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Video and Photos: Unpacking Narratives — Black, Male and Under Scrutiny

Public Narrative hosted its first Unpacking Narratives event featuring its inaugural theme, "Black, Male and Under Scrutiny" discussed by Butler College Prep student Blair Jackson and City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran.

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Meet Your Narrative Change Community: Sylvia Snowden, CAN TV

The CAN TV anchor shares her journey into journalism and what care in the work can look like.

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Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Award Public Narrative a 2023 Community Grant

NIKE, Inc. Names Public Narrative as one of its 2023 Black Community Commitment Grantees.

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