In part one of our conversation with actor/playwright/improviser Avery Sharpe, we look at his “Russian nesting doll” identity, acting as…
Read MoreWe continue our two part conversation with Julian DeShazier (AKA J.Kwest), his collaborative project Verbal Kwest, working with the South Side Health…
Read MoreIn part one of our conversation with speaker/pastor/emcee Julian DeShazier (AKA J.Kwest), we speak about his dual vocation, exile, and the…
Read MoreWe continue our conversation with Ariel Fristoe, speaking about the Equitable Dinners program, collaborating with non-arts organizations, and what we could learn from…
Read MoreIn part one of our conversation with Out of Hand Theater’s Founder and Artistic Director Ariel Fristoe, we dive into creating active, accessible art; her personal…
Read MoreWe continue our conversation with Dr. Yohana Junker about embodied-artistic-theological education and her research on decolonization.
Read MoreIn part one of our conversation with educator and visual artist Dr. Yohana Junker, we reflect on embodied-artistic-theological education and her practice of breathing…
Read MoreWe continue our two-part conversation with chef/artist/synesthete Taria Camerino, exploring food justice, communion, and her relationship with chocolate.
Read MoreIn part one of our conversation with chef/artist/synesthete Taria Camerino, we reflect on synesthesia, collaborating with Okorie Johnson…
Read MoreWe continue our two-part conversation with pastor/author Katy Steinberg, diving into living parables, embracing imperfection, and her passion for social…
Read MoreIn part one of our conversation with pastor/author Katy Steinberg, we discuss her shift from a corporate career to ministry, her Missing Peace community, and what it…
Read MoreWe continue our conversation with Tige Charity, talking about her journey from corporate America to social entrepreneurship, her book Not Your 9-to-5 Girl, and…
Read MoreIn part one of our conversation with Kids in the Spotlight co-founder and Executive Director Tige Charity, we dive into providing agency and validation, helping youth…
Read MoreWe continue our conversation with Julia Mallory, diving into a critique of religious platitudes, how society privileges productivity over emotions, and how pain…
Read MoreIn part one of our conversation with author and poet Julia Mallory, we look at her poetry collection Black Mermaids, the commercial pressure on Black artists…
Read MoreHost Marthame Sanders brings a Christmas day message, reflecting on what the celebration could mean this year, the enduring power of Mary’s Magnificat…
Read MoreWe continue our conversation with bestselling author Aisha Saeed, discussing Wonder Woman, #weneeddiversebooks, and how hope weaves through…
Read MoreIn part one of our conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Aisha Saeed, we reflect on the importance of authentic storytelling and the need for…
Read MoreWe continue our conversation with musicians Dominique Brittain and Mike Bielenberg, talking about Dom’s recent collaboration with aijcast, the intersection of art and…
Read MoreIn part one of our conversation with musicians Dominique Brittain and Mike Bielenberg, we look at their band Sweet Soul Sister, their songwriting process, and what it…
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