In part two of a two-part episode, we rejoin Dino Robinson from Shorefront Legacy Center who continues sharing stories from his experiences growing up in Evanston and his work at Shorefront. […]
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Evanston Rules explores the history and stories of people who have made a difference in our town. Voices of the past, present, and future cross-stitch a tapestry of our community: the opportunities, disparities, legacies, what's been lost and what can be found.
Where are we now? How did we get here? Where do we go from here? In Evanston Rules, we’ll explore different historical perspectives and create a new paradigm, one that collectively empowers all Evanstonians.
Evanston Rules is hosted by Laurice Bell and Ron Whitmore.
Laurice was born in Chicago, but considers herself a true Evanstonian, having moved to Evanston at the age of five to be closer to her father’s business, Laury’s Records. She attended Dewey, Nichols and is a member of the ETHS class of 1980. She moved to Los Angeles in the late 80s, but family and her love of her hometown has kept her coming back.
Ron is an educator with over 35 years of experience in both suburban and urban school districts. Ron was born and raised in Evanston and attended Dewey, Nichols and is a 1980 graduate of ETHS. He sees himself as an advocate for children, particularly disenfranchised youth in urban settings.
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‘I got a guy’
Evanston Rules talks to Larry Axelrood, a man whose thoughtfulness and love of his hometown shine through on our trip down memory lane. Larry is the guy everyone wants on […]
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The importance of being Blount
In this episode, we talk with the truly inspiring native Detroiters, Ben and Melissa Blount, who moved to Evanston with their young child less than a decade ago. Listen as we […]
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The AUX and its power of connection
This episode features four of the powerhouses who are founders of The AUX, which is building a space dedicated to empowering Black businesses in Evanston. Jacqui White is a police […]
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Oliver Ruff: High expectations, no exceptions, no excuses
This episode features Oliver Ruff, who brings to mind three words: consistency, present and commitment. He has always been exactly the same, whether in friendship, inspiring his many students, or […]
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Ron Whitmore: The skin I’m in, Part 2
In the first and second episodes of our second season, we talk with our very own Ron Whitmore. Ron’s career in education started in Evanston and took him to Chicago […]
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Ron Whitmore: The Skin I’m In, Part 1
In the first and second episodes of our second season, we talk with our very own co-host Ron Whitmore. Ron’s career in education started in Evanston and took him to […]
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Denise Martin: She loves life and it loves her right back
This episode features Denise Martin. Denise overcame what for many would have been roadblocks to success, but her determination at every juncture has shown her to be a formidable yet […]
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Nancy Glick: The intersection of medicine and community
In our sixth episode from Season 1, “The Intersection of Medicine and Community,” we get to know Dr. Nancy Glick. We trace Dr. Glick’s route from a humanities-focused student at […]
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Rose waits for no one
In our 14th episode of Evanston Rules, we talk with Rose Johnson. Listen as we learn about Rose’s journey from Tallahassee to Spelman College to Evanston with her family. Rose’s […]