He is also the father of ABC7 anchor Samantha Chatman.
On Saturday, the Chicago community will his influence and cultural legacy at the Visions Odeum & Events.
Samantha will host the event along with house music icon Farley "Jackmaster" Funk and 21st Ward Alderman Ronnie Mosley.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the corner in the parking lot of the event center at 119th and Loomis Street.
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