Andre De Shields, Michael R. Jackson, & More Among Honorees on Emil Wilbekin's NATIVE SON 101
Native Son - the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – has unveiled its illustrious, annual year-end Native Son 101 List highlighting Black gay and queer men who made an impact in 2022. Created by Native Son Founder Emil Wilbekin, the 101 List recognizes leaders in the Black gay and queer community who have made significant contributions, achieved culture-making milestones, and those who are using their platforms to break through glass ceilings in their respective roles, professions, and areas of expertise.
Her Story Theater to Present SHADOW TOWN II - THE JOHNS, 10/16-11/23
Her Story Theater's Shadow Town II: The JOHNS, written and directed by Mary Bonnett, premieres October 16 and runs through November 23, 2014 at the Mayer Kaplan Theatre, Skokie, IL. Following the 2013 highly-acclaimed play Shadow Town based on sex trafficking of girls in the Chicagoland area, Bonnett creates the second half of story-the 'demand' side and its impact on the purchasers, their families and the sex trafficked girls.
Amy Kite Releases Children's Book on Divorce, DIVORCE: WHAT ABOUT ME?
As divorce continues to affect more and more children, Amy Kite's timely children's book on divorce is striking a chord with kids, parents and even a local NBC TV anchor. Last week, Kite appeared on NBC Chicago's THE TALK, hosted by Marion Brooks, to discuss her book "Divorce: What About Me?" Brooks was moved by the book and wanted to have Kite on her show to discuss this difficult and often painful topic.