Perspectives

January 17, 2016 August 23, 2016

Dr. King’s Protest

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

Dr. Martin Luther King¹s life in the Civil Rights Movement was a short 13 years. From the Montgomery, Alabama Bus Boycott in 1955 to the…

January 17, 2016 August 22, 2016

The Saga of Bill Cosby

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

The mugshot of Dr. Bill Cosby pains. I wasn’t gong to write about this any more until some kind of official court verdict was…

January 3, 2016 August 22, 2016

The Mayor Caves…

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

The people were heard. A besieged Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired Police Chief Garry McCarthy. He was under pressure from all quarters – protestors, the…

August 20, 2015 August 21, 2016

The Donald

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

Keep your eye on Donald Trump. He is not to be underestimated as he enters the business of electoral politics. He may not win…

N’DIGO Studio Podcast

N’DIGO STUDIO

N’DIGO STUDIO is a Chicago centric program and podcast covering topics such as pop culture, politics, authors and trending topics of the day. If you want to hear engaging, sometimes controversial and always authentic discussion around the hot topics of the day tune into the N’DIGO STUDIO Podcast! Join your host Hermene Hartman as she interviews inspiring people and chats about interesting topics from an honest and entertaining perspective.

Discover the surprising journey of the Black Ensemble Theater and how it uses music to attract a diverse audience. But that’s just the beginning. Find out the unexpected strategy they employed to ensure the theater’s sustainability beyond its founders, and the innovative vision that’s shaping the future of this vibrant community. Want to know how they’re creating long-term impact and success? Stay tuned for the fascinating details.

Special guest is Jackie Taylor.

Jackie Taylor, the visionary behind the Black Ensemble Theater, brings a wealth of experience and passion to the theater community. For over 48 years, she has been on a mission to use the arts as a catalyst for societal change, with a particular focus on eradicating racism. Jackie’s unique approach to integrating music into theater productions has not only drawn in a diverse audience but has also contributed to the theater’s long-term sustainability. Through her dedication to empowering young people and the broader community, she has made a lasting impact, reaching over 100,000 individuals through educational outreach programs. Jackie Taylor’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive and thriving theater communities has positioned her as a true trailblazer in the industry.

Black ensemble theater is like a seed, a seed that grows into a huge tree, and that tree will live on for many, many centuries. – Jackie Taylor

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