Obed Lamy is a journalist and filmmaker based in Chicago. His short documentary, Once Forgotten (2021), won a Student Emmy from the Mid-America Emmy® Foundations and best Emerging Filmmaker from Fayetteville Film Festival. 

Born and raised in Haiti, Obed cultivated his passion for storytelling Read morefrom his mother, who spent her evenings telling the vivid stories of her childhood during the dictatorship. His work explores collective memory and questions “silences into historical narratives”, bridging the gap between past and present. He has a knack for capturing intimate moments and real-life scenes as a vehicle into the humanity and dignity of his film’s participants.

His work has screened at numerous film festivals, including the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, Bentonville Film Festival, and Toronto Black Film Festival, at the National Museum of History and Culture, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. 

As a reporter in Haiti, Obed has worked for newspaper and digital outlets, covering presidential elections, natural disasters and social issues. He has been a contributor to international media outlets such as La Presse.ca, Radio-Canada Information, and the Voice of America. In 2018, Obed co-founded Enfo Sitwayen, a multimedia platform focused on media literacy and civic education. 

A Fulbright scholar, Obed earned a Master's Degree in Journalism from the University of Arkansas and honed his creative storytelling skills with a Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media from Northwestern University.

Enrique García Fuentes is a journalist based in Chicago. Originally from Mexico City, García Fuentes has successfully ventured into all areas of journalism. Before graduating from the University of Colorado, he was already the editor of Cultural Currents, the bilingual supplement of the Campus Read morePress, the student newspaper. He has worked as news director for KMXA AM and KJMN FM in Denver, Colorado. He received the "AIR Awards" for his radio reports on the Columbine student massacre in Littleton, Colorado. García Fuentes has been a writer for various publications. He worked as a reporter for Telemundo and Univision in Chicago. He was also the Televisa correspondent in this city until 2019. He now reports as a freelancer for Univision network. He has produced content for Efe, based in Madrid, Spain, and has created BarrioNews.net in Chicago.

I am a videographer and photographer based in Chicago, United States of America. I’m currently working independently and open for a full time work if opportunity fits me. I have worked with many institutions throughout my career and has been with different kinds of clients ranging from individuals Read moreto companies. I’m specializing in editing, shooting interviews, and photography.

Seenaa Jimjimo is a journalist based in Chicago, United States of America.

Alex Garcia is a photojournalist and videographer based in Chicago with over 20 years of experience that includes staff positions at the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, the Long Beach Press-Telegram and the Palm Beach Post. HarperCollins calls him, "One of the World's Leading Read morePhotojournalists".

He has covered major news events, from political conventions to natural disasters, both here and abroad. He has photographed a diversity of people in many contexts - from CEO executives to intimate moments of everyday people, scaling up the production quality of the shoot depending on the needs of clients and the story. 

At the Chicago Tribune, he received a 1st Place award from the World Press Photo contest in Amsterdam, the world's most prestigious photojournalism contest. He also shares a Pulitzer Prize with the staff for coverage of gridlock at O'Hare Airport.

Among his book credits, Garcia was selected to participate in the largest photo project in publishing history, "America 24/7”. He was also selected for the book projects "A Day in the Life of the U.S. Armed Forces", "America At Home” and most recently, “The Human Face of Big Data”.
 
At the Chicago Tribune, Garcia influenced a monthly audience of tens of thousands via the Assignment Chicago photo blog and a weekly column published on the blog about topics relating to photography and photojournalism. It was one of the few individual photo blogs on the website of a major news organization. The posts form the basis of his book "Depth of Field: Tips on Photojournalism and Creativity" by Agate Digital.

He has special expertise in Cuba, having lived and worked in the country for over a year in the past 20 years. He worked as a correspondent there for the Tribune company when the company was granted permission to open the first newspaper bureau in the country in 40 years. 

He currently serves on the board of directors of the National Press Photographers Association

Samantha Lande is a journalist based in Chicago, United States of America.

Daniel Bartel is a photojournalist based in Chicago, Illinois, USA with a primary focus in sports and events.

Renata Sago is a seasoned journalist based in the United States. Known for her diverse portfolio that emphasizes social issues, Renata has a particular focus on the African American community and the concept of aging well. Her adeptness at gathering audio through various means, including tape syncs,Read more vox pops, and live interviews, complements her strong editing skills, allowing her to craft compelling stories that resonate with her audience.

Renata's work has been featured in collaborations with notable organizations such as AARP and Word In Black, contributing to impactful series like 'Happy Aging' and 'The Financial Journey'. She has explored the transformative experience of travel and relocation for Black Americans, shedding light on historical movements and contemporary trends towards destinations like Atlanta, Ghana, and South Africa. Her reporting also extends to critical topics such as financial education, the benefits of lifelong learning for seniors, and the therapeutic role of animals in improving human cognitive functions.

