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…
Women
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…
Cline Hedspeth, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Events
byCline Hedspeth is a professional culturalist. Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed her Commissioner of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Events in March 2024….
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Q&A – Cherish Hicks – Founder, Beyond Wellness
byCherish Hicks is the founder of Beyond Wellness, a wellness collective that offers classes, workshops, and one-on-one coaching to help people start and sustain…
Juliana Stratton – Illinois First Black Lieutenant Governor
byJuliana Stratton has served the State of Illinois as the 48th Lieutenant Governor since 2019. She previously served as a Democratic member of the…
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…