MEET YOUR UPTOWN NEIGHBOR: Artist, writer, and creative catalyst Lowell Thompson presents his new documentary, Channels Changers. See how he and a few bold AfAms broke into the all-white ad game, creating iconic campaigns for the world’s biggest brands.

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”Channels Changers tells the story of the Black advertising professionals in Chicago who started the transformation of the most powerful influences of American culture, advertising, marketing and media.

It’s the story of how “colored” folks first cracked the monolithic white walls of American communications and how that led to the full-color spectrum of creative influences that we see today. The story that Black professionals in Chicago from the late 60’s through the mid 80’ did some of the most successful work of the time has never been told… until now.

Channels Changers shines a spotlight on that work and those creators and celebrates their success. The documentary gets their most personal perspectives on the challenges they dealt with then as Black professionals; a most valuable perspective today within a business constantly seeking to increase the presence, and influence, of Black talent.” ~ Gypsy Chicago Productions

If you're curious, he might spill the story behind his Uptown’s Colored Wheel and what he’s cooking up next!!

SUNDAY MATINEE, DECEMBER 29, 2024
2:00–4:30 PM
Chicago Center for Photojournalism
1226 W Wilson Ave, Chicago

**This is a free and open-to-the-public event where we celebrate creativity, community, and powerful storytelling. It's your chance to engage with inspiring artists, hear the stories behind their work, and join in the conversation. We welcome donations to help keep these events accessible and to support both the artist and the Chicago Center for Photojournalism.