Category: Legacy & Motivation
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Papa Was a Free Man: Fatherhood, Freedom, and the Fight for Recognition on Juneteenth
By Christopher Tru Hood Chicago, IL — The sun beats harder on Father’s Day weekends when Juneteenth is near. The air feels heavier—not just from the heat rising off the streets of Chicago but from the weight of memory, history, and unspoken truths. For Black fathers like me, these two holidays—though separate on the calendar—collide…
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Where Light Barely Reaches, But We Still Bloom
Where Light Barely Reaches, But We Still Bloom Englewood, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, is often portrayed through statistics like poverty rates and crime reports, but there is so much more to it than meets the eye. Beneath the headlines lies a vibrant community rich in legacy and resilience, showcasing a determined spirit and…
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From Beats to Belief: How Trap Worship Is Reaching — and Challenging — Chicago’s Youth
From Beats to Belief: How Trap Worship Is Reaching — and Challenging — Chicago’s Youth “Lights. Lens. Legacy in motion.” This behind-the-scenes moment captures recording artist Zeke Locke (center, brown jacket) during a HSH Management and Tru Hood Studio Media Day shoot for his upcoming single, “I’m Walking.” Beside him is Jason and Rich…
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The Ones Who Made It: From the Streets of Chicago to the Cap and Gown
The Ones Who Made It: From the Streets of Chicago to the Cap and Gown By Christopher Tru Hood | Photojournalist, Tru Hood Studio LLC “I didn’t know the bigger picture when I started. I just knew I had to make it.” — Adonte, Class of 2025 A high school diploma in Chicago isn’t just…
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A Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact
Leadership has never been just a title for me—it’s a way of life, a set of values that I carry with every creative endeavor and every community project I undertake. My journey has been shaped by the belief that true success is measured not only by personal achievements but also by the positive impact we…