• A.I. and Your Business Webinar

    Join WVON and Professor Steve Rogers on Tuesday, December 10th at 6P CST for the second Artificial Intelligence Webinar. This webinar will focus on how you can utilize A.I. to support your business. To reserve your spot, please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1104664263549?aff=oddtdtcreator  

    Free
  • Screening and Post Discussion of 1973 film “Save the Children”

    DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL, United States

      Join WVON and the DuSable Museum in a complimentary screening of "Save the Children" beginning at 1P on MLK Day. This powerful remastered film relives Reverend Jackson's historic 1972 Black Expo in Chicago and features the biggest starts of that time. Then stay for a powerful intergenerational post discussion examining our culture.. Black Then…

  • Exhibit

    The Quarry 2423 E 75th St, Chicago, IL, United States

    WVON in association with VONtv and The Quarry proudly present EXHIBIT. EXHIBIT is a new one-woman multi-media performance by acclaimed playwright and NAACP Image Award/Golden Globe actor, Regina Taylor. EXHIBIT takes us on a gripping journey through OUR history and OUR present. At its heart is Iris, a powerful artist who relives the memories of…

    $65
  • Chicago Blues Festival

    Millenium Park Chicago

    The Chicago Blues Festival is back at Millennium Park June 6th through 8th and this year's festival feels like down home. See one of Chicago's own... the legendary Mavis Staples, "Kingfish" Ingram, and a spectacular tribute to the King of Blues... B.B. King in celebration of his 100th birthday featuring Kingfish, D.K. Harrell, Jonathan Ellison…

    Free
  • Bound & Woven LIVE with Rufus Williams Featuring Dr. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall

    Seminary Co-op Bookstores 5751 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

     We invite you to a special Bound & Woven LIVE event with Rufus Williams in conversation with the brilliant Dr. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall on her latest book, A History of Protests in the United States. Dr. Browne-Marshall-professor, civil rights attorney, constitutional scholar, and nationally recognized commentator-brings a deep, insightful perspective on how protests have shaped American life and expanded democracy.
    This is an event for thinkers, activists, students, community leaders, and anyone passionate about justice and civic life.
    FREE and open to all. Register today at ticketfalcon.com/boundandwoven

    Free
  • WVON Night Cleopatra Draper at Harold Washington Cultural Center

    Harold Washington Cultural Center 4701 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    WVON Night With Cleopatra Draper
    Experience an unforgettable evening of culture, history, and artistry as WVON presents The Quiet Parts Out Loud: A Day in the Life of A.G. Gaston. Hosted by Cleopatra Draper, this powerful musical tribute brings to life the legacy, vision, and resilience of one of America’s most influential Black entrepreneurs. Get your tickets TODAY https://bit.ly/wvonhwcc

  • Big Bill/Big Impact

    What Funders Need to Hear from You to AVOID Service Disruption

    This virtual session will offer participants direct insight into how funding decisions are being shaped and the critical role communication plays in influencing your outcome. We are convening leaders across government, philanthropy, and research to discuss funding priorities, frontline fundraising realities-- and how you should be communicating to keep those resources flowing.

    Hear from Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, Xavier Ramey of Justice Informed, Monique Jones, CEO of Forefront, activist & former CEO of the Knight Foundation, Sol Flores and Shawnelle Richie of L Elle Communications.

    It’s an action-packed hour of information that will help you navigate this critical time for non-profits and provide you with tools you need while managing a changing financial landscape.