We sought to reinvent how journalism covers one of the most beautiful, complex, violent, exciting cities in the world. Medium featured the project in its 'Journalism' category, and DNAChicago wrote about the story in May of 2017.
Role: Network Director, Reporter
As Networking Director, I managed contacts in the city including rappers, intellectuals, pastors, citizens, politicians, and professionals. When a reporter needed a source, I'd utilize contacts to speak into a story.
As Reporter, I took a deep dive into the music of the Windy City- researching the roots of rap, drill, and musical expression. I sought to answer the question 'Does rap incite violence, or offer an outlet?' Like most questions in life, the answer wasn't so simple.