Jonylah Watkins Killing: Koman Willis Charged In Infant’s Shooting Death
Remember that Chi~Voices stemmed from this situation so check out the update on this case and send over your thoughts, comments…maybe even a free-write about this!
~JEH
Monthly Archives for May 2013
Creative Producer, Jessica Estelle Huggins explains Chi-Voices Project
Check out a short video by Creative Producer, Jessica Estelle Huggins explaining Chi-Voices
Remember on Memorial Day
Before you start getting drunk and swallow that burger down, have a moment to reflect on and for the people who have lost their lives for this country. Whether you agree or not as to why is not the point. Just silently send a blessing(s) to those who have. You live comfortably for the most part because of them. Remember on Memorial Day.
-JEH
Meet The Current Poets of the Chi-Voices Poetic Film Series
Chi-Voices Poetic Film Series Poets:
1.) Malcolm London
MALCOLM LONDON, called the Gil-Scott Heron of this generation by Cornel West, is a young Chicago poet, performer, activist and educator.
2.) Edye Deloch-Hughes
For over a decade, Edye has made her mark in the Advertising Industry as award-winning writer, producer, creative director and published author. She’s spread her creative wings at agencies such as, E. Morris Communications, Frankel Worldwide (now Arc), Burrell, R.J. Dale Advertising, Lois EJL and Brainstorm Communications. Her client list includes, Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, American Family Insurance, OfficeMax, Verizon, Toyota, McDonald’s, L’Oreal, Alberto Culver, United States Postal Service, Albertson’s, ComEd, Voices for Illinois Children, March of Dimes, and Chicago Department of Public Health.
3.) Brea Harris
Brea Bandy-Hughes is a 19-year old poet, writer, actor and director. From Douglasville, GA but currently is going to school at Columbia College Chicago. As a sophomore she has already been in three short films and is currently filming a web series titled, “Lisa”. She hopes to continue creating socially responsible pieces of art to foster change.
4.) Brandon Holmes
Brandon Holmes is honored to be apart of Chi Voices Poetic Film Series. He is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he received his B.F.A in theatre performance. Brandon is not only an actor; he is an overall creative individual. Art is the essence of all things. Chicago credits include: Steppenwolf Theatre, Black Ensemble Theatre, Urban Theater company, Collaboraaction’s Sketchbook and Victory Gardens
One Minute Play Festival. “Using my craft to make a difference is all the power I need.
Birth of the Chi-Voices Project
Birth of the Chi-Voices Project
Jessica Estelle Huggins
Creative Producer of the Chi-Voices Poetic Film Series
On March 12, 2013 I was having such an amazing morning. I woke up on time (That hardly ever happens!), had some time to mediate and got to work. I was restocking pop in the fridge at work when I noticed a picture of baby Jonylah Watkins on the cover of the Chicago Suntimes. I thought to myself, “What a cutie!”…I, then read the headline….and immediately dropped what I was doing to read a paragraph or so before I had to run to the bathroom and broke down. It was the first time in years that I’ve ever just cried in the bathroom. I thought to myself, “What happened to humanity? Has it always been like this? We are all literally dying off”. As the story began to develop, I continued to stay up to date with it. I begun to wonder how the city of Chicago continues to operate as if nothing is wrong?…..And with this, my talents, my thoughts and my vision, Chi-Voices was birthed.
With Chi-Voices, the team and I want to have a showcase sometime in the early Fall 2014 to show all of the poetic film pieces to students around the city of Chicago, people who work in the Mayor’s House, and help provide a deeper thought process about violence to the people of Chicago, possibly the nation. During the showcase, we’d like to open it up to more creatives that use their talents (through song, dance, ect) to express themselves as well.
We all have a habit of constantly being in our “own” world. It’s time to notice what’s “actually” happening in the world.
~~~
JEH
“Education is t…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
― Nelson Mandela“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”
― Mark Twain“When you know better you do better.”
― Maya Angel
“Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.”
― C.S. Lewis
Malcolm London’s “High School Training Ground” on TED Talks
Young, talented Chicago poet expresses his idea about public school education.
Chi-Voices
JEH Creative (by Independent Filmmaker Jessica Estelle Huggins) presents…Chi-Voices, a Poetic Film Series.
Six Chicago spoken word artists creatively express their thoughts and ideas about the youth violence specifically occurring in Chicago.
If you’re interested in joining the team, send us an email at Chivoices@gmail.com.
Chi-Voices: A Poetic Film Series 