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As Chicago's skyline continues to evolve, what new developments will shape its future? In this episode you will learn: 

1) How the Burnham Plan of 1909 continues to shape Chicago's skyline and development today 

2) The potential impacts of the One Central and Woodlawn Central developments on Chicago's social, economic, and cultural landscape 

3) How Equity Works is aimed at addressing the shortcomings of traditional affirmative action programs in order to provide more opportunities for residents of Chicago's south and west sides. 

This is Bob Dunn, Karen Wilson, Dr. Byron T. Brazier's story...Bob Dunn, Karen Wilson, and Dr. Byron T. Brazier are all working on projects that will change the face of Chicago. One Central is a large project that will create a major transit hub and generate almost 300,000 new boardings a day. It will also unify the civic and cultural district, and drive transformative impact to neighborhoods that need it the most. The Woodline project is a catalyst project based on the Woodland 2060 Plan that will redevelop all of the properties in the community. The Urban League will provide training and support to ensure that residents can take advantage of the job opportunities that will be created by these projects. 

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Chapter Summaries:

[00:00:00] - Hermene Hartman Hartman with N'DIGO Studio is going to talk about the changing face of Chicago and those who are changing it. The Burnham plan was a blueprint for the city of Chicago developed by Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett in 1909. Dr. Byron Brazier, Bob Dunn, and Karen Wilson are going to discuss their plans for the development of Chicago today.

[00:01:13] - Bob Dunn has a project called One Central. Karen Wilson from Chicago Urban League is also on the show. Today they talk about the changing face of Chicago and how it will change for the better. 

[00:01:51] - Bob is talking about the one central project around Soldiers Field. 35 acres. It's a $4 billion civic asset which includes the transit, the infrastructure, the amenities and a vertical phase of development that will include office, residential, retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality, and healthcare. It will generate nearly 70000 permanent jobs on site.

[00:04:44] - Dr. Byron Brazier is building on his father's legacy in the Woodlawn community. The project is a catalyst project based on the Woodlawn 2060 Plan. There will be a promenade, a hotel, a business center, a vertical farming, a fine arts center and a senior facility.

[00:07:22] - Karen is at the Chicago Urban League. Karen has been the mayor of Gary, Indiana and a judge and a graduate of Harvard. Karen is excited about the plans for the Woodlawn Central and Bob's project. Karen and Dr. Brazier want the Urban League to bring the jobs that will be created by the projects to life. The Urban League has to provide the training and small businesses who will work on these projects by providing the businesses.

[00:10:52] - Bob has created a new affirmative action called Equity Works. Equity Works is a partnership with the Urban League, the BLC and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber. The civic build is about a three and a half year construction project. The vertical development is a ten to 15 year project. Bob has done a lot of sports development in his career. He built the other three stadiums in the North Division.

[00:17:20] - N'DIGO Studio is talking about some developments that are going to change the face of Chicago. The impact is on the surface, you see the city looks different, but the real impact is social impact, cultural impact, economic impact, job impact, tax impact, etc. Dr. Brazier's job is to make sure the developments keep people in mind.

[00:19:14] - Dr. Brazier is planning to build a multi-million dollar development on the same timeline as one central. Dr....

In this podcast episode, black men discuss the discrimination young black boys face in society and the programs they've created to combat it.

In this episode, you will learn: 

1. The story of Jet Hawkins, a four-year-old who was sent home from school because of his hairstyle 

2. The Crown Act, a national movement to ban the discrimination of braids, dreadlocks, and protected hairstyles 

3. The program I Am a Gentleman, which is a finishing school for young black men

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In this episode with host Hermene Hartman, Tracy Baim Baim discusses her career in media and her upcoming departure as editor-in-chief of The Chicago Reader.

"I think alternative really is the new mainstream to me. Like alternative media is where you're going to be really local. "- Tracy Baim

Tracy Baim is a publisher and journalist who has been at the forefront of Chicago media for over three decades. She is the co-founder of Windy City Times, one of the nation's leading LGBT news publications, and has been the publisher of the Chicago Reader since 2016. A tireless advocate for community media, Baim is a leading voice in the push for more resources for local journalism.

