Tag Archives: legacy

Black Leadership of Today and Tomorrow – Ep. 15



In celebration of Black History Month, hear conversations with Black leaders of two different generations. BUILD youth leaders talk about their own goals and motivations, plus, interviews with Black Table guest speakers Derek Brewer and Sylvia Ewing.

Episode Segments:
(2:46)
BUILD Mentor-in-Training Cheveris talks about stepping up for your community, learning self control, and being the change you wish to see.
(10:25) BUILD Mentor-in-Training Schan on the difficulty of being a Black man in America, brotherhood, and communication.
(16:52) ‘BUILDing Girls 2 Women’ participant Destiny tells us about her dream.
(18:59) BUILD youth Jonathan interviews Derek Brewer, an educational consultant of more than 35 years, about his journey from dropping out of school and homelessness, to learning the skills that led him to success.
(40:34) BUILD youth Quintiara talks with Sylvia Ewing: marketer, event producer, communications strategist, and award-winning journalist, about creative inspiration, empowering others, and following your dreams.


Exploring Leadership and Legacy (feat. Wood Harris and more) – Ep. 11



In our 11th edition, hear actor Wood Harris discuss growing up on the West Side; Michele Clark High School principal Charles Anderson sheds light on his school’s achievements; guest speakers from our Black Table event explain the importance of legacy; Chicago Bulls point guard Ryan Arcidiacono reflects on his first NBA game; one participant recounts an unforgettable day of service; and BUILD youth share thoughts on leadership.


BUILDing Voices: 50 Years and Counting – Ep. 6



Our 6th installment features 5 youth public speaking pieces, youth interviews with African-American leaders, an interview with a local youth hip-hop artist, plus, spoken word from a BUILD alumnus, and a short piece celebrating 50 years of BUILD.


Our Youth Are Our Future! – Ep. 5



BUILD has been empowering Chicago youth with opportunity for 50 years. Listen to tomorrow’s leaders; hear and understand their stories. This episode we’ve got BUILD’s youth council, youth comedy, a youth entrepreneur, youth poetry, and youth music. Donate at buildchicago.org #buildhope