Chicago, Illinois/Toronto, On – Chaz Ebert is an author, the CEO of Ebert Digital LLC, publisher of the pre-eminent movie review site RogerEbert.com, legal adviser, TV and movie producer at Ebert Productions. For twenty-four years, she shared a life with Pulitzer Prize-winner Roger Ebert and continues projects that align with their core values and beliefs.  Ebert’s new book, “It’s Time to Give a FECK”  Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness, takes readers on an awakening journey.  The author shares how acting in the name of these four fundamental human values has guided not only herself but others to uplift and prevail through adverse circumstances.  Backed by extensive research, insightful historical accounts, and powerful modern narratives, this timely, inspirational read is a roadmap for bridging the gap between people in the age of division.  The passion and spirit of Chaz Ebert is evident and ignites each page as it gently guides readers to a place of peace.

“I believe that in the name of forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and kindness, the four FECK Principles can “elevate our humanity, unite strangers in the name of love, and help us find hope in even the most horrifying circumstances.”  Chaz Ebert

Chaz is excited to join forces with Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) Gallery for “It’s Time to Give a FECK” Book Celebration 

*Join Chaz Ebert in conversation with Karen Carter of Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND)

DATE: September 9, 2025

TIME: 5:00PM

Location: Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) Gallery Pop-up – 401 Richmond Street W Suite 128, Toronto Ontario
ABOUT:  The event will be taking place within BAND’s exhibition Launch & Grow, a fundraising exhibition to support BAND’s capital campaign to complete our renovations at 19 Brock Ave, a home for Black art in Toronto.

Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) Gallery is a Toronto-based registered charity.   Founded in 2010, by Karen Carter, Director, Museums and Heritage Services at City of Toronto, Dr. Julie Crooks, Curator, Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora at the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario), Maxine Bailey, Executive Director of the CFC (Canadian Film Center) and Karen Tyrell, Communication Specialist-Film & Television.  BAND is committed to supporting, documenting, and exhibiting the contributions of Black artists from Canada and beyond.  BAND offers mentorship, exhibitions, live performances, and meaningful public dialogues to engage and inspire communities. https://www.bandgallery.com/laumch-grow-a-fundraising-exchibition

 ORDER THE BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Time-Give-FECK-Forgiveness

Chaz will also attend the Toronto International Film Festival presenting the “Ebert Director’ Award with Cameron Bailey (Chief Executive Officer of TIFF and the Toronto International Film Festival) to Academy Award–winning Mexican-born filmmaker Guillermo del Toro at the annual Tribute Awards Gala.

 Later this year Ebert will announce The inaugural “FECK” Awards and the submission details.   The “FECK” Awards are inspired by the values of Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness (FECK).  The call for submissions is for individuals that embody these principles in their lives.  Submissions will be open to both US & Canadian residents.  The “FECK” Awards will take place April 4, 2026, in Chicago.

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