Ayana Contreras’ new book is a love letter to the creativity, optimism of Black Chicago
By Natalie Moore, Stephanie Kim

Ayana Contreras’ new book is a love letter to the creativity, optimism of Black Chicago
By Natalie Moore, Stephanie Kim
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In her new book, Ayana Contreras explores the cultural contributions of Black Chicago’s artists and entrepreneurs, and how that work still influences creatives today.
Reset sits down with the host of Vocalo’s“Reclaimed Soul” about what inspired her to write her first book and what she hopes readers will take away from it.
GUEST: Ayana Contreras, Vocalo content director and author of Energy Never Dies