Yvonne Boose

Evanston

Arts Reporter at Northern Public Radio

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Articles

Resilience of Black musicians celebrated in upcoming Aurora documentary screening

1 week ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

A documentary about Black musicians' experience in segregated America will be shown for the third time in Aurora before going on the road. "The Musicians’ Green Book" was shown at Waubonsie Community College and Aurora University. Josephine Beavers is a vocalist, film artist and the founder of Musicians’ Enduring Legacy Organization. She said this foundation's goal is to educate people about what the musicians of the Jim Crow Era went through.
Beloit celebrará el solsticio de verano con música

1 week ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

Read in EnglishVarias ciudades celebrarán el día más largo del año con música. Una ciudad del sur de Wisconsin está en busca de artistas que podrán contribuir a sus festividades del solsticio de verano. Este es el tercer año que la ciudad de Beloit toma parte del Make Music Day. Este evento mundal toma lugar en más de 100 países cada año el 21 de junio.
Beloit will celebrate the summer solstice with music

1 week ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

Many cities will celebrate the longest day of the year with music. A southern Wisconsin city is looking for artists to contribute its summer solstice festivities. This is the third year that the City of Beloit is taking part in Make Music Day. This worldwide event takes place in more than 100 countries every year on June 21.
Spiritual Leaders Share Ways to Stay Resilient During Uncertain Times

1 week ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

From tariffs to federal job cuts, the Trump administration policy changes may have people concerned about what’s next. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose talks with a few people who share how they cope during these uncertain times and offer advice for others. “I'm definitely leaning in on my faith way more than I ever have,” said the first lady of Soar Assembly, Rebecca Francis. Francis is also the owner of Ignite Change Solutions LLC. This consulting firm focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Poetically Yours - Preparing for the worst

2 weeks ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by Illinois poets. This week’s featured poet is Lori Beach-Grass. Beach-Grass started a spoken word club called LIT UP. It began at West Middle School in Rockford but as the group grew, literally and figuratively, the meetups moved to Auburn High School. Beach-Grass was a teacher, but multiple sclerosis pushed her into retirement.
Poetically Yours - Our outside neighbors

3 weeks ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s featured poet is Tricia Alexander. Alexander is a Performing & Healing Artist, a poet and musician, a Reiki Master Teacher & BodyTalk Practitioner, as well a ULC Minister. She said she’s been blessed to lead a full & multi-dimensional life, and she believes that writing has helped her understand and process this multi-dimensional experience.
Obispo de la Diócesis de Rockford opina sobre la elección del nuevo Papa

3 weeks ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

Read in EnglishLíderes religiosos de Illinois reaccionaron a la noticia del nuevo Papa con vínculos con el estado. El obispo de Rockford, David Malloy, es el noveno Obispo de la Díocesis de Rockford. En una conferencia de prensa el jueves pasado por la tarde, dijo que observó una verdadera dignidad en el mensaje del Papa. "Su llamado a la paz es un recordatorio de las lecciones del pontificado del Papa Francisco", dijo.
From overseas basketball dreams to community visions, A'jah Davis continues to score

3 weeks ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

A former collegiate basketball player is making the community she grew up in her home court. DeKalb native A’jah Davis’s dream was to play basketball overseas, but her sense of community brought her back home. Her parents were student athletes at Northern Illinois University. Her mom played basketball, and her dad played football. Davis said after graduation, they stayed in the city and started a family. She’s the youngest of three children.
Se necesitan artistas locales para un proyecto de mural histórico en DeKalb

4 weeks ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

Read in EnglishSe necesitan artistas para trabajar en un proyecto de DeKalb que celebrará el 250 aniversario de Estados Unidos y otros dos elementos históricos. La Comisión de Mejora de la Comunidad Ciudadana de la ciudad de DeKalb está aceptando ofertas para un proyecto de mural que resalta Lincoln Highway, Abraham Lincoln y America250. Brad Hoey es el presidente de la comisión. Anima a los artistas locales a presentar algo.
Poetically Yours - One particular place

4 weeks ago | northernpublicradio.org | Yvonne Boose

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s poet is Carol Alfus. Alfus has lived in McHenry County for most of her life, where she raised her family and taught special education. Now retired, she enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She has always loved writing, but poetry is her favorite.