Christi Love, Owner, With An Eye PR
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Interview
Loné Williams – Founder, Love & Protect Wisdom
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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
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John Graham – Founder, Author and Host – Upfront Marital Technologies Inc.
byHaving a goal of facilitating one million Black marriages may sound a tad ambitious to most, but through his company, UpFront Marital Technologies, John…
Aloyosius and Kenyetta Howard - Junk Shot of South Chicago
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Andre “Add-2” Daniels – Chicago Regional Director, Guitars Over Guns
byAndre “ADD-2” Daniels is a critically acclaimed and highly lauded rapper in his own right, who has worked with luminaries such as Kendrick Lamar…
Cherrelle éLan – Actor, Creative, Author of ‘Black In The Future’
bySince her preteens, Cherrelle éLan has known her path in life would be through storytelling. Over the years, her storytelling would manifest into many…
N’DIGO Talks with Rep. LaShawn Ford
byLaShawn Ford is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 8th district since 2007. The…
Getting to Know ABC7’s Samantha Chatman
bySamantha Chatman is a news reporter at ABC7 Chicago and serves as the weekend anchor. She has worked as a reporter for the past…
A Conversation with Harry Lennix: From Chicago Stages to Broadway’s “Purpose”
byA distinguished film, television, and stage actor, Harry Lennix is a proud Chicago native and a graduate of Northwestern University. Throughout his decades-long career,…
The Vision of XL FEST with Troy Pryor
byTroy Osborne Pryor, founder of XL Fest’25 in Chicago, brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases, XL…