CHICAGO (WLS) Chicagoans, in their own words, share their stories of survival and inspiration when ABC 7 Chicago presents OUR CHICAGO: LIVING WHILE BLACK, with host Terrell Brown, Sunday December 13 at 11:30 PM on ABC 7, abc7chicago.com and on ABC 7 s Connected TV Apps.
The half-hour special features two storylines, the first, an intimate portrait of one South Shore family who opens up about life in their neighborhood , the violence that surrounds them and how they beat the odds.
Our Chicago: Living While Black, Part 1
The second, an eye-opening look at Black women s maternal health and maternity deserts on the South Side as expectant mothers, new mothers, and OBGYN doctors give accounts of the obstacles they face. The Muhammad Family story is produced by Terrell Brown; the maternity desert story is produced by Jalyn Henderson and Justyna Syska. Matt Knutson is the executive producer.