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    Dionne Warwick and Jackie Taylor: 40 Years of the Black Ensemble Theater
    The Chicago Defender had a chance to sit down recently with Grammy Award singer and music legend Dionne Warwick, who was in town to prepare…
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    The State of Emergency Town Hall Meeting at The Black Women’s Expo 2016
    The Chicago Defender, WVON 1690-AM and The Chicago Urban League Presents “A State of Emergency” Town Hall Meeting @ The Black Women’s Expo SATURDAY, APRIL…
    CTU Rally Unites Thousands: Signs of the Times
    Reforming Chicago Police Starts With…

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    WORLD NEWS

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    Chicago Police Misconduct Records – Urgent Update!
    Chicago Police Misconduct Records – Urgent Update! By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer State Representative La Shawn Ford’s, HB6266 to save the Chicago Police…
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    U.S. Government Takes A Bite Out Of Apple
    Department of Justice Hacks iPhone By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer The US government has dropped it suit against the giant tech company Apple…
    Capital Hill And White House On Lockdown After Shooting
    PHOTOS: Brussels Terrorist Attacks

    ENTERTAINMENT

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    BW Expo to host Chicago Med’s S. Epatha Merkerson and ABC’s Sunny Hostin
    Black Women’s Expo to host Chicago Med’s                                    …
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    BABERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT
    BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT Enter to win passes to see BABERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT once it hits theaters April 15th! Click the link for a…
    ‘Atlanta Exes’ Monyetta Shaw says it hurts to see Ne-Yo and Crystal Renay happy
    Pastor Troy presented ‘ATL Legend Award’ at BMI Urban Showcase

    POLITICS

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    The State of Emergency Town Hall Meeting at The Black Women’s Expo 2016
    The Chicago Defender, WVON 1690-AM and The Chicago Urban League Presents “A State of Emergency” Town Hall Meeting @ The Black Women’s Expo SATURDAY, APRIL…
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    CTU Rally Unites Thousands: Signs of the Times
      An overwhelming display of organizational manpower was in effect around the city on Friday, April 1 when the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) executed a…

    BUSINESS

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    Patricia Van Pelt’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bill Passes
     Senate Bill 2370 Passes Committee By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer Illinois State Senator, Patricia Van Pelt’s, Senate Bill 2370 just passed the Senate…
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    Pastor Chris Harris: Shining Bright For Bronzeville
    The Bronzeville community on the near South Side of Chicago has a rich and cultural history among people of color. It was the hub of…
    The State of Emergency Town Hall Meeting at The Black Women’s Expo 2016
    Not Advancing At Work? It May Be Time For A Wardrobe Upgrade

    SPORTS

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    Blair Underwood Narrates Olympic Pride, American Prejudice
    Blair Underwood Narrates Olympic Pride, American Prejudice In a time where our freedom of speech and civil liberties are challenged by the constraints of government…
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    Denver Bronco’s Take Home the Super Bowl Prize
    Denver Bronco’s Take Home the Super Bowl Prize by Kai EL’ Zabar Cam Newton began with the coin toss, “Tails,” he said and got it.…
    Is Grand Crossing Park Crossing Out The Community?
    Former Harlem Globetrotters Star Meadowlark Lemon Passes

    HEALTH

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    CTU Rally Unites Thousands: Signs of the Times
      An overwhelming display of organizational manpower was in effect around the city on Friday, April 1 when the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) executed a…
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    Insurance License Suspended Despite No Crime
    “..All this without a shred of evidence in their hearing.” By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer During the summer of 2011, Kenneth Mannie, CEO…
    Chicago Defender Endorses Rush, Davis, Kelly
    Questionable Call in City’s Workers’ Compensation Case

    EDITORS PICKS

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    BW Expo to host Chicago Med’s S. Epatha Merkerson and ABC’s Sunny Hostin
    Black Women’s Expo to host Chicago Med’s                                    …

    FEATURES

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    Last Weekend Chicago Defender Exhibit at Harold Washington Library
    Visitors to Harold Washington Library and 88 satellite libraries will have an opportunity to explore the treasured archives of the iconic Chicago Defender newspaper. Still…

    FAITH

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    Pastor Chris Harris: Shining Bright For Bronzeville
    The Bronzeville community on the near South Side of Chicago has a rich and cultural history among people of color. It was the hub of…
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    The State of Emergency Town Hall Meeting at The Black Women’s Expo 2016
    The Chicago Defender, WVON 1690-AM and The Chicago Urban League Presents “A State of Emergency” Town Hall Meeting @ The Black Women’s Expo SATURDAY, APRIL…

    FOCUS

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    Pastor Chris Harris: Shining Bright For Bronzeville
    The Bronzeville community on the near South Side of Chicago has a rich and cultural history among people of color. It was the hub of…
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    Reforming Chicago Police Starts With…
    …Saving The Misconduct Records By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer In a dizzying display of back and forth, here are the latest developments in…

    CULTURE

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    BW Expo to host Chicago Med’s S. Epatha Merkerson and ABC’s Sunny Hostin
    Black Women’s Expo to host Chicago Med’s                                    …
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    BABERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT
    BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT Enter to win passes to see BABERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT once it hits theaters April 15th! Click the link for a…

    VIEWS

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    Pastor Chris Harris: Shining Bright For Bronzeville
    The Bronzeville community on the near South Side of Chicago has a rich and cultural history among people of color. It was the hub of…
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    Reforming Chicago Police Starts With…
    …Saving The Misconduct Records By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer In a dizzying display of back and forth, here are the latest developments in…
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