Q&A – with Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson
byCongressman Jonathan L. Jackson represents Illinois’ First Congressional District. Born to civil rights leaders Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline Jackson, the fight for underrepresented…
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What Does It Mean to Disband DEI?
byWhat does it mean that President Donald Trump disbanded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives? His aim is to eliminate “racial/gender preference” and to focus…
Q&A – Clarence Maclin – His Redemption Story from Sing Sing to the Silver Screen
byThe film “Sing Sing” tells the powerful story of the theater program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, New York known as Rehabilitation…
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States
byDonald J. Trump has officially taken office as the 47th President of the United States, following an intense and controversial campaign that captivated and…
Q&A – Erica Hubbard, Actress, The Family Business: New Orleans
byBorn and raised on Chicago’s south side, actress and producer Erica Hubbard got her start in the entertainment world while still a preteen doing…
The Fires of Los Angeles
byAs America enters a new political regime, the fires in Los Angeles prompt us to reflect more deeply beyond politics. These fires are an…
Q&A – with Anthony Robles and Jharrel Jerome of “Unstoppable” Movie
by“Unstoppable,” the inspiring true story of one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, has finally hit the big screen, and its stars, Jharrel Jerome and Robles himself,…
Northwestern University Commemorates the Life of MLK
byThe annual MLK Commemoration celebration at Northwestern University leans into Chicago’s history and ongoing efforts to reverse the harms of housing segregation. Two weeks…
Q&A – Knyja Gadson, Public Speaker & Communications Specialist – Knyja Gadson, Inc.
byKnyja (pronounced Nee-sha) Gadson is a trusted and highly sought-after communications specialist, event moderator, and keynote speaker. The Milwaukee native got her start in…
Remembering President Jimmy Carter…
byThe world mourns the passing of one of the most distinguished figures in American politics and global humanitarian efforts, President Jimmy Carter. At the…
Q&A – Brittney Dorey Hernandez, Owner – The Tank Shoppe
byA versatile professional with a vibrant career spanning entertainment, entrepreneurship, and event management, Brittney Dorey Hernandez not only puts her heart into all of…
Q&A – With RaMell Ross: A Poetic Exploration of Black Love and Loss…
byRaMell Ross’s Nickel Boys is a powerful cinematic exploration of the lives of young Black boys at the Nickel Academy, a real-life reform school…