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Sarah Karp, WBEZ Reporter, joins Jill Hopkins on the Morning AMp to give us

the lowdown on what's going on with negotiations between Chicago teachers and

Chicago Public Schools regarding a new teacher contract. Hear the details of the

negotiation and a potential teacher strike from Sarah.

Emmy nominated comedian Felonious Munk stopped by The Morning AMp to talk

with Jill Hopkins about fatherhood, the complexities of Chicago's comedy community,

and more. Munk is best-known as the Blegghead(Black egghead) on Comedy Central’s The

Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. He's a Chicago based comedian and will be

performing live at Zanies in Chicago this upcoming Monday - for more information

about this show and to purchase tickets, you can visit https://bit.ly/2YWmBVC

Amy Sumpter, also known as MCAmy, stopped by the Morning AMp to talk all

things Beastie. As a member of She's Crafty, Chicago's all-female Beastie Boys

tribute, Amy graced the airwaves to talk about the legacy and impact of the iconic

trio as well as the importance of supporting cancer research. This Saturday, She's

Crafty will be performing at MCA Day, a celebration of the life and legacy of Adam

Yauch, who passed awayin 2012 from cancer complications. The event will raise money

for the Brandon C. Gromada Head & Neck Cancer Foundation and takes place

Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at Lincoln Hall.

More info on the event can be found here:

http://www.lh-st.com/Shows/08-17-2019+MCA+Day

For updates on She's Crafty, more info can be found on their website

http://www.shescraftychi.com/

Photo Courtesy of Johnny Knight

Toni Morrison passed away at the age of 88 this week and Jill Hopkins was

joined by WBEZ South Side Reporter, Natalie Moore, to discuss Morrison's powerful

lifelong legacy ranging from her literary works to her social activism.

Jill Hopkins spoke with Chicago writer and comedian Adam Burke on The

Morning AMp about a comedy fundraiser being put on for RAICES (The Refugee and

Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services). It's called "Cage Free

Children," and Burke is making a comedic appearance. Listen to hear more about

Burke's comedy career and how Chicago has shaped it.

For more information about "Cage Free Children," you can visit

https://bit.ly/2GEnt6c

Ross Golan is a multi-platinum pop songwriter whose credits include "Same

Old Love" with Selena Gomez and "My House" with Flo Rida. His own solo project is a

one-man concept album about a man who's been wrongfully accused of a crime. Ross has

been traveling around the country performing this album in living rooms and intimate

spaces, and now "The Wrong Man" has been picked up by a major label and the show is

being turned into a musical. Ross stopped by The Morning AMp to talk about his solo

show and his musical journey from creating and perfecting the album for nearly 15

years to its official staging in NYC this coming Fall. Listen to hear the origin

story of "The Wrong Man," and more from Ross Golan.

For more info on Ross Golan, visithttp://www.andthewriteris.com/

Save Money, Save Life is Chicago rapper Vic Mensa’s non-profit

organization, whose aim is to curate accessible events and knowledge that uplifts

and contributes to pushing culture and creativity in Chicago further. Their mission

is to use art and entertainment to foster sustainable change and mental wellness.

But, they may be booted from their office space after their landlord says he was

“appalled” by a music video of Mensa's that confronts racism in the criminal justice

system. Find the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=goLtgUwFL…&feature=youtu.be

Laundi Keepseagle, the co-founder and executive director of Save Money, Save Life,

joined Jill in conversation about this story. Laundi spoke about the true message

behind the video and how she and her team resolved the situation, as well as where

the hopeful organization is looking to find a new and welcoming home for their

community space.

To read more about Save Money, Save Life and their upcoming projects and events,

head to their website for more information: www.savemoneysavelife.org/

Listen to three students from the Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership

Summit discuss the future of feminist leadership. The Chicago Summit branch is

building the next generation of global leaders and is open to girls, ages 14–16.

Over 70 girls from Chicago and around the world have participated in the Global

Youth Ambassadors Leadership Program.

Brought to life by local Chicagoans both in front of and behind the camera,

Comedy Central's new series "South Side" gives viewers an authentic portrayal of

what life in the city is all about. Set in Englewood, the show follows two friends

who just graduated community college ... so now they're ready to take over the

world! Until then, they're stuck at Rent-T-Own, a retail-rental crossroads where the

vast ensemble of characters come together.

Joining Jill in studio are the show's co-creators and writers Bashir Salahuddin

& Diallo Riddle as well as the show's lead actors Sultan Salahuddin and Chandra

Russell to talk about the purpose & impact of this Chicago centered comedy.

"South Side" airs on Comedy Central July 24th, 2019. More info can be found here:

www.cc.com/shows/southside

Photo Courtesy of Comedy Central

Wakandacon is an Afro-futuristic fan convention that celebrates Black

culture and is back in Chicago for its 2nd year on July 26-28.

The convention includes panel discussions among thought leaders, a small black-owned

business vendor mall, a cosplay parade, gaming competitions, children's gallery and

more! Jill Hopkins spoke with the sibling founders of Wakandacon, Ali and Dave

Barthwell about the success of last year and what can fans look forward to this time

around.

For more info about the convention, visit: https://wakandaconforever.com