Change Agents The Podcast

Change Agents The Podcast Change Agents is a podcast series by journalists who tell stories of neighborhood transformations from the inside out.

Change Agents returns early 2026 with a powerful new season-bringing you fresh, compelling stories that dive deep into t...
09/17/2025

Change Agents returns early 2026 with a powerful new season-bringing you fresh, compelling stories that dive deep into the challenges shaping our nation today. Get ready for bold voices, untold truths, and the conversations that matter most. All info about Change Agents will come from this page.
While you wait for the next season, stay connected by following our parent media non-profit, Reparations Media . You’ll get an inside look at the incredible journalists we collaborate with, sneak peeks of our upcoming documentary and exclusive invites to community events.

05/09/2025

In Season 5 of Change Agents, we pick up where Season 4 left off—exploring the ongoing challenges faced by returning citizens as they rebuild their lives after incarceration. Barriers to finding stable housing and employment, accessing education and reclaiming their civic voices can sometimes lead to recidivism. Through candid personal stories, change makers share how they overcame these challenges and are now working to dismantle them, clearing the way for others striving for a life of prosperity and true freedom.

.o.d.givingothersdreams, or G.O.D. creates opportunities for formerly incarcerated women to start new lives.Listen to ou...
04/09/2025

.o.d.givingothersdreams, or G.O.D. creates opportunities for formerly incarcerated women to start new lives.

Listen to our episode on how G.O.D. has helped justice-impacted individuals in getting back on their feet.

Local organizations like BUILD have started taking hold of restorative justice practices to remedy injustices within our...
04/03/2025

Local organizations like BUILD have started taking hold of restorative justice practices to remedy injustices within our communities.

BUILD extends a helping hand to Chicago youths, hoping to give them the resources to thrive in a city that is not always nice to them.

Listen to our Change Agents The Podcast episode on BUILD and the families it has helped.

Check out one of our independent news partners doing vital work to support their community by providing sustainable ener...
01/28/2025

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Artimmeo Williamson from Season 1 of Change Agents was featured in this article with Block Club Chicago."Artimmeo Willia...
12/10/2024

Artimmeo Williamson from Season 1 of Change Agents was featured in this article with Block Club Chicago.

"Artimmeo Williamson is a re-entry supervisor for those returning from incarceration into neighborhoods including Austin and West Garfield Park. He is also a coach with One City Basketball League. His team is made up of young men whose cases he manages.

Williamson sees One City as galvanizing young people across the city despite Chicago’s historic segregation and building a bridge between South and West side neighborhoods."

Learn more about Artimmeo's work in our episode, One Code, One Austin:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1600336/episodes/7396369

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/12/09/how-former-bull-joakim-noah-is-building-community-and-preventing-violence-through-basketball/

The One City Basketball League, made up of teams formed by violence intervention groups, crowned a new champ Saturday. Noah sat down with Block Club to talk his about his work in Chicago.

Today, on Giving Tuesday (or  ), we want to make one thing clear:At Reparations Media, we care – deeply. We care about y...
12/03/2024

Today, on Giving Tuesday (or ), we want to make one thing clear:

At Reparations Media, we care – deeply. We care about you, our community of readers, listeners, and collaborators. We care about the trust you place in our story telling and the impact we have on Chicago and across the Midwest. These are the very reasons we exist.

“Reparations” means making amends for wrongs and injustices. At Reparations Media, we use the power of storytelling to change harmful narratives into ones rooted in equity and inclusion. Through documentaries, podcasts, workshops and more, we partner with the community to amplify the voices of people of color and those in marginalized communities – telling stories of resilience, hope and transformation.

These stories don’t just inform; they inspire action, promote understanding, and spark systemic change. They make amends for past wrongs and create pathways to a more just future.

If our mission resonates with you, we invite you to join us in this important work. We are hoping to gain 37 new donors by midnight. If we hit 50 new donors, we receive an additional $1,000 match no matter how much each donor gives. And, thanks to NewsMatch, all gifts up to $5,000 are being matched dollar for dollar.

Can we count on you to help us reach our goal?

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In a recent  Committee Special Report, experts urge actions to address lives stolen by systemic racist police violence i...
08/01/2024

In a recent Committee Special Report, experts urge actions to address lives stolen by systemic racist police violence in Chicago.

A group of survivors have created the Chicago Torture Justice Center to begin rebuilding lives, healing, and finding joy. The Justice Center is featured in a recent episode of :

Michelle Clopton was in her twenties when Chicago police attempted to force her to confess to a crime she didn’t commit. For 72 hours, she was brutally questioned, deprived of food, and tortured. Today, she is one of the few women to publicly share her experience of abuse. But she’s not alone. Under the leadership of CPD Commander Jon Burge, more than 100 Black people were tortured by Chicago police in the ’70s and ’80s to elicit false confessions. Michelle’s story reveals the unique impact of police abuse on women — and what it takes to survive and thrive. Listen on Apple music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 in bio.

07/13/2024

The podcast “Change Agents” focuses on growing homeownership of Black and brown Chicagoans in an upcoming episode.

06/21/2024

Meet the producers! Jewél Jackson, Reema Saleh, and Joshua Eferighe participated in the second session of Change Agents Season 4 on removing barriers to equity. Thank you for all of your intentionality and care in crafting these episodes. Learn more about Jewél, Reema, and Joshua AND listen to the latest episodes at www.changeagentsthepodcast.com.

happy Juneteenth! 🧡 We’re celebrating by releasing the final three episodes of season four. “Say Her Name: Women Survivo...
06/19/2024

happy Juneteenth! 🧡 We’re celebrating by releasing the final three episodes of season four.

“Say Her Name: Women Survivors of Chicago Police Torture” Produced by Jewél Jackson, highlighting the community organization

“Roots and Roofs: Building Wealth Through Chicago’s Two Flats” Produced by Reema Saleh highlighting

“A Place Called Home” Produced by Joshua Eferighe , highlighting Precious Blood Ministries

The complete 9️⃣ episode season focuses on removing barriers to entry. Our producers collaborated with trailblazers who are opening roads and doors to the formerly incarcerated - who’ve paid their debt to society, but still face permanent punishments and to Black and Brown families seeking homeownership and wealth building. If you enjoyed it, show us love by rating our episodes 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🧡

Listen to whole season through our link in bio!

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