Behind the Confident Smile
November 3, 2022
Host Bianca Cotton interviews (Guest) T’era Burton on her journey to motherhood and what she has learned along the way. Behind the Confident Smile was recorded at CAN TV Studios.
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DIY DEI
November 3, 2022
Host Tawanna Streater will speak with Melissa Donaldson, the first chief diversity officer at Wintrust. DIY DEI is the place to learn and understand more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with the help of DEI leaders who will teach viewers how they can be champions and advocates. Join us on the journey!
DIY DEI
November 3, 2022
Host Tawanna Streater and guest Kevin Davis discuss The Commercialization of Diversity. This includes the increased calls for cultural reflection and representation.
Political Forum with Sylvia Snowden
November 3, 2022
In this year’s election, voters will be asked to make a decision on a proposal called “Amendment One.” This week, Political Forum features Robert “Bob” Bruno, Assistant professor of labor and industrial relations at UIC. Professor Bruno will explain the backstory behind Amendment One and break down what voters are being asked to decide when they head to the polls next Tuesday.
In The Arena with Darrious Hilmon
October 29, 2022
He was the chief enforcer for one of Chicago’s largest and most powerful gangs. Today he’s a political consultant who promotes peace even when vengeance seems the more expedient route to justice. This week, Darrious Hilmon speaks with Wallace ‘Gator’ Bradley, a living example of the old adage: ”how you start doesn’t have to dictate how you finish.”
Change Agents with Sufyan Sohel
October 28, 2022
In the wake of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision, the right to an abortion is now dictated by geography. This week will feature conversation about reproductive rights with legal experts and advocates including Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy, ACLU-IL; Qudsiyyah Shariyf, Deputy Director, Chicago Abortion Fund; and Mandy Medley, an activist with Chicago for Abortion Rights.
Political Forum with Sylvia Snowden
October 27, 2022
Injustice Watch managing editor Jonah Newman and senior reporter Maya Dukmasova stop by Political Forum to discuss Injustice Watch’s 2022 Cook County Judicial Election Guide and offer information about some of the judges who will appear on your November ballot.
In The Arena with Darrious Hilmon
October 26, 2022
Moments before taking the stage for the Chicago stop of the Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam national tour, the walls came crashing down around her. No longer able to ignore, outrun or out-will her demons, Bassey Ikpi began the long, often painful process of finally accepting – and addressing – her truth…she had Bipolar II. Undiagnosed for years, the calm was now the storm…and the journey to stronger mental health was just beginning. Join us for an intimate conversation with Bassey Ikpi.
For The Culture with Christina Steed
October 26, 2022
Chicago often makes national news on the topic of violence and shootings in the city. While we have traumatic incidents happening across our communities that have systemic roots we often don’t take the time to unpack. Chicago is a city that is about more than violent news bites and examples of irresponsible gun ownership. Christina Steed will speak with Javondlynn Dunagan, owner of the Ladies of Steel Gun Club for a conversation about the choice to own a firearm and the responsibilities that come with that choice.
Real Talk with Just 4 GirlFriends
October 25, 2022
This week, hosts will speak with special needs moms Christine McCarthy and Ebony Carter Carrig. McCarthy is a blogger whose blog, Raising Addy, chronicles life as a mom to a child with special needs and Carrig is the mother of Special Olympian, Kidd Carrig. The ladies also chat with Monique “Coach Mo” Roberson about the importance of self-care for moms.