truth even when it wasn’t popular.
Now, I’m using my voice in a new way—through faith, media, and ministry.
See How It Started
“I don’t just talk about change.
I’ve lived it. I’ve fought for it. And I’ll never stop.
– Karen Whitsett
Before the title
“My relationship with Mayor Mike Duggan didn’t begin at a reception. It began with me yelling at him because my area was being left behind.”
Before I held elected office, I was already fighting for my neighborhood—showing up alongside neighbors and community members, preparing boards, clearing debris and drawing attention to neglected properties.
That confrontation became the beginning of a working relationship. I wasn’t asking for special treatment. I was demanding that our blocks receive the same urgency, resources and attention as the rest of Detroit.
Board Up Clean Up was never about a photo. It was about neighbors reclaiming their blocks—one house, one yard and one load of debris at a time.
Photos from Karen Whitsett’s personal archive.
The Podcast
Real people. Real testimonies.
Biblical truth. One mission:
Make Heaven Crowded.
Featured Media
I’m Coming Out… As White?!
A bold Talk That Talk conversation about identity, perception and the stories people tell about one another.
Charity Preview at Detroit Auto Show 2022Karen and Jason Whitsett joined Detroit’s black-tie Charity Preview benefiting regional children’s and community nonprofits.View the original galleryIn the News
A focused selection highlighting faith, leadership and measurable community impact—chosen for credibility, substance and range.
Local coverage of Whitsett’s faith-led decision to close her chapter in elected office and focus on her commitment to Jesus and ministry.
Read the original storyWhitsett’s bill in the four-part package would connect young children with elevated blood-lead levels to Early On support and intervention services.
Read the original storyThe signed package includes Whitsett-sponsored measures giving communities more tools to repair or remove dangerous properties and address blight violations.
Read the original storyIndependent public-radio coverage of Whitsett’s legislation protecting people who provide rides and practical help so eligible voters can reach the polls.
Read the original storyAn official City update on funding Whitsett and fellow lawmakers helped secure to expand major home repairs for Detroit seniors and homeowners with disabilities.
Read the original storyAn official summary of Detroit investments spanning neighborhood development, home repair, broadband, mental-health facilities, libraries and schools.
Read the original storyWhitsett joined House Speaker Jason Wentworth to advance a five-year investment in Detroit PAL’s youth sports, mentorship and community-policing programs.
Read the original story