Beyond her features, Renata has tackled the political landscape, including the significance of 'The Villages' in Florida primaries and the restoration of civil rights for ex-felons in Florida. Her coverage of the Orlando nightclub shooting showcases her ability to handle breaking news with sensitivity, addressing its impact on communities such as the LGBT community. Renata's articles are not only informative but also empathetic, often providing practical advice and capturing the human stories behind the headlines. Her dedication to issues like health equity, homeownership disparities, and the growth of Black women entrepreneurs highlights her commitment to journalism that informs, engages, and makes a difference.

Cindy Martin is a video and print journalist based in Los Angeles, United States of America. Among some of the companies she works for includes Sky News and the Associated Press Television Network (APTN), focusing on video. She's a Producer, Reporter, and Shooter/DP. She's previously been staff at Read moreReuters and Getty Images as well as worked for ABC News, CBS News, JN1 and AJ+.

Kulsoom Khan is a multimedia journalist based in the Greater Chicago area in the U.S. Kulsoom has worked with the Chicago Tribune, AFP TV, Voice of America and China Radio International. She has nine years experience in print, digital, and broadcast platforms in both local and national newsrooms in Read morePennsylvania, New York, and Washington D.C. 

Among other news outlets, she has also worked for the Times Leader, PBS Newshour, MSNBC, and the Associated Press assisting with election coverage for the 2016 presidential primaries and general election, the 2018 midterms, and the 2020 primaries and general election. Kulsoom also served as a research assistant for  “The Voice of America: Lowell Thomas and the Invention of 20th-Century Journalism”,  a biography and winner of the 2018 Sperber Prize.

In 2014, she reported on the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings from Boston and the growing Latino community in New Orleans as part of a special project sponsored by New York University’s Reporting The Nation graduate program.

Kulsoom is specifically interested in how politics and international conflicts affect people as well as human rights, terrorism and immigrant communities. Regardless of the medium or the topic, storytelling is an art and she hopes to do it justice through her endeavors.

Ari Bendersky is a Chicago-based lifestyle journalist specializing in food, wine, music and travel and is the author of "1000 Food & Art Styling Ideas,” a coffee table book highlighting beautiful food photography. Ari, the former founding editor of Eater Chicago, has been writing for 20+ years and Read morehis work has appeared in the New York Times, WSJ magazine, Associated Press, Men's Journal, Wine Enthusiast, Departures, RollingStone.com, Chicago magazine, Liquor.com, Huffington Post and many more publications. He also produces lifestyle videos for a Chicago real estate company.

Wayne McLaughlin is a journalist based in Chicago, United States of America.
His focus areas are Politics, Culture, Environment and Religion
Wayne has been around quite a long time (he refuses to say how long) and has seen everything at least twice.  He keeps looking under the sun for something Read morenew.

Expert reporter and writer. Big picture thinker. Detailed storyteller. Dawn Reiss is a Chicago-based reporter who has written for The New York Times, TIME, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, AFAR, Trave + Leisure, Plate magazine, Civil Eats, Fortune.com, Crain's Chicago Business, Read moreChicago magazine, Reuters and more.

I shoot my own live shots (Skype) and packages around the United States

Megy Karydes is a journalist based in Chicago, United States of America. Her byline has appeared in USA Today, Fortune, Forbes, Rodale's Organic Life, National Geographic's The Plate, The Atlantic's CityLab, Sierra, Midwest Living magazine, Travel + Leisure, Chicago Tribune, among others.

Patricia Trebe is a journalist based in Homer Glen, IL, United States.

I have more than 15-years experience in journalism with extensive experience in copywriting, proposal writing and not-for-profit communication pieces.

Brian Curcio is a freelance journalist and photographer based in Chicago. He is passionate about conveying messages and creating through minimalist design. Brian Curcio attended Amherst College where he studied English and Mathematics, and he has extensive experience working in finance and tech Read morestartups. He has also visited every continent and spent a year abroad before attending school. Brian looks to apply these cultural experiences in his work and is constantly exploring new fields with an inquisitive mind and attention to detail.

Steve Ridge is a journalist based in Chicago, United States of America.

Robert "Bob" Dixon is a journalist based in Chicago, United States of America.

Omar Perez is a journalist based in Chicago, United States of America.

Ekeng Bassey is a Media Enthusiast based in Chicago, United States of America. He has worked as a Broadcast Journalist with EbonyLifeTV.com travelling the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa uncovering untold stories. Today, his enthusiasm is propelling him to do freelance work reporting stories beyond Read morereach.

Alejandro Shaw is a journalist based in Chicago, United States of America.