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…
Interview
Aloyosius and Kenyetta Howard - Junk Shot of South Chicago
byIn both marriage and business, being on the same page as your partner is paramount. Chicago-based couple Aloyosius and Kenyetta Howard found themselves with…
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…
Dr. Alixis Rhodes – Applied Clinical Psychology Program, The Chicago School
byCaring for and helping others is something Dr. Alixis Rhodes has just always done. Although she didn’t know that her innate empathy and concern…
LaShaundra Randolph – Manager of Education Instruction & Deployment, National Society of Leadership and Success
byAlready a natural empath, LaShaundra Randolph grew up in a home with not one but two educator parents, so her given instincts to help…
Christopher A. Akiwowo, MBA – Executive Director, Ibukun Comprehensive Community Services, Inc.
byThroughout his life, Christopher A. Akiwowo, MBA, has been steadfastly committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. His advocacy work,…
40 Acres: R. T. Thorne Reclaiming the Future, Centering Black Stories…
byR.T. Thorne, writer and director of the groundbreaking film ’40 Acres,’ boldly reimagines a post-apocalyptic future, moving Black characters from footnotes to the forefront….