Chicago historian works to get Ethel Payne a headstone
Tammy Gibson of Sankofatravelher.com talks to Terrence Lee about Ethel Payne.
Voice of Change: Black Girls Dance to perform holiday 'dansical'
Black Girls Dance will perform a holiday 'dansical' on Dec. 19 at the Reva and David Logan Center.
Chicago nonprofit hosting 'THE FUTURE IS NOW, Fashion for a Cause' event to empower youth
Adem Aluka talks about his nonprofit, Youth For A Better Future, and their upcoming event "THE FUTURE IS NOW, Fashion for a Cause."
Voice of Change: A Better Chicago's 'Chicago Design Challenge'
One in four children in Chicago are living in poverty today. It's why A Better Chicago is on a mission to build a more equitable city.
UCAN Chicago helps kids try out non-traditional activities such as rowing, rugby and lacrosse
Claude Robinson from UCAN Chicago talks about what they're doing to empower youth and teach them try new activities.
Black, Latino cyclists disproportionately ticketed in Chicago: Here's how one group is trying to flip the script
Olatunji Oboi Reed, president and CEO of Equiticity, talks about their efforts to build a cycling culture on the South and West sides and address disparities in how cyclists of color are treated.
Black House reopens with added renovations at Northwestern University
Lesley Ann Brown Henderson, assistant vice president at Northwestern University, talks about the importance of the Black House in providing an enriched environment for Black students on campus.
Girls Inc. of Chicago hosting workshops to boost confidence of young girls
Dr. Caroline Robinson, founder and CEO of Tone Dermatology, talks about Girls Inc. of Chicago and their efforts to empower young girls.
West Side women's basketball league building community, competition
Ana Sierra talks about the inspiration behind launching a women's basketball league for West Siders.
Dawn Turner on her new book 'Three Girls from Bronzeville'
Author Dawn Turner talks about the inspiration behind her new book "Three Girls from Bronzeville" and how the neighborhood shaped her upbringing and outlook.
Waukegan museum highlights historic contributions of African-Americans
Sylvia England from the African American Museum at the England Manor talks about their efforts to illuminate the crucial contributions of African-Americans in the fabric of the United States.
Pandemic sheds light on rising suicide rate among minorities
Dr. Adolph Brown from The Leadership & Learning Institute talks about the concerning data regarding suicides in America and the importance of offering support to those struggling with their mental health.
Black-owned Hatch 41 provides ample co-working space in Bronzeville
Stephen Mitchell talks about the inspiration behind Hatch 41 and the importance of making space for Black entrepreneurs to thrive.
Theatre Y's 'You Are Here' takes audiences on walking tours through South and West sides
Melissa Lorraine, co-founder and artistic director of Theatre Y, talks about their efforts to engage audiences with unique walking tours through South and West side communities.
'Still Searching' documentary chronicles stories of Chicago's missing Black women and girls
Latoya Flowers-Rudd and Damon Lamar Reed talk about the new documentary "Still Searching" and the importance of keeping cases of missing Black women and girls in the public's eye.
PAL program nurtures trust between Chicago youth and law enforcement
University of Chicago Police Officer Tawrence Walton talks about the importance of developing positives relationships between children and law enforcement and how the PAL Program is boosting that effort.
Englewood setting up for first annual music festival
Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th) previews Englewood Music Fest, which will take place Sep. 18 at 63rd and Halsted.
Opioid deaths spike across Chicago during the pandemic
State Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) talks about why Chicago residents have struggled with substance abuse during the pandemic and what he's doing to address the burgeoning public health crisis.
Rebuild Foundation sprouts new life into Kenwood Gardens
Theaster Gates, founder and executive director of Rebuild Foundation, previews the first public program at Kenwood Gardens and talks about what his foundation is doing to foster a stronger sense of community.
New push aims to get more diverse students engaged in the medical field
Dr. Denis Williams from Swedish Hospital's Mini-Medical School talks about the importance of getting a diverse field of students engaged in the health industry.