Author: Quinton R. Arthur

Donna Brumfield uses storytelling for racial healing and reconciliation

Donna Brumfield is a south suburban resident with 20 years’ worth of experience focusing on racial healing and understanding as CEO of Smith-Brumfield Communications. She has cultivated diversity in workspaces and daily interactions through designing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion education, training and programming. Her work spans educational, corporate and community[Read More…]

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Present history: The Conservatory and the tradition of Black-owned record stores

Chogie, left, and Tony Fields, owners of The Conservatory Vintage & Vinyl, celebrate the second anniversary of their shop in downtown Flossmoor. The store offers vinyl records, events and mid-century modern furnishings. (Andrew Burke-Stevenson/The Conservatory) Note: This Q&A is part of an occasional series linking today’s local Black-owned businesses to their[Read More…]

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