is a freelance multimedia journalist in Chicago, he spent his summer covering the COVID pandemic and social justice protest. His podcast, ​Education on the Line,​ covers Chicago’s largely LatinX community Belmont Cragen, as its students and their families struggle to meet the demands of remote learning without the proper technology and hardware. Jonathan is a sneakerhead who currently has over 20 shoes and is hoping to continue to grow his collection.

has a Masters in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill’s Graduate School. Bia has worked as a civic reporting fellow with Chicago’s City Bureau and has produced podcasts with USA Today & WBEZ. Her episode of Change Agents, People v. Environmental Racism,​ ​ documents the relocation of metal recycling plant General Iron to the 10th Ward. Comprised mainly of Black and LatinX residents, the 10th Ward is surrounded by nearly 70 polluting industries. She is passionate about storytelling, investigative reporting, and the value of great audio. She is currently on a mission to build a media empire.

is a Chicago native who came to audio art and radio production by way of feminist praxis, community organizing and sexual health education. Her work has been featured on the BBC show ​Shortcuts f​ rom Falling Tree Productions​,​ as well as on ​The Heart​, and ​Antibody​, a podcast series from Jacobin Magazine’s ​The Dig​. Ariel’s episode When We Organize, We Win​ ​showcases the efforts of seniors organized by the Jane Addams Senior Caucus to take charge and demand improvements in their senior housing living conditions. ​ Ariel also teaches audio storytelling to teens at After School Matters and aspires to become a skilled tap dancer.

is a multimedia journalist from Chicago. He graduated from DePaul University with a Masters in Journalism, Media and Communications. In ​Taken Away​, Jesus explores the traumas of two individuals who were arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Chicago native is a first-generation college graduate in his family, and a recipient of the 2019 Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship. Jesus is a reporter at Cicero Independiente, a former Investigative Researcher at NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago, and a former Fellow at NBC News for Dateline.

is a multimedia journalist from Oakland, CA. and recently graduated from DePaul University with a Master’s in Journalism. This is her second stint with Juneteenth productions as a podcast producer. As a student, her love of storytelling and documentaries inspired her to form her own production company, Behind the Dream. In ​One Code: One Austin ​ Kortni and community activist Artimmeo Williamson tell the story of Austin, an inner city community on the West Side of Chicago contending with minimal resources and recurring violence. Kortni is dedicating her career to focusing on the needs of people and to be a force of good.

is a recent graduate from DePaul University with a masters in journalism. She is a multimedia journalist who enjoys creative storytelling and digital mediums. Wade was a winner in the 2019 National College Media Association Film and Audio Festival, and has interned at the Chicago Tribune and ABC 7 Chicago. Natalie’s episode of Change Agents explores the Englewood community’s repurposing and community engagement initiatives while drawing on her own experience of growing up Black in Chicago. Wade was also the captain and president of DePaul’s Women’s club soccer team during her undergrad years.

is a journalism grad student at DePaul university. Born and raised on the west side of Chicago, it has always been her goal to be able to use her voice to make a difference and tell others stories. Upon graduating she would like to get into news production and reporting and eventually host her own talk show.

Damita Menezes is a journalist, audio & video producer, born and brought up in Dubai to Indian expats. She graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor's in Journalism and a minor in Digital Cinema. Damita is a former general manager of Radio DePaul, an investigations intern at ABC7 Chicago and a part-time producer at Americaneagle.com Studios. She will soon attend Northwestern University's Medill School for a Master's of Science in Journalism. She can also eat Thai food and sushi anytime, anywhere.

Kenni Terrell is a freelance multimedia journalist in Chicago who in 2021 received their master's in Digitial Communication and Media Arts. Their podcast, ​Trust Learning Care,​ covers Brighton Park Neighborhood Councils' efforts to close the gap between Black and Brown students in Chicago Public Schools. Community originations, parents, and Chicago Public School teachers came together with this plan to outline their needs and where the $1.8 billion dollars from the American Rescue Plan should be spent.