Jzquelyn Leejzoi is a speaker, coach, mentor, author and successful entrepreneur. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Master’s…
After nearly 40 years, Rev. James T. Meeks is stepping away from the pulpit of his church. Meeks said next year would be his…
Pastor Corey B. Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago, and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation has become…
Husband and wife duo Jason and EJ Williams know a few things about flipping houses. The Chicago natives have flipped over 200 homes and…
Rebecca Sive is the author of three books on American women’s politics and power. She’s an activist, a political organizer, and, most of all, a feminist. Sive…
In 1995 Marquis Forge graduated as the valedictorian of Autaugaville High School in Autaugaville, Alabama. In his graduation speech, he promised the people of…
Chicago native Kiley Russell is the founder of Kemit Academy, an evidence-based and family-centered daycare/preschool for children through age four, located in Hyde Park….
Dr. Helen D. Gayle, former president and C.E.O. of The Chicago Community Trust (one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations), will soon…
A native of Chicago’s Southside and graduate of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, Charise A. Williams has some ideas on…
A former journalist and Emmy award-nominated editor at CBS-TV, Senator Jacqueline “Jacqui” Collins has used her experience and communication skills to support a progressive…
Pemon Rami is an International film producer and director, a member of the Board of Illinois Arts Council, a former member of the Joseph…
Rae Lewis-Thornton is an Emmy Award-winning AIDS activist who rose to national acclaim when she told her story of living with AIDS in a…
