Q&A – Keli L. Knight – Founding Partner – KMR Law Group
bySouth side native Keli L. Knight knew from a pretty early age that practicing law would be in her future, With a Bachelor’s degree…
Interview
Q&A with Judge Arnette Hubbard
byAs a child, Arnette Rhinehart Hubbard enjoyed reading and playing outside on her grandparents’ farm in Stephens, Arkansas. In high school, Hubbard was interested…
Q&A – with Santa Claus
byTHE PEOPLES SANTA “With all that’s going on in this country, and particularly in the African-American community, I want to offer heroes and…
Q&A – Jimalita Tillman – Writer/Producer, Queens Of The Policy
byJimalita Tillman wears many hats: Mother, Daughter, Friend, Writer, Producer, Executive Producer, Global Director of Programs and Operations, and the list goes on. The…
Q&A – with Erica Hubbard, Actress, Author, Writer, Producer, Philanthropist
byChicago native Erica Hubbard is an award-winning television, film, and stage actress who has been blazing her path in Hollywood since her late teens….
Q&A – with Jermaine Lawrence Anderson, Founder & Executive Director of ‘I Am A Gentleman, Inc.’
byWhile growing up on the west side of Chicago, Jermaine Lawrence Anderson learned lessons and developed values that shaped and molded his life, enabling…
Q&A – with Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO Chicago Urban League
byThe Honorable Karen Freeman-Wilson began serving as president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League in January 2020. She brings a passion for equity…
Q&A – with Joshua L. James, CEO Joshua James Events & Consulting
byJoshua L. James is a Planner, Designer, Millennial Servant Leader, and Creative Experience Catalyst who believes in producing experiences that leave lasting impressions. With…
Q&A – Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt
byCommissioner Annette Nance-Holt is the first woman and woman of color to lead the Chicago Fire Department in its 162-year history. A native of…
Q&A – Chef Zita Smith, CEO of Zita Cooks Catering
byChef Zita Smith knows a thing or two about humble beginnings. Her mother worked multiple jobs, so her grandmother stepped in and raised her…
Q&A – Evenita Ren, Owner of Renway Beauty
byEvenita Ren is a testament to the age-old adage that “you can do anything if you put your mind to it.” A certified and…
Q&A – with Sharon Morgan Administrator for the Kehrein Center for the Arts
byLifelong West Side resident Sharon Morgan has worked tirelessly in the Austin community, helping to educate its youth. Her career began as a parish…