The IDEAL Ward is an expansion of Evanston Rules. It is a microcosm of stories delving into Evanston Rules’ value words: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Acceptance and Love (IDEAL). To be seen and heard is paramount to having an IDEAL Ward.
Evanston rules EPISODES
Rodney williams
In this episode, we talk with RODNEY WILLIAMS, a native Evanstonian, who has risen through the ranks of corporate America in marketing at Moët Hennessy, Jackson Family Wines and Mondavi Wines, while always standing up for what is right. Rodney pays it forward and moves the needle toward a level playing field. Join us as we talk to him about living with integrity, the importance of staying connected to your roots and showing up every day and living as an unapologetically and righteous black man, doing the right thing.
PAT HUGHES, SR.
This episode features PAT HUGHES, SR., who has made Evanston his home since he moved to our town in 1955. Pat attributes who he is to his upbringing, his diverse group of friends and meeting the love of his life, Brigid, while still in middle school. Pat practices an attitude of gratitude as he tells us about his large family whose family ties run deep through the community.
GAIL HUTCHISON
In this episode, yoga and meditation instructor GAIL HUTCHISON gives listeners insight into the benefits of self care for all people, but, more particularly, black people. As a black woman, Gail shares her valuable input about race, who gets opportunities, being honest and acknowledging and learning the past so that we can move forward.
