Heart and Soul February 23, 2019

CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC 7's HEART and SOUL, a series of specials that taps into Chicago's vibrant African American community, airs Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. with a rebroadcast on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. This edition of Heart & Soul is hosted by Hosea Sanders and Cheryl Burton with contributing reports from ABC7s Jim Rose and Karen Jordan along with Windy City LIVE's Val Warner.

The Black Fire Brigade is a community organization that provides free EMT classes to teens to teach them how to save lives and to get them started on a career path as firefighters.

Lieutenant Quention Curtis always knew he wanted to be a firefighter, but when he saw firsthand the crime that was plaguing his community, he decided it was time to make a change. So he started the Black Fire Brigade, a community organization that provides free EMT classes to teens to teach them how to save lives and to get them started on a career path as firefighters. In June, the brigade opened a brand new "home base" in Ashburn, which also serves as a safe haven to many of the students.

To sign up for classes at the Black Fire Brigade, just email your name to EMT@BFireB.com. For more information on the organization, visit www.blackfirebrigade.com.

Rochelle Trotter, a classically-trained chef and restaurant exec and wife of famed late chef Charlie Trotter, is carrying on Charlie's culinary legacy by lifting up the next genera

For more information, visit rochelletrotter.com or https://www.illinoisrestaurants.org/page/CTCEF

Sir and Madame Boutique is home to a fashion line launched by two Hyde Park natives.

Sir and Madame Boutique
5225 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL 60615
773-241-5225
www.kicks4thecity.org

Derrick Westbrook was recently named one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 40 Under 40 Taste Makers.

Bibliophile

1644 E. 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
872-244-3704

The Greater West Town Community Development Project offers free vocational training and job placement.

During a 12 week Shipping and Receiving class, students learn everything from safely operating a sit-down forklift to inventory control and warehouse management systems. The next class begins February 11. In the 15-week Woodworking class, students learn how to use state-of-the art tools to master basic woodworking skills and before class ends, make a piece of furniture or cabinet from start to finish. The next class begins April 8.

Call 312-563-9570, or visit www.gwtp.edu and click on the "need job training" box on the homepage to apply.

Perri IIrmer, the DuSable Museum's President & CEO, discusses the significance of the exhibit and about Dr. Margaret Burroughs.

An interview with Timuel Black, who is a local historian, high school teacher, college professor and author.