The Quiet Table with Mr. Hood

Pull Up a Chair…
Join the Conversation.

Have a story worth telling, work that serves the culture, or a conversation our community needs to hear?

Artists, creatives, community organizations, foundations, entrepreneurs and listeners can apply for an interview or propose a project to share at the table.

Apply for a seat at the table

Every application is reviewed. A seat is never automatic.

Real stories. Honest conversation. A purpose for every seat.

What the table represents

Come with a story.
Come with purpose.

The Quiet Table is a Black-centered, Chicago-rooted space for honest conversation about culture, community, creativity, relationships, healing, accountability and faith.

We welcome different experiences and thoughtful disagreement. Guests must respect the dignity of the people and communities we speak about.

This platform will not be used to demean the culture, exploit someone’s pain, promote hatred or deliberately harm the people UJP exists to serve.

Promotions must have a meaningful connection to the conversation and our audience. Applying is not a purchase of airtime or a promise of endorsement.

Tell us your story

Share who you are, what you represent and what you want to bring to the table.

UJP reviews the fit

Mr. Hood considers the topic, purpose, audience relevance and alignment with the show’s values.

We reach out if selected

UJP will contact you to discuss the conversation and next steps. Please wait for confirmation before announcing a guest spot.

Guest consideration

Your seat starts
with your story.

Complete the application below. Help us understand what you would bring to The Quiet Table.

Questions? UrbanJusticeProductions@yahoo.com

All fields are required unless marked optional.

Your nameEmail addressWho are you applying as?Artist, organization or foundation you represent (optional)

What are you requesting?Proposed conversation topicTell us who you are and what you doInclude your story, work, and connection to the topic. Up to 2,000 characters.How does your story or project serve the culture and fit The Quiet Table?What could listeners learn, reflect on, or take action on? Up to 2,000 characters.What would you like to promote? (optional)Tell us about the release, event, initiative or service and why it belongs in this conversation. Up to 2,000 characters.Website, portfolio or social profile link (optional)

Before you submitI agree to a respectful, honest conversation that honors people’s dignity and the culture. I will not use this platform to promote hatred, exploitation, harassment or deliberate harm.I understand that Mr. Hood and UJP review every request. Submitting does not guarantee an interview, endorsement or promotion, and UJP may decline a request that does not fit the show.

Your application is shared with UJP for guest consideration and follow-up. Your contact details and answers are not posted publicly. Please leave out private information about other people.

Come with a story.Come with purpose.

Tell us your story

UJP reviews the fit

We reach out if selected

Come with a story.
Come with purpose.