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Watch: ‘The Path Forward – Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference'

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In the sixth edition of "The Path Forward," LeeAnn Trotter talks to the artistic team behind Timeline Theatre’s production of "Relentless," a play that explores how our current world situation significantly mirrors historical events.

The story of "Relentless" is told through the eyes of a Black American family 100 years ago and shows how what’s happening in our world reflects or mirrors significant historical events. Other topics include issues of racial equality and justice, the Black Victorians, family, legacy and progress.

Panelists include:

  • Khalid Long, dramaturg/associate professor, Columbia College Chicago
  • Tyla Abercrumbie, playwright
  • Ron OJ Parson, director

See past editions of "The Path Forward: Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference" below!

In the fourth edition of "The Path Forward," panelists talk about ways Chicago residents can have a voice on the very important issues surrounding Black and Brown people interacting with police officials.
The team at Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation shares their personal stories on race and systemic racism and how reckoning with our collective past can bring healing.
NBC 5's LeeAnn Trotter moderates “The Path Forward: Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference," a discussion with artists and life partners Nick Cave and Bob Faust and Center on Halsted Chief Administrative Officer Kim Fountain.
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