Conversations With The Citizen

Artist and Brand Creator Raymond A. Thomas joined Conversations with the Citizen to talk about his brand Heroism that celebrate the lives of African -American Legendary Heroes. Thomas shared how he got his start with Johnson Publishing Company. Thomas is apart of the 2021 Bronzeville Art District Tour "Our Tomorrow Happened Yesterday".

LaGena Cain is the owner of Poise Beauty sits down with "Conversations With The Citizen to discuss why ones inner beauty is just as important as their outer beauty. Poise Beauty is a lifestyle brand and cosmetic company. Cain grew up in the beauty world. Her aunt named her first salon after her. “Growing up and seeing women pamper themselves and how they focused on their outer beauty and look beautiful, I think part of my life, I just got focused on just wanting to tap into the inner part of us,” she said.

Kevin Fair CEO and owner of "I Play Games", always enjoyed playing video games and making friends while playing them. He turned that love of playing video games into a business, I Play Games.

Walker sits down with "Conversation with the Citizen", to discuss the expansion of his brand and how he got starting in the business seven years ago. This expansion will move the brand into more diverse communities attracting a new customer base while serving people who enjoy southern style eating. Oooh Wee is set to open Two new locations this year. One is in Beverly at 111th and Longwood, and one in Wicker Park, North Ave. and Damen.

Teri Gage is the superintendent of the Pullman National Monument. She has worked for the National Park Service for 33 years and for the last 15 months Gage has been at the Pullman National Monument. The Pullman National Monument tells the story of the important events that took place there that shaped American history – industrialization, rail travel, labor rights and civil rights.

Stacy Jackson, executive director of Chicago Lights, has been with the organization for 25 years. She has served as Associate Executive Director and Director of the Tutoring and Summer Day programs. She has seen some of the most vulnerable communities in Chicago affected by the housing crisis, Polar Vortex and COVID-19.

Robbins Former Resident Percy Scott Changes The Face Of The Concert Industry During COVID-19 Percy Scott is a product of Robbins Illinois. He was raised by his mother and his community. His mother encouraged him to trust his community to help him to achieve the things he wanted.

The President of Greenwood Archer Capital, Erica King joined us recently for an episode of "Conversations with The Citizen". Erica talk the how the name change coincides with Chicago's Black Wall Street. Greenwood Archer Capital is a Community Development Financial Institution that provides loans and grants to small business owners.

Public Relations professional William Penn whom is only one part of the new Marketing Agency "Nature Boy". Penn recently, sat down with, "Conversations with the Citizen", to discuss the services offered at "Nature Boy Agency. When asked about who and what is a urban influencer, Penn didn't hesitate to give insight on what a UI is. William Penn is no stranger to the marketing industry starting with past work with the Carol H. Williams Group.

Conversations with the Citizen is excited to welcome the Andre and Frances Guichard into the studio. The Guichard's are the owners of Gallery Guichard located in the Bronzeville community. Andre and Frances, sat down with us to discuss the importance of knowing our cultural and to talk about the their upcoming event. The Guichard's are slated to host their Annual "Mayor and First Lady of Bronzeville Ball. This event serves as sort of a Welcome back to normalcy for a shutter Community due to COVID-19. This event has a history of attracting thousands of people from across the city and country to celebrate Art and Cultural. We invite you to tune in and hear more.