Groundbreakers: Miller Green?s journey from Mississippi Freedom Rider to Chicago trailblazer
In this episode of Groundbreakers, Fox 32?s Anita Blanton sits down with Miller Green, a former Freedom Rider whose quiet courage helped shape the Civil Rights Movement. From his early days challenging segregation in Mississippi to building a life in Chicago, Green shares what it meant to stand up, speak out, and never give up?even when the cost was high.
In this episode of Groundbreakers, Fox 32?s Anita Blanton sits down with Miller Green, a former Freedom Rider whose quiet courage helped shape the Civil Rights Movement. From his early days challenging segregation in Mississippi to building a life in Chicago, Green shares what it meant to stand up, speak out, and never give up?even when the cost was high.
Transforming lives through Holistic Riding Therapy
Holistic Riding Therapy, founded by Marlene Karman in 2005, combines rescued horses and equestrian therapy to empower individuals with disabilities, veterans, and Special Olympics participants while navigating significant challenges to expand its impactful mission.
Holistic Riding Therapy, founded by Marlene Karman in 2005, combines rescued horses and equestrian therapy to empower individuals with disabilities, veterans, and Special Olympics participants while navigating significant challenges to expand its impactful mission.
How one Chicago pharmacy carved out a legacy that stands the test of time
200 Pharmacy Inc., in Calumet Heights has survived and thrived for decades in an ever-changing industry fraught with challenges.
200 Pharmacy Inc., in Calumet Heights has survived and thrived for decades in an ever-changing industry fraught with challenges.
Chicago artist stitches her way to stardom
FOX 32's Anita Blanton sat down with Emma McKee, a.k.a. the "Stitch Gawd," to learn more about her custom cross-stitch designs. Once she picked up a needle, her creativity led her to gigs with Coca-Cola, the Chicago Bulls, and famous musicians.
FOX 32's Anita Blanton sat down with Emma McKee, a.k.a. the "Stitch Gawd," to learn more about her custom cross-stitch designs. Once she picked up a needle, her creativity led her to gigs with Coca-Cola, the Chicago Bulls, and famous musicians.
How Kenwood's Little Black Pearl transforms Chicago's art scene and empowers communities
Monica Haslip founded the Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center in Chicago to empower the community through art, education, and workforce development, transforming an abandoned building into a vibrant space that has served over 10,000 students.
Monica Haslip founded the Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center in Chicago to empower the community through art, education, and workforce development, transforming an abandoned building into a vibrant space that has served over 10,000 students.
Meet the Chicago powerhouse making waves behind-the-scenes: Juan Teague
Juan Teague is a Chicago woman who may not be a household name but her tireless work and widespread impact has been felt all over the city and beyond.
Juan Teague is a Chicago woman who may not be a household name but her tireless work and widespread impact has been felt all over the city and beyond.
My Half of the Sky coffee shop in Wheaton seeks to uplift and empower the hopeless
My Half of the Sky in Wheaton is a unique coffee shop founded by Renee Pollino that combines a passion for community, hospitality, and ethical consumerism to combat issues like poverty, addiction, and human trafficking.
My Half of the Sky in Wheaton is a unique coffee shop founded by Renee Pollino that combines a passion for community, hospitality, and ethical consumerism to combat issues like poverty, addiction, and human trafficking.
Fawn Weaver becomes first Black woman to lead major alcohol brand
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey revealed to the public in 2016 that an enslaved man was its first master distiller. Fawn Weaver co-founded Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in the name of the man who started it all, Nearest Green.
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey revealed to the public in 2016 that an enslaved man was its first master distiller. Fawn Weaver co-founded Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in the name of the man who started it all, Nearest Green.
Meet the Chicagoan behind the Essence Festival of Culture
Michael Barclay talks about how the city of Chicago inspires him and contributes to one of America's cultural delights, the Essence Festival of Culture.
Michael Barclay talks about how the city of Chicago inspires him and contributes to one of America's cultural delights, the Essence Festival of Culture.
Ladies of Virtue Chicago helps young girls grow into leaders
A local mentoring and leadership program serves young women in underserved communities in Chicago. Ladies of Virtue is dedicated to improving the lives of girls through personal discovery. Fox 32's Anita Blanton spoke to the founder and a few of the girls in the program.
