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Blog, Politics March 4, 2016 August 25, 2016

SUPER TUESDAY

by Contributor NDIGO

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the big winners the morning after Super Tuesday, each of them taking seven of the 13 states in…

Black America, Movies, People March 3, 2016 September 23, 2016

Oscars Aside, Meet Tim Story

by David Smallwood

Oscars Aside, Meet Tim Story: Hollywood’s Billion Dollar Black Director Nothing wrong with bringing home an Oscar…or even just being nominated for one –…

Politics March 2, 2016 August 22, 2016

Signifying Politics

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

I watch national news programs on Sunday mornings. This past Sunday morning, I thought they had changed the name and timeframe of Saturday Night…

Interview February 29, 2016 August 28, 2016

Sarah Daley

by TJ Armour

Sarah Daley (South Elgin, IL) began her training at the Faubourg School of Ballet in Illinois under the direction of Watmora Casey and Tatyana…

Blog, Politics February 26, 2016 August 25, 2016

EARLY VOTING

by Contributor NDIGO

NO EXC– USE VOTING!!!!! Early voting opens Citywide on FEBRUARY 29th!!!! GO make a difference!!! RULES Any Chicago voter may use any Early Voting…

Blog, Theater February 26, 2016 August 25, 2016

Emmett Till

by admin

The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie presents Mike Wiley’s one-man theatre piece, Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till. The…

Perspectives, Politics February 24, 2016 August 22, 2016

Equity Economics

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

The 2016 presidential election will prove to be one of the most interesting in American history. Indeed, the voting public has radical choices in…

Art, People February 23, 2016 August 21, 2016

Artist Ti-Rock Moore

by Contributor NDIGO

Gallery Guichard is an elegant contemporary art gallery, owned by Andre and Frances Guichard in a unique, South Side Chicago community called Bronzeville. The…

Interview February 22, 2016 August 28, 2016

Interview with Monique Spence: Life Coach

by TJ Armour

After starting her professional career as music exec with Sony Music by the age of 20, Monique Spence used her love of small business…

Blog, Chicago February 19, 2016 August 25, 2016

Lucas Museum Looking for a New Home

by Contributor NDIGO

Officials behind “Star Wars” creator George Lucas’ bid to build a museum along Chicago’s lakefront are considering other cities and sites for the project,…

Blog, Chicago February 19, 2016 August 25, 2016

Shrine No More

by Contributor NDIGO

The South Side club the Shrine announced that it’s shutting its doors after nearly seven years of bringing hip-hop, R&B, dance, reggae and more…

Black America, People, Television February 19, 2016 August 25, 2016

New President at ABC

by Contributor NDIGO

Formerly ABC executive VP, drama development, movies & miniseries, Channing Dungey is a UCLA grad who began her career in entertainment as a development…

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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