WATCH: Medill Newsmakers

Medill Newsmakers

By Toussaint Fancher, Sarah Barber, Peggy Helman, Alexis Ross, Ty Williamson, Abby Feldman and Catie Lacovara Medill Reports Chicago Newsmakers presents the stories of Chicagoans making a real difference in their community. From West Town to North Lawndale, we traveled all over Chicago to find people making a difference in our communities    Transcript:  Barber:  […]

LISTEN: Activist discusses Northern Ireland experience running for public office

Emma DeSouza speaks at an event organized by the Civic Initiative, a project she founded to enhance citizen participation in decision-making processes in Northern Ireland. (Photo: Emma DeSouza)

By Tom O’Connor Medill Reports Campaigner, journalist and peace activist Emma DeSouza spoke with Medill Reports in Chicago while touring the U.S. to deliver a series of talks on the importance of civic society and peacebuilding. In this wide-ranging conversation, DeSouza reflects on running for office, balancing journalism with activism and the challenges women face […]