Director Elegance Bratton for “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House”
byHouse” Still Has a Home! From stories of marginalized communities to explorations of identity, award-winning director Elegance Bratton has consistently brought untold narratives to…
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Grace Sandra, Author, Host, Mental Health & Survivor Advocate
bySurvivor is the word you’re looking for when describing Grace Sandra. As founder of her Out Here Tryna Survive platform, which includes a podcast…
Farewell to Pope Francis: A Shepherd of Mercy and Reform
byOn Easter Sunday Eve, the world bid farewell to Pope Francis, a pontiff whose legacy will resonate far beyond the walls of the Vatican….
Antoinette L. Rayburn, M.ED – Career Academy Lead at Rich Township – District 227
byA testament to the adage “Life is a journey with many paths“, Antoinette L. Rayburn has traveled down multiple roads and succeeded in multiple…
11 Minutes of Fame: Women in Space…
byAs of today, six women made history by going into space on the Blue Origin New Shepard Mission, NS-31. Blue Orgin is owned by…
Samantha Dockery – Owner, LOVELUVV Sparkling Wines
bySometimes life can swing you in unexpected directions, and sometimes those swings can lead you to new passions and callings. For instance, Samantha Dockery,…
Chef Brandon Rogers, Contestant Season 4 – Fox’s “Next Level Chef”
byIf there’s one thing Chef Brandon Rogers doesn’t do, it’s play it safe. With a career spanning nearly 20 years in luxury hospitality, his…
Ari Fulton – Costume Designer, Children’s Theatre Company’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
byAri Fulton is an award-winning costume designer for stage, film, opera, and dance that has dedicated herself to building a diverse career designing costumes…
Writer/Director Mark Anthony Green on OPUS: Tribalism, Threats, and Truths…
byReggie Ponder sat down with writer/director Mark Anthony Green to talk about his film OPUS, starring Ayo Edebiri (The Bear). The film is officially…
America Lives in Peril Today…
byPresident Donald Trump‘s leadership is erratic and unpredictable, causing economic instability with tariffs appearing and disappearing at whim. The looming date of April 2nd…
Dr. Mildred Dixon, Panache Holyfield & LaGena Cain – Your School of Beauty
byFounded by Dr. Mildred Dixon in 1966, Your School of Beauty Culture, then known as Mildred’s Beauty College, originated on Chicago’s west side and…
Dear Alderman Lopez…
byAmerica is ablaze with pressing issues, from rising political tensions to social turmoil. Headlines scream about democracy at risk, with claims of reckless leadership…