Bennie Henry – Executive Director & Co-Founder, The Support Group
byFor almost four decades, Bennie Henry and his 501C3 nonprofit, The Support Group, have been helping to raise the youth of Chicago through a…
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Coach Sorsby – Founder & CEO of A Step Ahead Chess
byThe man known affectionately to all as “Coach Sorsby” is a firm believer that your circumstances don’t have to make you a product of…
Chamille Weddington – Owner, Schweet Foods
byChamille Weddington‘s Schweet Foods business, dubbed “a love letter to Chicago’s West Side,” is more than just a neighborhood dessert shop. It’s the kind…
Craig Robinson: In Your Dreams and Beyond…
byChicagoan Craig Robinson was in town promoting his most recent movie, In Your Dreams. In addition to talking about the film, he talked a…
Emil Jones @ 90
byThe Honorable Emil Jones just celebrated his 90th birthday. His life has been amazing as a political trailblazer, a mentor and a champion for…
Patrick Hynes, Candidate for Cook County Assessor
byPatrick Hynes is a democratic candidate for Cook County Assessor. He has thirty years of experience in Cook County property taxes. He is currently…
Jada-Amina, Curator of the Gene Siskel Center’s 31st Black Harvest Film Festival
byJada-Amina returns to lead the Gene Siskel Film Center’s 31st Black Harvest Film Festival as curator, having previously served as coordinator for the 28th…
Director Christine Turner on Sun Ra’s Cosmic Quest to “Do the Impossible”
byChristine Turner is a filmmaker whose portraits of artists, activists, and everyday people capture the beauty and struggle of life. Previously, her short documentary,…
Christi Love, Owner, With An Eye PR
byKnown as “The People’s Publicist“, Christi Love is a PR professional with the heart of a creative and a righteous soul that wants to…
Loné Williams – Founder, Love & Protect Wisdom
byLoné Williams is a shining example of the adage about turning pain into purpose. After losing her mother to domestic violence in 2023, Williams…
More Than a Game: Kevin Shaw Unpacks the Trauma and Triumph of Jackie Robinson West
byThe 61st Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) is always a must-see. In addition to films from around the world, the festival features some Black…
Director Rachael Holder on the Rhythms of Love Brooklyn
byAs a first-generation Guyanese child, Rachael Holder lived on Long Island but spent a lot of time in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, going to church and…