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Reclaiming beauty and power in Black girlhood: A love letter to Black women
What role does beauty play in the lives of young Black girls and women, and how does it connect to identity, survival and care?
Dialogue
Each week Dialogue features interviews people across the region along with in-depth stories from the IPM News team about education, health, politics, arts, and more as it relates to local Black communities. Dialogue airs Saturdays at 11 am and Tuesdays at 6 pm on Illinois Soul FM 101.1 and streams live at illinoissoul.org and can be heard Wednesdays at 8 pm on WILL-AM 580.
A Dialogue on local voices shaping Central Illinois
In Central Illinois, community care takes many forms — from an 82-year-old veteran selling collard greens in Rantoul to young leaders organizing against gun violence in Danville. How are these local voices defining what it means to support and strengthen their communities today?
A Dialogue on Red Lobster’s revival and cultural significance with CEO Damola Adamolekun
Red Lobster’s Damola Adamolekun opens up about his upbringing, the chain’s iconic status, and its strategy for bouncing back after tough business.
Black dance as artivism: Preserving African culture through movement
Dance is culture in motion. In Illinois, artists use traditional African dance as a form of artivism, blending heritage with activism. How are these creatives shaping social change through their movement?
A Dialogue on how one reentry program is growing change from the ground up
How is one local program using gardening to support formerly incarcerated individuals?
A Dialogue on strategies for Democrats to win voters back
This segment revisits a conversation from "The 21st Show." IPM's Brian Mackey spoke with Stacey Abrams in May on the current state of the democratic party.
The Hidden Spectrum: Uncovering autism in Black and Brown Communities
In this episode, we explore autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. We ask how culture, access to care and community support affect how BIPOC families navigate autism.
A Dialogue on a new Ella Jenkins biography and memoir from Carol Moseley Braun
What do a children’s musician and a U.S. senator have in common? Two new books explore the lives of Ella Jenkins and Carol Moseley Braun, taking a look at their work, public service and their long-lasting contributions.
Funk, flow and freedom: How the legacy of Black music continues
From gospel to house, jazz to rhythm and blues, Black music has helped shape the foundation of American music, but where did it all start?
A Dialogue on reclaiming power through health, protest and prose
From Sierra Leone to Champaign, Black communities around the world are faced with challenges that impact access to healthcare, immigration rights, and more.
