Community members and officials highlight issues youth face like gun violence, while others honor an educator through a street unveiling and two classmates reflect on school integration decades later.
This year two groups not only graced the stage with their presence but also sat down with Dialogue to use their voices and amplify the message of their music.
Rantoul Mayor Samuel Hall took office more than 100 days ago. He defeated the former incumbent, Chuck Smith, by a margin of 34 votes during the April 1 election.
We explore African American Vernacular English (AAVE), featuring linguistics expert Dr. Sharese King from the University of Chicago.
In this episode of Dialogue, we explore the vibrant local art scene through the lens of Parkland College’s Giertz Gallery exhibition “Around the Block: Artists from Our Neighborhood.” Now in its fifth year, this juried community exhibition showcases 84 regional artists and celebrates the diverse creative voices that call Champaign-Urbana home. Through intimate conversations at…
Jelani Day, a Danville native who was studying speech pathology at Illinois State University, disappeared on August 24, 2021. His remains were recovered from the Illinois River. His mother spoke with “The 21st Show” host Brian Mackey.
What role does beauty play in the lives of young Black girls and women, and how does it connect to identity, survival and care?
In Central Illinois, community care takes many forms — from an 82-year-old veteran selling collard greens in Rantoul to young leaders organizing against gun violence in Danville. How are these local voices defining what it means to support and strengthen their communities today?
Red Lobster’s Damola Adamolekun opens up about his upbringing, the chain’s iconic status, and its strategy for bouncing back after tough business.
Dance is culture in motion. In Illinois, artists use traditional African dance as a form of artivism, blending heritage with activism. How are these creatives shaping social change through their movement?
How is one local program using gardening to support formerly incarcerated individuals?
In this episode, we explore autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. We ask how culture, access to care and community support affect how BIPOC families navigate autism.
This segment revisits a conversation from “The 21st Show.” IPM’s Brian Mackey spoke with Stacey Abrams in May on the current state of the democratic party.
What do a children’s musician and a U.S. senator have in common? Two new books explore the lives of Ella Jenkins and Carol Moseley Braun, taking a look at their work, public service and their long-lasting contributions.