We were also excited to welcome Chicago native, comedian, actor, writer and producer Lil Rel Howery to the Aspire Center! Lil Rel grew up on Chicago’s West Side and has built an impressive career in television, film and comedy.

Morris was recently featured in Austin Weekly News in an article highlighting the Aspire Center, the history of the former Robert Emmet Elementary School, and the importance of preserving and reinvesting in community assets.