A Southern Girl with a Northern flair, is what makes ZeldaSpeaks the Community Activist she is. Her passion has taken her out of the Radio/TV studio, onto the streets of Chicago, to help the homeless. Her first film was influenced by the death of her little brother who was murdered (February 2019) by another homeless man in Chicago.

A native of the south side of Chicago, Zelda grew up in Stateway Gardens Projects. Orphaned at 9 years old, she was sent down south to live with an aunt. She was rescued by her older sister, Vivian, who brought her back to Chicago, encouraging her to go to college. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism. She became a Speaker/Trainer/Author on Health and Wellness, under the tutelage of Les Brown, The Motivator!

She went on to write several books, manuals, as well as produce a local cable Show, The Higher Learning Network TV Show. This is her first film, showcasing the inequalities/disparities in housing in the city, and the nation.