Monique Wingard
Black Girls CODE Chicago: Building Leaders, Bridging the Gap
Much has been said about the lack of diversity in tech, particularly when it comes to Blacks and women. Black Girls Code launched in...
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Monique Wingard
Nov 29, 2016
#GivingTuesday is the New Black
I skipped Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But I spent #GivingTuesday celebrating social entrepreneurship with uBack! #thatssoWiSTEM At the...
Monique Wingard
Jul 16, 2016
Black Girls Can Fly!
Black Girls (Can) Fly! is a play about a ten-year-old girl from Chicago named Bessie Mae. Drive-by shootings, school closings, and Black...
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Monique Wingard
Jun 9, 2016
[VIDEO] WiSTEM Founder Feature: ELU
Meet Christina Marshall-Valdez, a dynamic speaker, marketing professional, and founder of Elu – an online, made-to-measure apparel brand...
Monique Wingard
Mar 17, 2016
Welcome to Chicago! #BGCChi2016
This campus is beautiful! Can’t wait to come back tomorrow for the first Black Girls Code – Chicago workshop! Follow the hashtag online...
Monique Wingard
Mar 13, 2016
Election 2016: Get (Ballot) Ready
Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Missouri! Do you know where to go? Find out: Find out via: ballotready.org #Election2016 #BallotReady...
Monique Wingard
Feb 28, 2016
Chicago Discover Engineers Week
The Chicago Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers hosted a day-long event today for students ranging in age from 5 to 17....
Monique Wingard
Sep 5, 2015
#QOTD: Marva Collins
I could never be a 100% tablet/iPad/laptop person. There’s just nothing like pulling back the page of a new or favorite book! A guy...
Monique Wingard
Feb 28, 2015
Party With a Purpose
I had the privilege of meeting FM SUPREME almost a year ago at Trinity United Church of Christ. On this particular evening, I was serving...
Monique Wingard
Feb 21, 2015
Charlene Carruthers | BYP 100
With every tragedy and injustice against black youth, one group has maintained a strong presence on the frontlines and in large numbers...
Monique Wingard
Feb 14, 2015
Who is Christian Mitchell?
A graduate of the University of Chicago, Bronzeville resident and lifelong Chicagoan, Christian Mitchell began his political career as a...
Monique Wingard
Feb 7, 2015
Authentically & Awesomely Luvvie
If you are a regular on social media, it would be hard to miss the signature comedic touch Ms. Luvvie Ajaya puts on everything she...
Monique Wingard
Feb 1, 2015
Be Inspired: Jackie Robinson West Little League
Usually, parades on Michigan Avenue are reserved for Super Bowl Champions, the World Series or maybe even the NBA championships. But the...
Monique Wingard
Jan 15, 2015
A Response to Kendrick Lamar on Ferguson
“I wish somebody would look in our neighborhood knowing that it’s already a situation, mentally, where it’s f–ked up. What happened to...
Monique Wingard
Jun 23, 2014
A10: Hyde Park
I’ve heard and read so many great things. Today I had to experience it for myself. I have walked by this restaurant so many times...
Monique Wingard
Jun 21, 2014
61st Street Farmers Market
:: Chorizo & Potatoes w Rice & Black Beans Sooo good… But also very spicy – that part is totally my fault. Ask which salsa is mild or hot...
Monique Wingard
Jun 21, 2014
Walk to End Hunger
I went to Soldier Field on Saturday for The 29th Annual Walk to End Hunger so intent on making that a day to be alone – to serve, yes....
Monique Wingard
Jun 12, 2014
I Love My Buckeyes But…
Dare I say… If I could turn back the clock, this is where I would have been for either Undergrad or Grad School. The next best thing...
Monique Wingard
May 24, 2014
Soldier Field 10-Mile
I Was out for my morning run and stumbled on the Soldier Field 10-Mile Run… Below is a recap of the race from Emily, a Chicago runner and...
Monique Wingard
May 10, 2014
#BringBackOurGirls
Mother’s Day Weekend March to raise awareness about the #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS movement. The South Side of Chicago on 71st and Sangamon....
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