West Side Stories

Upcoming events

West Side Stories take place at Hope Cafe | 2431 W Roosevelt Rd | Chicago, IL

RSVP	do young black lives matter to the church? Thursday April, 12 2018 \| 7:00 pm This public dialogue deals with issues of the church and the community.

West Side Stories is a series of public dialogues that promote community and a collaboration between Hope Café and Sonny Speaks. This program is made possible in part by a grant from Illinois Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly.

PAST EVENTS

Please click the survey link to complete an online survey for the West Side Story event that you attended:

You Good Bro? - Nov 9, 2017
Stand Up to Violence - Jan 15, 2018
Spill the Beans & Sip the Coffee - Feb 13, 2018

spill the beans
& Sip the coffee

Pre-Valentines Day Event...Have you ever wondered: What are Men's thoughts or concerns are about male/female relationships? If so, join this candid conversation with an all-male panel addressing love, relationship, marriage and more with a female moderator.

meet the Panelist

Moderator: Tiana Jorman

Dr. Obari Cartman

Lance Ellis

Darrick Campbell

Stand Up to Violence!

This public dialogue celebrates the life and legacy of Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr through storytelling and engaging dialogue from those who dare Stand Up to Violence.

meet the Storytellers

James Gordan

Mae Flores

Rev Rodney Walker of Chicago Torture & Justice Center

Gail & Pam of Addy Wyatt Training Center

You Good BRO?

This panel discussion was the first in a series of public dialogues called West Side Stories, that promote community. This initial installment focuses on Black Male Mental Health. The conversation will be lead by a panel of industry professionals and moderated by your truly and a sufficient amount of time for questions from the audience.