Community members and officials highlight issues youth face like gun violence, while others honor an educator through a street unveiling and two classmates reflect on school integration decades later.

We’re witnessing the evolution of Black musical expression in real time.

We explore African American Vernacular English (AAVE), featuring linguistics expert Dr. Sharese King from the University of Chicago.

 

 

In this episode of Dialogue, we explore the vibrant local art scene through the lens of Parkland College’s Giertz Gallery exhibition.

What role does beauty play in the lives of young Black girls and women, and how does it connect to identity, survival and care?

In Central Illinois, community care takes many forms — from an 82-year-old veteran selling collard greens in Rantoul to young leaders organizing against gun violence in Danville. How are these local voices defining what it means to support and strengthen their communities today?

Red Lobster’s Damola Adamolekun opens up about his upbringing, the chain’s iconic status, and its strategy for bouncing back after tough business. 

Dance is culture in motion. In Illinois, artists use traditional African dance as a form of artivism, blending heritage with activism. How are these creatives shaping social change through their movement?