“August 20, 1619, 20 Africans arrived in Point Comfort, Virginia on a Dutch ship.” This is the opening line from Ted Williams III’s acclaimed “1619: The...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The truth is, crime is out of control in this country, especially in too many of our cities. While many choose to turn...
This Father’s Day Weekend, the Chicago Defender profiled three outstanding dads securing a legacy for their families and lending a helping hand to their communities. We...
For Father’s Day weekend, the Chicago Defender highlights distinguished Black men from our city who are outstanding dads. How’s this for an early lesson on entrepreneurship...
For Father’s Day weekend, the Chicago Defender highlights distinguished Black men from our city who are outstanding dads. Ross Mac is the epitome of homegrown. This...
Photo: Getty Images The two Democratic lawmakers who were expelled from the Tennessee House over gun violence protests won their primary elections on Thursday (June 15),...
After months of anticipation and wonder, the Hyde Park Summer Fest is finally here this weekend. Along the picturesque Midway Plaisance, thousands, literally thousands, of souls...
Photo: Getty Images Join the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Citizenship Education Fund, and PUSH Excel for its annual international convention. From July 15-19, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition (RPC) — an international human...
Photo: Getty Images Former President Barack Obama believes Americans are “rightly skeptical” of GOP presidential candidate Tim Scott’s optimistic tone on race relations. In a recent...
SciCheck Digest Human coronaviruses first identified in the 1960s cause common colds. But a viral video misrepresents early research on common coronaviruses...
DeWayne Booker wanted a different kind of relationship with his son than the one he had with his father. So a few years ago, DeWayne enrolled...
Shining the light on the ever-increasing crime of seller fraud, deed fraud, and seller impersonation Imagine sitting at home or working at the office, minding your...
ABOVE: Former United States President Donald Trump arrives for his arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 04, 2023 in New York City. With the indictment,...
ABOVE: Senator Tim Scott on “The View” I woke up a few days ago expecting, almost hoping, that my day would be sufficiently uneventful so as...
When serving as then-President Donald Trump’s attorney in 2018, Rudy Giuliani was a guest on the Sunday morning show Meet the Press. During the interview with...
Today, there are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 400,000 here in Texas. As the size of the U.S. population age 65 and...
Did you know that mental health is more than the presence or absence of mental conditions? Did you know that mental health is a central part...
ABOVE: Aretha Franklin Berry Gordy June is Black Music Month and many of the most notable cultural hitmakers are being recognized for their timeless contributions. Listed...
ABOVE: (top left) Anthony Hall, (top right) Kai Hicks, (bottom left) Jennie P, (bottom right) Matthew Hartnett & The Gumbo Allstars Houston First Corporation is proud...
This is a weekly 4-part homebuying educational series designed to connect, educate and prepare D.C. residents on purchasing …
Thao seeks to boost crime reduction and hire a new chief. By Ken Epstein The City of Oakland’s leadership is seeking to beef up police presence...
By Chuck Finnie Celebrated annually on June 19, Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day, is an observance of the effective end of slavery...
