the path forward

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.

NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter moderated the third edition of the panel discussion, “The Path Forward: Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference.” This discussion focused on a Call to Action for Black and Brown Solidarity.  The team at Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation shared their personal stories on race and systemic racism and how reckoning with…

NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter moderates the panel discussion, “The Path Forward: Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference.” Nick Cave and Bob Faust, artists and life partners, speak about how the killing of George Floyd affected them differently due to their backgrounds.  Their personal stories help provide an opportunity for a heartfelt discussion on race,...