"Crossing Division Street" A Conversation with Author Rebecca Ribaudo

Malcolm X first posed this question when he asked us, who taught you to hate or be **disconnected** from who you are. In 2026, we are still fighting to define our **identity**, **personhood**, and **culture**. Who gave us the definitions, context, **history,** or information, and what needs to change for true alignment? Today's special guest is using her debut novel to add to this conversation. For this **Artist Talk**, I'm delighted to welcome Mrs. Rebecca Chamian Ribaudo, a marketing professional, writer, and **author**. Join us as we discuss her book *"Crossing Division Street*," using the history of Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing to tell a story of generational **inheritance**, **reckoning**, and **redemption**. ***Rest in Power Hassan Kariem*** ***Connect with Rebecca and buy her book:*** Website ( *Also purchase her book)* :https://www.crossingdivisionstreet.com Email: [**hello@rebeccachamianribaudo.com**](mailto:hello@rebeccachamianribaudo.com) IG: @crossingdivisionstreet Reading playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OujhUJoyL4hdj8uo71zEX?si=ih5P2O42Sim82kOXwWDQ7Q Podcast intro produced by: **Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy** Musical highlight artists: H.E.R. Social- **@hermusicofficial** **WAEV** Social- **@papiyerr** **Please Vote For Me as the next TOP HOST!!! (*Vote, revote ,share and reshare!*:** https://tophost.org/2026/andriana-hudson Please support SOUL Vibrant Podcast by: 1 .Donate to PayPal : https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac CashApp: $ACSoulVibrant 2\. Listen and Share this and other podcast episodes 3 . Contact and Connect with Me: X: @IAMLADYAC IG/Threads: @\_iamladyac Facebook: @Queenladyac Email: [soulvibrantpodcast@gmail.com](mailto:soulvibrantpodcast@gmail.com) Website: https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media #SOULVibrantpodcast #cabrinigreen #crossingdivisionstreet #author #soulvibes