Conversations With The Citizen

On The 9 Run Crew

<span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"> "On The 9 Run Crew", Neishe Russell and Phil Weatherspoon Co-Founders and member Ashley O'Shay joined us for another episode of "Conversations With The Citizen". .   Co-founder Phil talked about how he loves running through the community on the Southside.  In doing so they had discovered structures and green space in the community that they didn't know where there. They like making connections with people and businesses in the community all while becoming healthier and fit. Check out the conversation...

Geneba Tequila- Ingrid LaVon

A Celebration of "Women's History Month"... Having a seat at the table is not always possible when the seats are all taken. However, there is always room, just bring your own seat and that is what Ingird LaVon has done. Ingrid now have a seat at the table of fine Tequila spirits crafted for Women.  Men no need to worry, there is something for you at Geneba as well that pairs great with your favorite cigar.  Ingrid LaVon is a Corporate Executive, Entrepreneur and Founder of Geneba Tequila. Geneba Tequila launched this year and was chosen as the tequila of choice for the Academy Awards gifting suite.

The Music Box Foundation

<span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Joining us this week for "Conversations With The Citizen" is The Music Box Foundation.  The Music Box Foundation is a family-owned organization  that provides access to the arts for young people in the community.  Kijuana Carter, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the Music Box Foundation, and Jazmin Aaron, Marketing Manager for the Music Box Foundation.  The sisters joined us to talk about the organization and how they are changing young people life's through Arts. Listen in as they share with us how the organization is impacting the community.

5th District Commissioner Dr. McCaskill

100 Black Men of Chicago, Chairman David Day

<span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">"They Will Be What They See"... David Day is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men of Chicago, joined us today for another episode of "Conversations With The Citizen".  David is also a member of the Cook County Economic Development Advisory Council and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Day One Estate Directors LLC.

Laticia Holbert of ComEd

<span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Joining us today for another episode of "Conversations With The Citizen" is Laticia Holbert.  Laticia is the Senior Manager of Workforce Development at ComEd.  With much excitement ComEd is proud of the works that they are doing in the community through community partnerships.  ComEd is set to roll out several new programs this year.   ComEd  is putting community people to work through several workforce development training programs. If you are looking for stable employment, that is life changing and lead to wealth building then ComEd is that place.   People can go to there website to apply.  Visit them at: www.ComEd.com/cleanenergyjobs

A.L. Smith - Harold Washington Legacy Committee

Peggy Riggins

<span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Joining us for another episode of  "Conversation With The Citizen", is Peggy Riggins.  Riggins is a retired pharmacist and kidney advocate from Englewood with  over 30 years of pharmaceutical services.  She created the Kidney Party Project to help the community understand the value of health and wellness. She hoping to partner with churches and health organization to bring awareness to kidney health.

CSU Golf Instructor Jean Macon

<span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">"Conversations with the Citizen" welcomes Jean Macon the Director of Golf at Chicago State University. Jean joined CSU sports faculty roster in March 2024 with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the Golfing industry making her a perfect match for CSU Athletic Department . She previously was the golf coach at Johnson & Wales University in North Carolina. Chicago State University has had golf teams since 1997.

Woodlawn Advisory Council Member Pettigrew

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