Q&A – Veronica Shanklin, CEO & Founder, Dementia Care Warriors
byFor nearly a decade, Veronica Shanklin has worked tirelessly as an advocate for Alzheimer’s and Dementia awareness, with a special focus on the caregivers…
Interview
Q&A – Chaz Ebert Author – It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness.
byOn a rainy afternoon in late June, I sat with Chaz Ebert, lawyer, entrepreneur, and widow of the late Chicago film critic Roger Ebert,…
Q&A -Terri Winston, Executive Director Black Fire Brigade
byTerri Winston has long been a paragon of entrepreneurial excellence utilizing her power of vision, faith, and indomitable will to constantly break barriers and…
Q&A – Howard Sandifer, Chicago West Community Music Center Founder Celebrates 25th Anniversary!
byHoward Sandifer, the founder of the Chicago West Community Music Center (CWCMC), reflects on the 25th anniversary of the school that continues to enrich…
Q&A – Chris Curse, A.J. Johnson and Calvin King – Discussion on Black Men & Mental Health and Stress
byMental health has long been stigmatized within the Black community, especially among black men. Oftentimes, men are taught to internalize their feelings and to…
Q&A – Jennifer Ether aka “Coach Jenn” Certified Personal Trainer
byJennifer Ether is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) affectionately known as “Coach Jenn” to her clients. Accredited by the esteemed National Academy of Sports…
Q&A – T’Shaun Barrett – Actor, Writer, and Producer
bySometimes in life, your purpose will find you…at least, such was the case for Chicago-born actor, producer, and writer T’Shaun Barrett. A Hollywood-esque situation…
Q&A – Mikko Monro aka ‘Mikko The Voice’ – Voiceover Artist and Actor
bySome people are simply born with a creative gene. Chicago native Mikko Monro can be described as such a person. The multi-hyphenate started her…
Q&A with Music Composer Rob “Diggy” Morrison for BET’S “The Family Business”
byUsed with permission by Desirae L. Benson (Sheen Magazine) Watching a show and being completely drawn into a scene because of the mesmerizing music…
Harry Lennix Stars In August Wilson’s “How I Learned What I Learned”…
byActor Harry Lennix does not need an introduction. He is a distinguished film, television, stage actor, and producer. He recently starred in the former…
Q&A – Janice Gonzalez – Owner of JMG Consulting
byAfter almost 11 years of spearheading the development of business initiatives for multi-billion dollar investment firms, Janice Gonzalez decided to bet on herself. The…
Q&A – Debra Vines, CEO of The Answer Inc.
byTo say that Debra Vines is dedicated to her work in raising Autism awareness would be an understatement. Vines’ 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, The Answer…