Harmony Community Church and Pantry fighting for justice during turbulent times
Pastor James Brooks talks about what his church is doing to foster a sense of community and fight for justice.
Pastor James Brooks talks about what his church is doing to foster a sense of community and fight for justice.
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network stresses the importance of minority donors
Marion Shuck, director of Family Services and Community Outreach for Gift of Hope, talks about the need for minority donors during National Minority Donor Awareness Month.
Marion Shuck, director of Family Services and Community Outreach for Gift of Hope, talks about the need for minority donors during National Minority Donor Awareness Month.
Chicago West Community Music Center bringing community together with music, self expression
Howard Sandifer from Chicago West Community Music Center talks about what they're doing to give back to the community and open up a vein of artistic expression.
Howard Sandifer from Chicago West Community Music Center talks about what they're doing to give back to the community and open up a vein of artistic expression.
Voice of Change: The Gray Matter Experience
A lot of people are asking how can they be an ally in the fight against racism. Donating to the Gray Matter Experience is one way you can do that. CEO and co-founder Britney Robbins talks about it.
A lot of people are asking how can they be an ally in the fight against racism. Donating to the Gray Matter Experience is one way you can do that. CEO and co-founder Britney Robbins talks about it.
Northwestern's IDEA Club challenges racism on multiple societal fronts
Marvin Harris Jr., co-president of Northwestern University's IDEA club, talks about the blog he co-wrote describing their fight against anti-Black racism.
Marvin Harris Jr., co-president of Northwestern University's IDEA club, talks about the blog he co-wrote describing their fight against anti-Black racism.
E.A.T. provides bedrock of support for disenfranchised Black Chicagoans
Richard Wallace, founder of Equity And Transformation (EAT), talks about what his nonprofit is doing to uplift Chicago's most marginalized faces and voices.
Richard Wallace, founder of Equity And Transformation (EAT), talks about what his nonprofit is doing to uplift Chicago's most marginalized faces and voices.
Voice of Change: Black Girls Break Bread
Black women have a unique experience, navigating racism and sexism and one group of local women is bringing other women of different generations together to share their stories and form a bond. The co-founders of Black Girls Break Bread joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Black women have a unique experience, navigating racism and sexism and one group of local women is bringing other women of different generations together to share their stories and form a bond. The co-founders of Black Girls Break Bread joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Black Ensemble Theater aims to eradicate racism through the arts and amplifying Black voices
Jackie Taylor, founder of the Black Ensemble Theater, talks about their ongoing fight against racism and how the arts can be harnessed for a greater good.
Jackie Taylor, founder of the Black Ensemble Theater, talks about their ongoing fight against racism and how the arts can be harnessed for a greater good.
Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health bringing conversations of mental wellness to the forefront
Christopher Lemark, founder of Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health, talks about what his organization is doing to help Chicagoans in crisis and shift the harmful stigma surrounding the conversation of mental heath.
Christopher Lemark, founder of Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health, talks about what his organization is doing to help Chicagoans in crisis and shift the harmful stigma surrounding the conversation of mental heath.
Hospitality Scholars Foundation partners CPS high schoolers with restaurants
Nicola Copeland, executive director of the Hospitality Scholars Foundation, talks about what they're doing to foster careers in the industry for Chicago Public Schools students.
Nicola Copeland, executive director of the Hospitality Scholars Foundation, talks about what they're doing to foster careers in the industry for Chicago Public Schools students.
Chicago youth step up to curb gun violence, promote peace
Lamar Johnson, violence prevention coordinator of The Faith Community of St. Sabina, talks about his violence prevention efforts and the next generation of peace advocates.
Lamar Johnson, violence prevention coordinator of The Faith Community of St. Sabina, talks about his violence prevention efforts and the next generation of peace advocates.
Chi-Town GVP Summit inspiring grassroots activists to quell gun violence
Nathan Schleiden, executive director of Chi-Town GVP Summit, talks about what they're doing to curb gun violence in Chicago.
Nathan Schleiden, executive director of Chi-Town GVP Summit, talks about what they're doing to curb gun violence in Chicago.
New book shines light on the community and grit of Cabrini Green
Pete Keller talks about his new book 'Cabrini Green: The Pete Keller Chronicles'
Pete Keller talks about his new book 'Cabrini Green: The Pete Keller Chronicles'
Resources available for Black Americans who are struggling with anxiety and depression
Dr. Cynthia Langtiw from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about new census data that showed an alarming spike in anxiety and depression among Black Americans in wake of the death of George Floyd.
Dr. Cynthia Langtiw from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about new census data that showed an alarming spike in anxiety and depression among Black Americans in wake of the death of George Floyd.
Xperience Church's weekly cookouts foster community in divisive times
Rev. Dwayne Grant of Xperience Church talks about what they are doing to help feed people and build a sense of community during COVID-19.
Rev. Dwayne Grant of Xperience Church talks about what they are doing to help feed people and build a sense of community during COVID-19.
Black Market Vendor Expo to show support for minority-owned businesses in Chicago
The Black Market Vendor Expo will take place Aug. 15th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Evergreen Park.
The Black Market Vendor Expo will take place Aug. 15th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Evergreen Park.
K.W.O.E. Foundation looks to instill hope and resolve in today's youth
Kareem Wells talks about what the K.W.O.E. Foundation is doing to inspire and motivate youth during turbulent times and beyond.
Kareem Wells talks about what the K.W.O.E. Foundation is doing to inspire and motivate youth during turbulent times and beyond.
Primo Center creates new facility to serve Chicago's most vulnerable
Christine Achre and Jean Jourdain talk about Primo Center's new fitness facility meant to help the wellbeing and lives of the city's homeless.
Christine Achre and Jean Jourdain talk about Primo Center's new fitness facility meant to help the wellbeing and lives of the city's homeless.
Voice of Change: Group fighting to give Chicago's children a shot at life
No parent should have to bury their child but far too many parents have had to. Someone who knows what it's like to lose a child to violence started Not Before My Parents, a group fighting to make sure Chicago's children have the chance to grow up.
No parent should have to bury their child but far too many parents have had to. Someone who knows what it's like to lose a child to violence started Not Before My Parents, a group fighting to make sure Chicago's children have the chance to grow up.
Voice of Change: Group fighting to give Chicago's children a shot at life
No parent should have to bury their child but far too many parents have had to. Someone who knows what it's like to lose a child to violence started Not Before My Parents, a group fighting to make sure Chicago's children have the chance to grow up.
No parent should have to bury their child but far too many parents have had to. Someone who knows what it's like to lose a child to violence started Not Before My Parents, a group fighting to make sure Chicago's children have the chance to grow up.