Q&A – Dr. LaShondra Kyle, Executive Director – Eden Career Institute
byFor more than 25 years, Dr. LaShondra Kyle has dedicated herself to the higher education of our youth as a business law professor, university…
Interview
Q&A – Brian Nelson Jr. – Actor, Director, Writer
byChicago born actor Brian Nelson Jr. has been making quite the name for himself in Hollywood over the last few years. After spending the…
Q&A – Dr. Veronica Appleton, Ph. D – Author, “Mama Why”
byAlready a renowned scholar and lecturer, Chicago native Dr. Veronica Appleton, Ph.D is also a children’s literature author with a special passion for educating…
Q&A – Sandria Washington, Media Maker, Writer & Black Adoption Experience Scholar
byAs a journalist, media personality, wellness ambassador and strategic communications professional, Sandria Washingon has long been dedicated to amplifying the voices of those with stories…
Q&A – Mandisa Jones, Founder and CEO of Ashe Counseling and Coaching
byMandisa Jones is a firm believer in the phrase “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” The Chicago native has found her purpose in…
Jamhal Johnson – Co-Founder and CFO of Moor’s Brewing Company
byJamhal Johnson is a man of many talents. Not only is the Chicago native a successful businessman that has established successful accounting and experiential marketing…
Q&A – Brandon Sidney – CEO and Founder of The Sidney Estate
byBrandon Sidney is on a mission to etch out a legacy that will last for generations to come. With over a decade of experience…
Q&A – Larcenna Mason – Special Education District Representative. Chicago Public Schools
byWith almost 20 years of experience in various roles within Chicago Public Schools, Larcenna Mason has dedicated herself to ensuring that special education youth…
Q&A – Derek Dow, Film and Professor, Chicago State University
byDerek Dow‘s story is a testament to how sometimes fate really does lead you to right where you need to be. A native of…
Q&A – Nicole Howell, Owner of Aqua Azul Ancient Healing Spa
byChicago native Nicole Howell has always had a knack for helping people. Since childhood, “the gift” has always come naturally to her, and though…
Q&A – Erik Wilson, Esq. – Property Tax Appeals Attorney at Smith, Hemmesch, Burke & Kaczynski
byErik Wilson always had an inkling that he’d be an attorney. The south side native grew up watching his father practice law, and as…
Q&A – Chris Welch- Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. A POWERHOUSE…
byChris Welch is the Speaker of the House for the State of Illinois. He is the first African American to hold the position since…