the path forward

In June, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, NBC 5 began moderating virtual conversations with panelists to discuss race in Chicago and how Chicagoans can work together to make real change. These discussions were so engaging and so powerful, we kept doing them — and will continue to do so! Listen to past conversations below! Panelists talk about the…

In this edition of “The Path Forward,” NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter talks with panelists about how the war on drugs has had a disproportionately negative impact on Black and Brown communities, and how convictions are expunged now that marijuana is legal in many states like Illinois. Panelists discuss a new program to help people get marijuana records expunged, as well…

In this edition of “The Path Forward,” NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter talks with panelists about how the war on drugs has had a disproportionately negative impact on Black and Brown communities, and how convictions are expunged now that marijuana is legal in many states like Illinois.

In this edition of “The Path Forward,” NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter talks with panelists from an organization called Life After Hate, founded by former white supremacists who want to help others leave white supremacy.

In this edition of “The Path Forward,” NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter talks with panelists from an organization called Life After Hate, founded by former white supremacists who want to help others leave white supremacy. Life After Hate offers outreach, consulting, interventions and support systems for individuals who have successfully disengaged from violent extremism, among other things. Panelists include: Sammy Rangel,…

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In this edition of “The Path Forward,” LeeAnn Trotter talks with panelists about how racism impacts diversity, inclusion and representation in the workplace.  Three of the founders of The Nova Collective, a Chicago Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion consulting firm specializing in diversity and inclusion training, discusses why training is important for employees, what to do if you think your...

In this edition of “The Path Forward,” three founders of a Chicago human resources consulting firm talk about the impact of racism on diversity, inclusion and representation in the workplace.

In the seventh edition of “The Path Forward,” LeeAnn Trotter talks to three talented young artists artists who figured out a way to use their talent and creativity to heal some of the trauma that many of our Black and brown communities have been dealing with for decades. They have formed an artist-led, Chicago-based non-profit called Alt Space Chicago, a…

In the seventh edition of “The Path Forward,” LeeAnn Trotter talks to three talented young artists artists who figured out a way to use their talent and creativity to heal some of the trauma that many of our Black and brown communities have been dealing with for decades.

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...

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.

In this discussion, LeeAnn talks with women of color who lead major foundations in Chicago. They formed the group Women of Color (WOC, pronounced “woke”), which issued a statement in the wake of racial unrest this year. Each of the panelists shares how their lives have been impacted by racism. Panelists include: Sharon Bush, Executive Director, Grand Victoria Foundation Felicia…

In the fifth edition of “The Path Forward,” women of color who lead major foundations in Chicago share how their lives have been impacted by racism.

NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter on Thursday moderated the fourth edition of the panel discussion, “The Path Forward: Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference.” In this discussion LeeAnn talks with two men who say they were unfairly targeted by police while riding their bikes in their neighborhoods. The panel also talks about how Chicago residents can…

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.

Panelists John Rogers of Ariel Investments, Melinda Kelly of the Chatham Business Association and Bishop Simon Gordon of Triedstone Church of God discuss race, protests and how we can work together to make real change in the Chicago area.

Panelists John Rogers of Ariel Investments, Melinda Kelly of the Chatham Business Association and Bishop Simon Gordon of Triedstone Church of God discuss race, protests and how we can work together to make real change in the Chicago area.

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.