Critical Race Theory…
byThroughout the 17th and 18th centuries, uncivilized and unemployed Negroes were given free passage on cruise ships from Africa to America with a stopover…
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Q&A with Jeanne Sparrow Chicago Media Trailblazer!
byAs a radio listener, the first thing that captures your attention about Jeanne Sparrow is her voice. If caramel had a description, it would…
Chicago’s New Media…
byA new day has come to Chicago creating a new press environment. At one time, Chicago had an abundance of community newspapers. There were…
August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean – Theater Review!
byAugust Wilson, described as the theater’s Poet of Black America, is the playwright that Goodman Theatre brings to the stage in his first installment…
A Casino Will Change a Chicago Community…
byAs we mount 2022, we should pay attention to the business of a casino coming to the city. Surely it will be a game-changer…
Q&A with Deana Dean, Poet and Author of “Merrill Avenue”
byAuthor, poet, and spoken word artist Deana Dean has been a powerful voice for sisterhood since 2001, when she first began performing poetry. A…
The Legacy of André Leon Talley
byAndré Leon Talley, who recently passed at the age of 73, was a legendary and towering figure in fashion. A trailblazer for 40-plus years…
Q&A with Alderman Pat Dowell
byWith extensive experience in community development and civic engagement, Pat Dowell was elected Alderman of the 3rd Ward of Chicago in 2007. Previously, she…
The Original Harold Lee Rush (1950-2022)
byThe creative genius and performance energy of Harold Lee Rush was recognized and celebrated for over four decades. At Chicago’s famed Englewood High School,…
The Success Factor
byJoin your host Hermene Hartman as we talk about career success. How do you climb that corporate ladder? What are the tips and tricks to help increase your chances of achieving your career goals? Today we hear f…
Three Men Who Transformed America: King, Ali and Poitier..
byWe celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday this year, 2022, and a resolution of Muhammad Ali Day. Illinois is the first to pass a…
Generation Z- Twentysomethings
byJoin your host Hermene Hartman as we talk with 3 young Gen-Z women, Taylor Coward, Jasmine Roberson & Braylyn Brown, about how social media influences their lives, their career visions, their views on politi…