Kristina Williams is a Chicago born and raised businesswoman, community activist and philanthropist that has dedicated herself to uplifting marginalized communities across the city….
Raphael Nash is an award-winning independent film producer, director, and adjunct professor for DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts. In the classroom, the married…
An administrator, educator, and non-profit leader, Lydia K. Mercer is the textbook definition of a change agent. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from…
A product of Chicago’s south side, Hapi Danielle is an all-around renaissance woman that is on a mission. That mission is to love and…
If you were to look up the textbook definition of turning hard work and dedication into success, it would be Allison Caldwell‘s picture you’d…
Chicago native Shaneen Murray is a multifaceted journalist, marketing professional, and brand new author with the release of her new book for young adult…
Dr. Lencia L. Marshall is an ordained minister, author, scholar, international speaker, and Navy veteran. A mother of four and wife of almost twenty…
Leslé Honoré leads a very busy but very purposeful life. The “Blaxican” poet and activist uses her poetry and personal life to help youth…
Chicago native Timothy L. Mathews has always been a go-getter who isn’t afraid to start from the bottom and work his way up to…
You can’t talk about Chicago Hip Hop and not mention Abstract Mindstate. While casual listeners may name-check such luminaries as Common, Kanye West, Twista,…
As a celebrated author, playwright, and Poet Laureate of Atlanta, Pearl Cleage has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning 40 years, producing 30+ plays, novels,…
If longevity is the name of the game, then Cedric the Entertainer, has been able to master it. The St. Louis native has been…
