Hermene Hartman

Join me, Eric Thomas, and Wanda Wright for a fundraiser in support of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress Illinois 2nd District 📅 February 13, 2026 🕓 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 Pearl’s Place Restaurant | 3901 S. Michigan Ave RSVP hhartman@indigo.com | $100 donation

We proudly endorse LaShawn Ford for Congress in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District. LaShawn Ford brings to this race the steady hand of experience and the heart of a public servant who listens. He is a champion of the people. Read more... bit.ly/3M3v1Ea #vote

Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District has an opportunity to choose experience, intellect, and a proven commitment to public service and aggressive leadership. Jesse Jackson Jr. deserves our endorsement. Read more… ndigo.com/2026/01/20/end…

This is an excerpt of a speech by a bright young man, Bradley Holt, delivering Dr. King’s powerful I’ve Been to the Mountaintop message with clarity, courage, and heart. #mlk #drking #martinlutherking #speech

Is a run for the presidency next for Rahm Emanuel? This week on N’digo Studio, I sat down with Rahm Emanuel asked the question on everyone’s mind: Will he run for President? Watch N’Digo Studio on NBC 5 — Saturday at 1 AM (after Saturday Night Live)

I’m back on the radio! New Show Alert! Tune in TODAY at 5:50 pm (CT) on Omni Channel Radio for my new segment Thinking Out Loud. Can’t wait to connect in the airwaves. Listen live: omnichannelradio.com

The city’s finest Black chefs and restaurant owners across Chicago. ✨ Chef Xavier Vance — Southern Chicago ✨ Chef Emani Roberts — Brulee ✨ Tiffany Abram — Soul Food Lounge ✨ Chef Royce — Soul Prime Chicago Watch N’Digo Studio on NBC 5 — Saturday, 1 AM

Catch the conversation wherever you are. Watch N’Digo Studio on YouTube anytime: @ndigostudio" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@ndigostudio Listen to the podcast every Sunday at 12 PM: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ndi… Tune in to Channel 25 — Mondays at 8 PM, Wednesdays at 5:30 PM, and Saturdays at 11 AM

I had to share my outfit for tonight’s episode. Do you like it? Watch N’Digo Studio tonight and come hang out with me on YouTube too. Catch the episode on NBC 5 at 1 AM (right after Saturday Night Live) or watch the full Season 7 on YouTube @ndigostudio" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@ndigostudio

You can now watch N’Digo Studio on YouTube — Season 7 is LIVE! Subscribe for new episodes every week: @ndigostudio" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@ndigostudio Watch the full conversation on YouTube and on NBC 5 Saturday • 1 AM (right after Saturday Night Live)

My media career started at CBS as the producer of Common Ground hosted by Warner Saunders. I worked with Bill Kurtis. Little did I know I was beginning a new career. Watch N’Digo Studio NBC 5 — Saturday, 1 AM (right after Saturday Night Live)

Journalist Bill Kurtis joins us on the next episode of N’Digo Studio with his new memoir Whirlwind, and the conversation is powerful. Watch N’Digo Studio NBC 5 — Saturday, 1 AM (right after Saturday Night Live)

Season 7 of N’Digo Studio is LIVE on YouTube! Catch the latest episode or binge-watch any you’ve missed. New interviews drop every week! Subscribe now so you never miss a moment: @ndigostudio" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@ndigostudio

Attorney Victor Henderson joins the N’Digo Studio conversation and answers a bold question: Should we change the name of Black History Month? Listen to the full podcast for the full discussion streaming now on Apple, Spotify & iHeart. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ndi…

Who’s teaching our children and what stories are they hearing Representation matters. This week on N’Digo Studio, we dive into how Black educators, leaders, and advocates are shaping classrooms. Watch N’Digo Studio NBC 5 — Saturday, 1:00 AM (after Saturday Night Live)

What can we do to stop Erasurer in our museums? Whose stories get told and whose are left out? Join us for the next episode of N’Digo Studio as we dive into this powerful conversation. Watch Saturday at 1:00 AM on NBC 5 (right after Saturday Night Live)

Who gets to decide what history is remembered and what is erased? This week on N’Digo Studio, we dive into a powerful two-part discussion on Erasurer from museums to classrooms. Watch N’Digo Studio Saturday 1:00 AM on NBC 5 (Right after Saturday Night Live)

Here’s a video of me sharing a tip on entrepreneurship and relationships from the BMO Black Women’s Business Summit. I had the pleasure of moderating a powerful panel of Black businesswomen at BMO headquarters an inspiring night for women entrepreneurs.

The Obama Presidential Center is opening in 2026 and more great things are coming near it on the South Side. Urban Market Exchange will follow shortly after, creating new opportunities for local artists. Watch N’digo Studio tonight on NBC 5 1:00 AM after Saturday Night Live

Sharing the Joy of Growing Up on the South Side. Artist and visionary Dana Todd Pope opens up about why she paints children. Her artwork is absolutely amazing. Watch the full episode NBC 5 • Saturday at 1:00 AM (after Saturday Night Live)