Interview

February 15, 2016 August 28, 2016

Actor Joseph Paterson

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

Heard the one about the black guy born on a slave ship in the early 18th century? He ended his days running a grocery…

February 8, 2016 September 25, 2016

Jacinta Mercier-Fisher Interior Designer

by TJ Armour

Chicagoland resident Jacinta Mercier-Fisher is passionate about creating new experiences people love and enjoy sharing. From walking the runway to showcasing her attention to…

January 31, 2016 August 23, 2016

Andrew Seo – Q&A #1054

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

By Hermene Hartman [dropcap style=”style2″]Q:[/dropcap] Why do you want to be a politician? [dropcap style=”style1″]A:[/dropcap]To serve and help our fellow-citizens, it should be the…

January 20, 2016 August 28, 2016

Interview with Donna More candidate for State’s Attorney

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

Donna More is a partner with Fox Rothschild Law Firm. She has been an attorney since 1983. She has been general counsel to the…

January 17, 2016 August 28, 2016

Darrell B. Jackson-Seaway Bank and Trust, President & CEO

by David Smallwood

In 1965, Black business owners on the South Side of Chicago were frustrated because they couldn’t get money from mainstream banks due to discriminatory…

January 16, 2016 August 28, 2016

Interview With Photographer Tyler Shields

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

Write his name down. TYLER SHIELDS. Hold on to this blog. If this was a newspaper or magazine article in print, I would tell…

January 16, 2016 August 28, 2016

Sanaa Lathan, Unfortunately, Meets The Perfect Guy

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

If the goddess that is Sanaa Lathan feels self-conscious about her looks, God help the rest of us girls. With not a hair out…

April 1, 2015 August 21, 2016

Interview With Rahm Emanuel

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

In an effort to bring you insights into the halls of power in Chicago, N’DIGO caught up with Mayor Emanuel on the afternoon of…

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N’DIGO STUDIO

N’DIGO STUDIO is a Chicago centric program and podcast covering topics such as pop culture, politics, authors and trending topics of the day. If you want to hear engaging, sometimes controversial and always authentic discussion around the hot topics of the day tune into the N’DIGO STUDIO Podcast! Join your host Hermene Hartman as she interviews inspiring people and chats about interesting topics from an honest and entertaining perspective.

Discover the surprising journey of the Black Ensemble Theater and how it uses music to attract a diverse audience. But that’s just the beginning. Find out the unexpected strategy they employed to ensure the theater’s sustainability beyond its founders, and the innovative vision that’s shaping the future of this vibrant community. Want to know how they’re creating long-term impact and success? Stay tuned for the fascinating details.

Special guest is Jackie Taylor.

Jackie Taylor, the visionary behind the Black Ensemble Theater, brings a wealth of experience and passion to the theater community. For over 48 years, she has been on a mission to use the arts as a catalyst for societal change, with a particular focus on eradicating racism. Jackie’s unique approach to integrating music into theater productions has not only drawn in a diverse audience but has also contributed to the theater’s long-term sustainability. Through her dedication to empowering young people and the broader community, she has made a lasting impact, reaching over 100,000 individuals through educational outreach programs. Jackie Taylor’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive and thriving theater communities has positioned her as a true trailblazer in the industry.

Black ensemble theater is like a seed, a seed that grows into a huge tree, and that tree will live on for many, many centuries. – Jackie Taylor

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