New Book Profiles Chicagoans Who Changed History


A new book is 30 years in the making. “N’DIGO LEGACY: Black Luxe Profiles of Iconic Chicago African Americans” is a compilation of profiles of Chicagoans who have made a profound mark in politics, media, business and entertainment, including Michael Jordan, former President Barack Obama, former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington and Grammy Award-winning singer and Academy Award-winning actor Jennifer Hudson.

  • Barack Obama

    Barack Obama

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  • Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali

  • Jackie Taylor

    Jackie Taylor

  • Dr. Margaret Burroughs

    Dr. Margaret Burroughs

  • Jennifer Hudson

    Jennifer Hudson

  • Louis Farrakhan

    Louis Farrakhan

  • Quincy Jones

    Quincy Jones

N’DIGO publisher Hermene Hartman joins us to discuss the book.


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