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Christ Welch, Speaker of the House, State of Illinois

NDIGO STUDIO is a talk show, hosted by Hermene Hartman, speaking with an authentic voice about contemporary issues with exclusive interviews and discussions on issues that matter. We seek to change the narrative on Black folk by providing a fresh approach to empowerment, insight, and perspective. We talk about accomplishments and achievements to newbies, newsy, and noteworthy personalities.

Christ Welch, Speaker of the House, State of Illinois

Ndigo Studio Episode 6 | 26m 28s | CC

Hermene chats with Chris Welch, the first African American Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, who outlines the dynamics of lawmaking. The exclusive interview traces Welch's career from the assignment desk at television station WGN to lawyer, elected school board member, and then Illinois State Legislator as Speaker of the House.

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