Our Black History Month event on February 22, 2025 was a huge success!

Former City of Chicago 4th Ward Alderwoman Sophia King signs in for the event.

(L-R) Prentice Butler (TNB Executive Director), Valerie Jennings (ED of Fr. Tolton Spirituality Ctr), Tanya Woods (Panelist)

The event was presented by The Neighborhood Bridge at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church in Oak Park.

Prentice Butler, TNB Executive Director, introduces the panel.

Rev. Carl Morello, Pastor of Oak Park Catholic Churches, is recognized.

(R-L) Vicki Scaman (OP Village Board President), Kenna MacKinnon (TNB Board), Jack Crowe (TNB Board), Ellen Griffin, and Jackie Benson (TNB Business Manager)

Haman Cross III discusses his painting, “Unrequited Love.”

Sophia King, former Chicago 4th Ward Alderwoman, chats with Prentice Butler, TNB Executive Director.

Xavier Ramey (Panel Moderator) chats with Christi Chatman (Director of House of Hope)

(L-R) Haman Cross (Panelist), Xavier Ramey (Moderator), Kevin Morgan (Deacon, St. Giles/SCSL), Valerie Jennings (ED of Fr. Tolton Center), Prentice Butler (TNB ED), Father Larry Dowling (Panelist)

The Neighborhood Bridge staff: Vimla Homan (Development Director) and Prentice Butler (Executive Director).

If you were unable to attend the event, you can watch a video of the discussion here.

Look for an announcement this fall regarding our plans for Black History Month in 2026.

The Neighborhood Bridge presents in celebration of Black History Month 2025

Justice and Injustice:
Voices from the West Side

On February 22, 2025 at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church, our panel explored perspectives on justice and injustice, focusing on systemic inequities, community resilience, and the transformative power of art, faith, and advocacy.

We aimed to inspire dialogue and action by featuring dynamic West Side leaders who bring expertise and lived experience to these important themes.

Discussion Panel

Xavier Ramey

MODERATOR
Activist
CEO of Justice Informed

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Haman Cross III

PANELIST
Artist
Creator of the “Injustice” Art Piece

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Father Larry Dowling

PANELIST
Priest
Advocate for Social Justice

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Tanya Woods

PANELIST
Executive Director
Westside Justice Center

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Our Black History Month event on February 22, 2025 was a huge success!

If you were unable to attend the event, you can watch a video of the discussion here.

Look for an announcement this fall regarding our plans for Black History Month in 2026.

The Neighborhood Bridge presents in celebration of Black History Month 2025

Justice and Injustice:
Voices from the West Side

On February 22, 2025 at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church, our panel explored perspectives on justice and injustice, focusing on systemic inequities, community resilience, and the transformative power of art, faith, and advocacy.

We aimed to inspire dialogue and action by featuring dynamic West Side leaders who bring expertise and lived experience to these important themes.

Xavier Ramey

Haman Cross III

Father Larry Dowling

Tanya Woods

Saturday, February 22, 2025
From 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Doors open at 12 pm

St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church
Corner of Washington & Austin Boulevards in Oak Park

Our Black History Month event on February 22, 2025 was a huge success!

If you were unable to attend the event, you can watch a video of the discussion here.

Look for an announcement this fall regarding our plans for Black History Month in 2026.

The Neighborhood Bridge presents in celebration of Black History Month 2025

Justice and Injustice:Voices from the West Side

On February 22, 2025 at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church, our panel explored perspectives on justice and injustice, focusing on systemic inequities, community resilience, and the transformative power of art, faith, and advocacy.

We aimed to inspire dialogue and action by featuring dynamic West Side leaders who bring expertise and lived experience to these important themes.

Xavier Ramey

Haman Cross III

Father Larry Dowling

Tanya Woods

Saturday, February 22, 2025From 12:30 - 2:30 pmDoors open at 12 pm

St. Catherine-St. Lucy ChurchCorner of Washington & Austin Boulevards in Oak Park

Justice and Injustice:
Voices from the West Side

Saturday, February 22, 2025
From 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Doors open at 12 pm

St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church
Corner of Washington & Austin Boulevards in Oak Park