Ross Mac, Financial Educator – CEO/Creator of Maconomics
byRoss Mac is a man on a mission. The Chicago native is recognized as one of today’s most influential financial educators. Through his brand,…
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A Little Boy Named Ishmael and Juneteenth…
byIshmael probably never believed that a day like Juneteenth, a national holiday, recognizing and celebrating the end of slavery in America, would ever happen….
Q&A – Will Thompson, CEO, Urban Visionary Films
byWill Thompson is an award-winning actor and filmmaker who is determined to use his platform via his company, Urban Visionary Films, to give voice…
Trump vs Elon. Or Elon vs Trump?
byThe argument and battle between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump is inevitable. As a pundit, I predicted that the disagreement between the two…
ABFF’s Raeshon Morris: Black Storytelling and the Chicago Connection…
byThe American Black Film Festival has been a Chicago destination from its inception. Now celebrating its 29th year, the ABFF remains the preeminent event…
What If The Public Knew Biden Was Ill?
byIncredibly, President Joseph Biden did not reveal to the public that he had prostate cancer that had metastasized. The looming question is, when did…
Gary Green – Artist/Owner, SVNGRN
byGary Green is a community advocate, collector, curator, and art dealer with a deep passion for expanding access to the arts. He is the…
Finding Laughter in Alzheimer’s: Two Chicago Filmmakers Redefine the Narrative
byWhen Arlieta Hall found out her father was declining from Alzheimer’s disease, she quit her job to help him live the best life he…
Actor, Author, and Singer Hattie Winston – A Gathering of Voices
byFor more than five decades, Hattie Winston has made a name for herself as an acclaimed actor, singer, producer, and veteran of the Broadway…
The Pope is Creole…
byWith all its imperfections, the city never fails to leave its mark on the world. In a historic first, the new Pope—the first American…
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…
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…