This is Tracy Baim's story...Tracy Baim has been in the publishing business for over 30 years. She is the publisher of the Chicago Reader, an alternative newspaper. She has seen the industry change a lot over the years, from the decline in print media to the rise of digital media. Despite these changes, she still believes in the importance of print media and its role in providing information to the public. She is also hopeful that small community media outlets will continue to thrive.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The role of community media in informing and shaping public opinion2. The challenges and opportunities of running a media organization3. The evolving landscape of media, including the rise of digital and social media

Listen: Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Stitcher|Amazon Music|Google PodcastsChapter Summaries:[00:00:00] - Hermien. Hermene Hartman hosts a conversation with Tracy Baim Baim, an alternative newspaper publisher.[00:00:43] - Tracy Baim is the publisher of Chicago Reader. She is not retiring, but she is looking for a new job. Tracy Baim wants to work in the journalism ecosystem and advocate for more resources for community media. [00:04:38] - The Reader started in 1971 as an alternative newspaper. Now, because of the egalitarian nature of the internet, anybody can start a newspaper, and it's cheaper to do it than when N'DIGO started. Even Twitter and social media are different kinds of channels to communicate. That never existed before.[00:06:09] - As a publisher, it's a great honor to be in that role. But there are sacrifices. She misses the physical part of producing a paper, but she appreciates the stages of media before it became digital. She wants to get back to the writing that inspired her to go into journalism when she was ten.[00:09:09] - As a student at Lane Tech High School, she learned about hotel machines and computer graphic machines. He was a sociologist, a psychologist, and a behavioral scientist at City Colleges.

[00:10:32] - When she took over at the Reader, it was losing a million dollars a year. She had to turn around the trains, make some new tracks and create new revenue opportunities. Now it's growing stronger on digital and social media. It's printing 60,000 copies every two weeks. It went by weekly during COVID. It will stay biweekly.[00:13:20] - Tracy Baim thinks the vast majority of media will be distributed online in the future.[00:14:33] - BMO for Black and Latinx Businesses program provides better access to educational resources, partnerships and funding for small businesses. BMO has already provided financing to more than 1200 businesses throughout the Midwest. Business owners who are part of the program benefit from a wide range of tools, webinars and coaching.[00:15:54] - Tracy Baim Baime believes that the traditional access points to get into media are a high bar. She would like to see Journalism 101 taught in high school and then in college. She thinks there's a symbiotic relationship between community media and mainstream media. She believes that citizen journalists in social media sphere could benefit from understanding the basics of research and fact-checking.[00:21:02] - Hermene Hartman and Tracy Baim are talking about the future of the m...

If you're looking for solutions to violence in Chicago, or if you're interested in hearing about Pastor Corey Brooks' work then this episode is for you. In it, Pastor Corey Brooks and Father Michael Flager discuss the solutions they're working on to reduce violence.

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Alderman Leslie Harrison and Howard Brookins have seen it all in their 24 and 20 years at City Hall, respectively. In this episode, you will learn:  

1. Why are so many aldermen leaving City Hall? 

2. What are the best achievements of those who are leaving? 

3. What are the motivations of emerging politicians who want to take their place?

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Do you feel like you're not being heard? Like your efforts to create change falling on deaf ears? If you're ready to learn how to be an effective advocate for civil rights, then this episode is for you. You'll learn about the Rainbow Push Intergenerational Training Program though it occurred over half a century ago, the civil rights movement is still relevant today.

"The church gives to the people, not to the administration." - Bishop Tavis Grant

Bishop Tavis Grant is the acting national director of Rainbow Push. He has been involved with the civil rights movement for over 50 years and has seen the evolution of the most iconic figure of his lifetime, Reverend Jesse Jackson.

This is Bishop Tavis Grant's story...

I was recently appointed to the acting position of national director of Rainbow Push, an organization founded by Reverend Jesse Jackson. I stated that civil rights are a continuum of an ever-evolving movement. I also brought up how the owner of the Phoenix Suns and the Mercury WNBA team was fined and suspended for using racial slurs. I believe that the civil rights movement and civil rights were fought for the right to coexist, not to be accepted. And that we have sacrificed a lot of civil rights gains for the euphoria of being accepted. We then began talking about the black church and how it is understaffed, underfunded, and has antiquated resources. I stated that the church gives to the people, not to the administration.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. What is the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson?

