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Black America, Black Culture, Book Marks May 6, 2019 May 6, 2019

Zora & Langston

by Paul King Jr.

Zora and Langston: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal By Yuval Taylor Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (March 26, 2019) Hardcover: 304 pages,…

Black America, Chicago, Photography, Publisher's Message May 1, 2019 May 1, 2019

Mikki, The Photographer

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

This is graduation time and I want to tell you about my friend Michelle “Mikki” Agins, who is being honored with a Doctorate of…

Black America, Black Culture, Perspectives, Society April 23, 2019 April 23, 2019

We Should Stop Saying “People of Color” When We Mean “Black People” – By Joshua Adams

by Contributor NDIGO

I understand why people in society use the term “people of color”: it replaces the outdated term “colored people” with one that is more…

Art, Black Culture, Interview, On Q April 23, 2019 April 23, 2019

“Jenspiration” With Artist Jen Hodo!

by TJ Armour

Chicago native Jen Hodo is a fashion illustrator, curator, and photographer currently based in Brooklyn, New York. After receiving her B.A. in Fashion Business…

Black Culture, Interview, Music, On Q April 22, 2019 April 22, 2019

Singer Eva Ruwe Celebrates “A Good Man” – By Clarence Waldron

by Contributor NDIGO

Black men seem to be under siege, but rising Chicago singer Eva Ruwè celebrates the positive side of brothers. In her debut single, Good…

Black America, Black Culture, Publisher's Message April 17, 2019 April 17, 2019

What Would John Johnson Do Today?

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

The iconic Johnson Publishing Company, home to Ebony and Jet magazines, the Ebony Fashion Fair and Fashion Fair Cosmetics, filed for bankruptcy last week,…

Black Culture, Entertainment, Theater April 16, 2019 April 17, 2019

The Barbecue Sizzles In Goodman’s “Lottery Day” – By Rick and Brenda McCain

by Contributor NDIGO

Lottery Day Through April 28 Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn Street. Written by: Ike Holter Directed by: Lili-Anne Brown Running time: 2 hours, 15…

Interview, On Q, Theater April 13, 2019 April 13, 2019

James Meredith’s “Lottery Day”

by TJ Armour

James Vincent Meredith is an award-winning veteran actor who has appeared in a number of hit shows, including Boss, Chicago Med, Empire, Law &…

Black America, Black Culture, Politics, Publisher's Message April 10, 2019 April 10, 2019

Slaying The Dragon

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

Lori Lightfoot slayed the dragon and killed the machine as she becomes the new mayor of the City of Chicago when she is sworn…

Good Health April 9, 2019 April 9, 2019

Beware The Dangers Of Sugar – By Siddiqu “The Personal Trainer”

by Contributor NDIGO

Over the past 100 years, the average yearly sugar intake went from five pounds per year to 135 pounds per year. During the turn…

Books, Education, Interview, On Q, Personal Development April 7, 2019 April 8, 2019

Dr. Nicholas Pearce’s Purpose Path

by TJ Armour

Dr. Nicholas Pearce is a scholar, speaker, entrepreneur, pastor and award-winning professor of management and organizations at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management….

N'Music April 3, 2019 April 15, 2019

Anonymous Alex At The Forge On April 28th

by David Smallwood

One of the Chicago area’s up and coming bright young entertainment talents is Armand Alex Chestang, who is starting to take the local music…

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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