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The Shades of the City podcast focuses on telling the stories of the people. From the south and west sides to the suburbs, this podcast will highlight the stories of those changemakers, educators, and historians who are fighting for change, providing resources for their communities and preserving the history of their beloved home, Chicago.  In our first episode, Lauren sits down with viral Tik Tok Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas in his Auburn Gresham home to talk about his love for Chicago history and how he is educating the next generation. Coming up next on Shades of the City Lauren speaks with two former editors of the iconic Ebony and JET magazines about the history of Johnson Publishing Company and how influential it was on the current landscape of Black media.  Lauren Brown is a native of the south suburbs of Chicago. She graduated from the University of Missouri where she studied Journalism and Social Justice. Previously, she worked as the co-host and producer for the We Live H