Mother finds holiday cheer nine years after her son’s death
By Jasmine Minor Debra McDonald, a mother of five, lost her youngest son in a traumatic backyard accident nine years ago. She reflects back on the experience and how far she has come in her healing process. In preparation for the holidays, she leans on her family, friends and faith for strength. [vimeo 195670217 w=474] […]
Freedom to oppress: Two journalists face the power of Trump’s influence at a Green Bay rally
By Christen Gall and Jasmine Minor GREEEN BAY, Wisc. – She jabbed me hard enough to make me drop my phone. A teenager, she was making it clear I was in her space. She gave me a second jab to the shoulder as her mother appeared at her side. “You are not welcome here,” the […]
Chicago’s ‘Lasagna Lady’ triumphs over tragedy on the road to Whole Food’s grand opening
By Jasmine Minor “I forgave the man who murdered my daughter,” says Samantha Kendall, creator of Sam’s Gourmet Lasagna, one of several local businesses that is being featured in the newly opened Whole Foods Market. It is an initiative that is trying to change the image and trajectory of Englewood, a neighborhood that tends to […]
