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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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Being Chosen to Strive: A Reflection on Purpose, Passion, and Persistence
Being Chosen to Strive: A Reflection on Purpose, Passion, and Persistence By Christopher Tru Hood Some people are hired. Others are called. I’ve come to realize—I’m the latter. Called to serve. Called to create. Called to lead. Called to build. Last week, someone asked me if I could run a photography workshop. I said, without…
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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…