While others in the media struggled with adjusting to state-mandated quarantines, shut inside in their homes trying to figure out how to produce their segments remotely,...
2020 NNPA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS — “We have COVID, we have anti-Black, we have the very tenuous economy and we have the climate catastrophe,” said Dr....
CHICAGO DEFENDER — For CPS employees like myself who work with Preschool children ages 3-5, how are we supposed to ensure they maintain 6 feet from...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The curfew comes as a result of escalated violence seen after peaceful protests that took place in downtown Chicago. Mayor Lightfoot expressed her...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The people that live here are resilient. We are fighters. If you’re from here, then you know, even when everyone counts us out,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Wednesday, May 6 at 1PM ET, four publishers from across the country, including Bobby Henry of Florida’s Westside Gazette, Sonny Messiah Jiles...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Some parents establish daily routines for themselves and their kids that include allowing children to sleep in and ensuring they are doing schoolwork...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Father Michael Pfleger, the Senior Pastor of The Faith Community of Saint Sabina, has chosen to combine both. In a brief interview, he...
THE CHICAGO DEFENDER — Harold’s ’83 Honey Ale will be available at Haymarket Pub & Brewery. Haymarket offers a variety of innovative house ales and lagers,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — As a school that repeatedly claims to “honor diversity,” Lab must address its own problems with racism and intolerance. If our vision as...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — While many startups and small businesses struggle with building customer loyalty, Black-owned businesses must work even harder because of negative stereotypes. One common misconception...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Illinois is sandwiched between two active seismic zones: the New Madrid Seismic Zone and the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone. Earthquakes can occur at anytime,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in America announces BankBlack X, a nationwide plan to close the racial wealth gap. The goal of...
CHIGACO DEFENDER — EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes will host the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Right on time for the Fall school season, children’s hair care line Natural Bunch Kids has tapped the niece of acclaimed, Grammy Award...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Hebru Brantley is known for his narrative art work, with a nod to reclaiming history. The local artist has created exhibitions for local...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Following the sudden death of its chairman, Greg Hinton, the Board of Directors of the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) elected publishing and...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — To celebrate the many innovators who have been supported over the past five years, the Polsky Center will host a special entrepreneurship showcase...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant impact for the city of Chicago, with the 2018 race contributing a record-breaking...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The National Association of Realtors today announced Dale Taylor as one of five winners chosen for its 2019 Good Neighbor Award. For 19 years,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — De La Salle Institute recently received a grant of $163,360 from the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation to provide financial assistance through the Multi-Student...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced expanded eligibility and affordability for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), taking...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The modern man is becoming more aware of his hygiene, body image, and self-grooming! According to ongoing statistics, the market size of the male...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The State of Illinois is seeking support for recovery efforts in northern Illinois following flash flooding in Cook and Will counties. On June 26,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Back by popular demand, STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will take over Paramount Theatre for a three-night, five-show smack down, Friday-Sunday, April 10-12,...
