Our stories

Raúl Dorado

is a published writer, founding member of Parole Illinois, and college graduate.

Reginald BoClair

is a graduate of NEIU, scholar, artist, writer, abolitionist, and intern.

Michael Sullivan

is a graduate of NEIU and North Park, artist, father, and grandfather.

Antonio "TK" Kendrick

is a graduate of NEIU, a writer, and a poet.

Michael Bell

is a graduate of NEIU and a three-time published author.

Jimmy Soto

is a graduate of Northwestern University, son, uncle, and future JD candidate.

Eric Watkins

is a philosopher, scholar, and college graduate.

Darnell Lane

is a graduate of NEIU.

DeCedrick Walker

is a graduate of North Park, a writer, poet, and chess player.

Jerel Matthews

is a scholar.

Darrell Fair

is a graduate of NEIU and North Park, an artist, father, and published writer.

Rodney Love

is an innovator, legal student, and history aficionado

Juan Luna

is a self-taught artist and activist.

Robert Curry

is a Bronzeville native and a NEIU student focusing on Community Architecture.

Carlvosier Smith

is a MA graduate in Christian Ministry, peer educator, public speaker, and father.

Benny Rios

is a loving husband, graduate student, and published writer.

Daniel Perkins

is a graduate of NEIU, carpenter, mentor, and dreamer.

Lonnie Smith

is a student, peacemaker, and a criminal justice and democracy activist.

Steven Ramirez

is a Bachelor's student at North Park, writing advisor, choir member, and father.

Johnny Taylor

is a scholar.