Praize Productions: Pause and Prosper Panel

On Saturday, January 25, Praize Productions Inc., in partnership with the Newberry Library, hosted the Pause and Prosper Panel ahead of their world premiere, Complexions. The panel brought together a diverse and distinguished group of women to share stories on finding balance and rest amid the pressures of hustle culture. Panelists for this event included Stacey Davis-Gates (CTU President), Carshae Dahl (Esq./National Domestic Violence Hotline/Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago), Mariam Thiam (Obama Foundation), Latoya Cole (LCPC/Licensed Clinical Professional/Counselor), and Pinqy Ring (Artist/Advocate/Educator). Chicago Dance History Project recorded the full Panel Discussion for inclusion in our archives.