'Be Better Than Your BS' book helps identify your biases and promote radical acceptance
Diversity and inclusion consultant Risha Grant talks about lessons unearthed in her new book, "Be Better Than Your BS," and how embracing peoples' humanity is paramount to accepting them.
Women excluded in clinical trials leaves treatment geared toward men
Historically, women have been underrepresented in clinical trials. Women make up over half of the population, but they only make up 30 percent of clinical trial patients. This can result in women being overmedicated because drug dosage trials are done on men. It can also lead to a lack of treatment for health issues predominantly found in women.
'Lies About Black People' confronts bigotry
Author and Cross-cultural Communications Professor Omekongo Dibinga says all stereotyping is harmful and it continues to keep people ina disadvantaged status. Ideas that a group of people are a certain way, fuels the bias.
3 ways to harness the power of belonging
Ritu Bhasin expounds on lessons of self-empowerment from her new book "We've Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging,"
Ladies of Virtue empowers young girls to unlock their full potential
Kenya Mercer, senior program manager for Ladies of Virtue, talks about what their doing to help girls reach their full potential and live strong and courageous lives.
Chicago teacher awarded for her take on media literacy in the classroom
A growing number of schools are teaching media literacy to help student differentiate between bias and non-bias sources. Alba Mendiola, teacher at Cristo Rey Jesuit High, was awarded for her dedication to helping her students find the truth.
'Straight from the Go' brings back hometown pride
A young woman is taking pride in her city despite negativity she's see toward Chicago. Raven Smith created the brand Straight from the Go, Go being her nickname for Chicago. The organization aims to uplift the city and encourage pride from residents and tourists alike.
Fearless Fund looks to address inequality in the venture capital world
Shennice Cleckly, executive director of The Fearless Fund Foundation, talks about the importance of giving women of color equal footing in the world of venture capital and allowing underappreciated businesses to flourish.
Chi Wellness Portal: Support in the palm of your hand
Six Chicago-area organizations lead by Black, queer-identified men have banded together to offer inclusive health and wellness care as well as community-building activities through their new app.
Rambler Brotherhood Project looks to boost graduation rates among men of color
The graduation rate for Black, Latino and Native American men is far below what it is for other demographic groups. Loyola University is working to increase the numbers through an initiative called the Rambler Brotherhood Project.
Dream Scribers: Giving youth and the incarcerated a voice through storytelling
Natalie Bonner started Dream Scribers in 2021. It's a free 12-week, no-cost program which helps those serving time and kids with writing, publishing, and marketing their books.
Surge Institute training the next generation of diverse leaders in education
The nationally recognized Surge Institute is looking for the next generation of leaders to mentor and motivate.
GLAAD features video game developer, Chicago native in web series 'Changemakers'
Head Developer of ValiDate Dani Lalonders has been featured by GLAAD in their web series Changemakers. Ally Financial partnered with the LGBTQ+ organization to find four queer business owners to fund aiming to increase visibility of minorities in the community.
Podcast connects, highlights thriving Black business owners
Founder of The L3 Agency, Larvetta L. Loftin, hosts a podcast with other minority business owners to discuss the struggles entrepreneurs face, but also focuses on the joys as well as how to grow.
Funkytown Brewery pours back into community
Greg Williams, Rich Bloomfeld and Zach Day talks about what led them to create Funkytown Brewery and the importance of paving the way for other aspiring entrepreneurs.
Breaking barriers: Addressing Black men's mental health care
The CDC says Black men in the U.S. are half as likely to receive metal heath car as their white counterparts. Dr. Michael Maxwell says there are a number of reasons Black men are reluctant to seek treatment. One of the main reasons is the stigma.
Zee Clarke on the healing power and importance of breathwork
Zee Clarke, author of "Black People Breathe," talks about how breathwork can reinvigorate, heal and calm during some of our most stressful moments
Clothilde Ewing on the importance of representation for the development of young children
Clothilde Ewing, author of "Stella and the Mystery of the Missing Tooth," talks about the importance of representation in childrens books and reflects on her career and how she wants to give back.
Business owner opens restaurant 1308 Chicago as worker amenity, later expands to public
Women own almost 13 million businesses in the US and their workforces and revenues are growing more quickly, but it's not without hardships. Business owner Kimberly Moore shares her journey opening a restaurant on the West Side.
Chicago's women-owned businesses take center stage at South Side pop-up market
The Far South Community Development Corporation has provided women entreprenuers a location and and a network of support for their burgeoning businesses.