217 Today: An in-depth look on the Black church’s impact on Black culture in Black America

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Shayla Harris is a director and producer of The Black Church: This is our story. This is our song.

December 7, 2023

Today’s headlines:

  • It appears highly likely Illinois will miss its 2025 goals for decreasing nutrient pollution into state waterways.
  • Planners of next year’s Democratic National Convention are casting a wide net as they look for diverse vendors and contractors.
  • One Illinois researcher is helping preserve the akikiki bird species as it nears extinction.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll take an inside look at an episode of The Black Church. 

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Tim Shelley, Alex Degman, Owen Henderson and Kimberlie Kranich.

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Stephanie Mosqueda

Stephanie Mosqueda is a senior majoring in journalism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with minors in Spanish and public relations. She is the 217 Today producer and a reporter for the Illinois Student Newsroom.