A local mentoring and leadership program serves young women in underserved communities in Chicago. Ladies of Virtue is dedicated to improving the lives of girls through personal discovery. Fox 32's Anita Blanton spoke to the founder and a few of the girls in the program.
Tanya Dreesen tackles new era for the Chicago Bears
In a league increasingly gaining more faithful female followers, it's only right that the National Football League also sees more women in higher positions behind the scenes. Today's groundbreaker is Tanya Dreesen, who's the Chicago Bears' new senior vice president of strategy and global affairs and chief of staff.
In a league increasingly gaining more faithful female followers, it's only right that the National Football League also sees more women in higher positions behind the scenes. Today's groundbreaker is Tanya Dreesen, who's the Chicago Bears' new senior vice president of strategy and global affairs and chief of staff.
Rohini Dey recounts her amazing journey, uplifting women in the restaurant industry and beyond
We continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a woman who has not only broken the mold in Asian cuisine. She also came up with just the right recipe for hundreds of other women to maximize their success in the restaurant industry, too. Rohini Dey is a powerful force who can frequently be found serving up loads of inspiration worldwide.
We continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a woman who has not only broken the mold in Asian cuisine. She also came up with just the right recipe for hundreds of other women to maximize their success in the restaurant industry, too. Rohini Dey is a powerful force who can frequently be found serving up loads of inspiration worldwide.
Latonya Booker helps students escape the cycle of grief with CIS
Latonya Booker has been through a lot in her life and she has a passion for helping Chicago?s young people push through their similar circumstances toward success.
Latonya Booker has been through a lot in her life and she has a passion for helping Chicago?s young people push through their similar circumstances toward success.
Glennette Turner garners nationwide recognition with writing, research
Author Glennette Turner is a force in the literary world who inspires a ton of admiration. She is an educator and author who after nine decades on this earth, is still making good on lessons she learned as a child.
Author Glennette Turner is a force in the literary world who inspires a ton of admiration. She is an educator and author who after nine decades on this earth, is still making good on lessons she learned as a child.
World-class collector Stuart Grannen moving Chicago shop to Texas
One-of-a-kind collector Stuart Grannen is packing up Chicago's famous Architectural Artifacts and moving to Texas to display his amazing inventory of unique gizmos and gadgets.
One-of-a-kind collector Stuart Grannen is packing up Chicago's famous Architectural Artifacts and moving to Texas to display his amazing inventory of unique gizmos and gadgets.
Bobbi Panter continues legacy in pet care market
Born in Wheaton, Illinois, Bobbi Panter is a trailblazer in the pet care industry. When faced with troubles caring for her furry friend BoBo, Panter invented her own natural healing products.
Born in Wheaton, Illinois, Bobbi Panter is a trailblazer in the pet care industry. When faced with troubles caring for her furry friend BoBo, Panter invented her own natural healing products.
A Little Bit of Sweetness provides a sweet solution to overindulging
Today's Groundbreaker is blazing a trail in a unique space quite literally and figuratively. We all know portion control can be one of the biggest keys to a diet and she's offering up a pretty sweet solution to those who struggle with the temptation to overindulge on dessert.
Today's Groundbreaker is blazing a trail in a unique space quite literally and figuratively. We all know portion control can be one of the biggest keys to a diet and she's offering up a pretty sweet solution to those who struggle with the temptation to overindulge on dessert.
Yvette Sims-Morgan bakes up the perfect mixture of delectable desserts in appropriate portions
Yvette Sims-Morgan talks about the inspiration behind her moderately portioned gourmet treats and her mission to battle overindulgence.
Yvette Sims-Morgan talks about the inspiration behind her moderately portioned gourmet treats and her mission to battle overindulgence.
Former NFL player turned football coach Roy Curry's impact on Chicago sports
Roy Curry's story of inequity in the South and perseverance in the NFL led him to Chicago where he became an inspiring coach. Curry led the first team in Chicago history to be in the state finals in '82.
Roy Curry's story of inequity in the South and perseverance in the NFL led him to Chicago where he became an inspiring coach. Curry led the first team in Chicago history to be in the state finals in '82.
Groundbreakers: How Barbara Bates built her empire stitch-by-stitch
Chicago fashion icon Barbara Bates talks about her story of perserverance and creativity in growing the city's fashion scene.
Chicago fashion icon Barbara Bates talks about her story of perserverance and creativity in growing the city's fashion scene.