LaShawn D. Williams

Curated foodie romance book list, because there's nothing wrong with food and a side dish of love!

Father's Day-themed Q&A with comedian, actor and Chicago-area native T. Murph, who co-stars on the Hulu sitcom "Woke."

Q&A with authors Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster about their book, 'Seen and Unseen', which discusses the historical and present-day ways technology and social media shape the narrative on race and the fight for racial justice.

Q&A with University of Chicago Medicine doctor Thomas Fisher, MD about book, 'The Emergency: A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago ER'.

Q&A with Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) student-turned-teacher Shaqui Reed.

Curated book list for Broadway/theater lovers whose patronage of live shows was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q&A with poet Harold Green III about 'Black Roses', his collection of poetry that pays homage to the Black women who inspire him.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how Chicago's Black theater community is now bouncing back with in-person performances.

A celebration of one of TV's underrated comedic actresses.

Q&A w/photographer and architecture critic Lee Bey about his book “Chicago: A Southern Exposure,” which is dedicated to the overlooked architecture on Chicago's south side.

Q&A w/two of the lead actors from "South Side," a new comedy series that airs on the Comedy Central network.

Recap of "The Defamation Experience," an interactive touring play that tackles the intersection of race, class and religion.

Q&A with Chicago author, media pro and cultural expert Ayana Contreras about her book “Energy Never Dies: Afro-Optimism & Creativity in Chicago.”

Chat w/actress and comedienne Amanda Seales ("Insecure") her career and her live game show tour entitled "Smart, Funny & Black."

Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe speaks about mental health and her acting career.