Gary Indiana – Heart & Soul

Joslyn RW Kelly- a force of resilience, vision, and love for her hometown of Gary, Indiana

May 26, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Joslyn RW Kelly is more than a restaurateur—she’s a force of resilience, vision, and love for her hometown of Gary, Indiana. As the founder and owner of J’s Breakfast Club, Joslyn has transformed personal tragedy and hardship into a thriving, […]

Kenneth Whisenton-Fatherhood Is More Than A Role

May 23, 2025 admin 0

By staff For Kenneth Whisenton, fatherhood is more than a role—it is a divine assignment shaped by love, leadership, and legacy. As a councilman, a man of faith, and a son raised by a stepfather who was both a Marine […]

Kenneth A. Whisenton Councilman-at-Large

February 7, 2025 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to return to Gary, IN, and get involved in local government after establishing a career in the financial industry? Gary, Indiana, has always held a special place in my heart. It was the city that […]

Life Is Good For Garfield Bright Of Legendary R&B Group Shai

May 30, 2024 admin 0

By Percy CrawfordPhotos courtesy of Garfield Bright Shai is enjoying the fruits of their labor while being back on the road consistently. Garfield Bright of 90’s R&B group Shai still has his “Wow” moments, when reflecting on the past, present, […]

Actor William L. Johnson

April 18, 2023 admin 0

What inspired you to become an actor? I never really thought of being a film actor when I moved to LA. Musical theater was my passion, I truly love the stage and connecting with the audience. I moved to LA to be […]

A Message from Your Family Tree: “You Think You Know Me Well”

January 23, 2023 admin 0

By Dr. Carlton Long From time to time, unwinding, I will sit in front of my computer, scrolling through Youtube, and will occasionally hit gold — stumbling quite serendipitously upon a powerfully gripping song by some extraordinary individual or group. Or, […]

An Interview With Artist PeQue Brown

December 27, 2022 admin 0

By Staff Why did you become an artist? I had to become an artist. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for art. Yet at 16, my father told me art was not a “real job”. […]

Darryl A. Turner – musician, author, poet, spoken word artist & playwright

August 21, 2022 admin 0

BY STAFFWhat inspired you to become an author in such a competitive industry? At the time that I starting writing the poems that would comprise my first book, “The Soul – Shaken and Stirred”, I had no aspirations of becoming […]

WNBA Champion Dana Evans – It’s Only Up From Here

November 9, 2021 admin 0

Cardinal in The Sky By: Kymberly Amara It’s only up from here for the new WNBA champion, Dana Evans. Evans says waking up as a championship winner is surreal and she’s still trying to process it all. The former University […]

Changing the Narrative: “What About Me” Documentary Executive Producer Taroue Brooks

February 12, 2021 admin 0

By Kymberly Akpowowo When discussing value in this country, the Black man is often overlooked and left out of the equation as it has been widely propagated that he doesn’t bring anything to the table. From the legal system to […]

An Interview with Brandon L. Comer Managing Partner Comer Capital Group

January 12, 2021 admin 0

By Heart & Soul Staff What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? An entrepreneurial spirit has been prevalent in me since I was a teenager. While I worked various retail jobs in high school, it was my lawn mowing and […]

Renaldo Maurice Of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

February 12, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Renaldo Maurice (Gary, IN) began his dance training with Tony Simpson and graduated from Talent Unlimited High School. He attended Emerson School for Visual and Performing Arts, studying with Larry Brewer and Michael Davis. Mr. Maurice was […]