2. How did the Black church respond to reality TV shows that mocked them?

3. What are Bishop Tavis Grant's thoughts on America's political future?

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

https://apple.co/3C8UNiK - Sasha Dalton

https://apple.co/3SbZcaa - Pemon Rami

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Do you want to achieve success in the entertainment industry? Sasha Dalton is sharing the solution so that you can get the results you want.

Here's a breakdown of what is covered:[00:00:14] - Getting to know Sasha Dalton.[00:01:06] - Sasha's return to Chicago.[00:05:12] - Coming to write for Dinah Washington and Club delisa.[00:08:51] - The Mayor Harold Washington Connection[00:16:31] - Gospel music's evolution.[00:18:56] - What are sasha's pastimes.[00:19:57] - Our thoughts on romance.[00:22:41] - How has the world changed in our lifetime.[00:24:22] - What's on sasha's bucket list.[00:26:49] - Will sasha be singing again.

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After the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, a young woman must find the courage to lead and fight for reproductive rights in her community. In this episode, you will learn: 

1. The recent Supreme Court ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade2. The impact of this ruling on women's lives and reproductive rights3. The importance of young people becoming politically active and voting

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N'Digo Studio - Cozy Conversations w/Hermene Hartman

Join us for casual chats with interesting people.

In this episode of Cozy Conversations, Hermene Hartman speaks to the International Film Producer and Director, and Member of the Board of Illinois Arts Council, Pemon Rami.

Pemon discusses his story from the early stages of his career growing up in the Stateway Gardens community in Chicago to working with international movie stars including Samuel L. Jackson and Danny Glover.

The conversation also explores his life as a dedicated mentor, husband, and family man whilst uncovering the inspiration and theories behind his new book Blackness was Golden; a memoir about the fascinating era of America when black culture, pride and love ruled supreme.

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Buy the book - When Blackness Was Golden! Observations from the front line:

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Join your host Hermene Hartman as we talk about career success. How do you climb that corporate ladder? What are the tips and tricks to help increase your chances of achieving your career goals? Today we hear from those who have achieved success in the corporate world. We’re joined by Tyronne Stoudemire, VP Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hyatt Corporation; Connie Lindsey, Head Of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global DEI, & Charles Johnson, Global Entrepreneur.

We kick off our discussion today by asking what success factors are most important. Charles Johnson explains that tangible value and leverage are the two most important factors to ensure success in business. Tyronne Stoudemire explains that diversity, equity and inclusion is a matter of purpose in a business setting. He explains how the mechanics of equality work in the corporate world and how to effectively perceive and address the issue of equity and inclusion in the corporate world. Connie Lindsey talks about how a core pillar of success is building genuine relationships with the people that we work with.

We discuss the concept of leadership and how being a successful leader is all about intention and integrity. We talk about promotions and how education is not necessarily essential to move up from within a corporate environment if you have the willingness to learn and take initiative when opportunities come along. Our guests talk about how the endeavors that they are involved with have strong underlying values and initiatives that provide real impact on people's lives, and that this is what really motivates them to succeed in business.

Join us for this wonderful and informative episode of the N’DIGO Studio Podcast & gain some insight on what success REALLY means in career.

Guests

Tyronne Stoudemire

VP Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hyatt Corporation

Connie Lindsey

Head Of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global DEI

Charles Johnson

Global Entrepreneur

N'DIGO Studio Supported by

The Chicago Community Trust

MacArthur Foundation

The Field Foundation Of Illinois

Special Thanks

Hyatt

Tyronne Stoudemire

Credits

Host/Executive Producer

Hermene Hartman

Technical Producer/Editor

Erik Hammond

Film Company

Clear Vision Multimedia

Associate Producer

Joi Mitchell

Administration

Sylvester Cosby

Make-Up By

Landis Cosmetics

Hair Stylist

Dr.LaQuaShon

Sound Editor

Scott Stronach

Intro/Outro Music

Christian Standring - Is There A Doctor In The House

the song is published by Mr.Christian Music (BMI)

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