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Virtual Rally Tonight with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Common, Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms and more to Encourage People to Vote

By: Staff Editor

Pritzker Administration Grants $94 Million in Funding to Businesses and Communities Across Illinois

By: Staff Editor

Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Beale Join Amazon To Launch Its First Delivery Station In Key INVEST South/West Neighborhood Of Pullman.

By: Staff Editor

New Grant Program Assists Businesses Affected by Civil Unrest

By: Danielle Sanders

Jack and Jill of America Elects New President

By: Danielle Sanders

Chicago Fashion Designer, Stevie Edwards, Reveals His History Making Ad in Vogue Magazine

By: Danielle Sanders

The Chicago Marathon may be Cancelled, but the Spirit of the Marathon is not.

By: Kia Smith, Contributing Writer

Chicago meets New York Fashion Week- A Talk With Emerge! Fashion Show Creator and Producer Dionne Williams

By: Kelly Washington, Contributing Writer

Exclusive: Black Ink Crew Star Ryan Henry and His Family on Domestic Violence

By: Danielle Sanders

Documentary “Smoke: Marijuana and Black America” debuts on BET

By: Danielle Sanders

Academy Award-Winning Actress Viola Davis and Tony Award-Winning Director George Wolfe Discuss Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

By: Danielle Sanders

Hulu Gives a Whole New Meaning to “Bad Hair”

By: Danielle Sanders

Election 2020: Eric Wallace, Republican Candidate, Illinois State Senate 40th District

By: Paula Shelton, Contributing Writer

Election 2020: Mary Flowers, Illinois House of Representatives 31st District.

By: Paula Shelton, Contributing Writer

Election 2020: The Race For Cook County State’s Attorney

By: Danielle Sanders

“Nobody has done more for the Black community than Donald Trump … with the exception of Abraham Lincoln” and other tall tales from the last Presidential Debate.

By: Danielle Sanders

“SeeSay 2020” Aims to Protect Voters Rights this Election

By: Danielle Sanders

TIDAL and Elect Justice Team Up for National Vote Early Day

By: Danielle Sanders

Chicago Defender endorses Joe Biden for President 2020

By: Roz Edward

“Nobody has done more for the Black community than Donald Trump … with the exception of Abraham Lincoln” and other tall tales from the last Presidential Debate.

By: Danielle Sanders

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Here’s a Thought: Participate in Chicago Ideas Week 2020, October 26-29

October 26, 2020

By: Kimberly Durden, Contributing Writer

#MOBEMondays Addresses the Transformative State of Black Newspapers and Advertising

The Chicago Football Classic to Kick-Off Virtual HBCU Week October 20th-24th.

Virtual Rally Tonight with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Common, Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms and more to Encourage People to Vote

State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Region 3 on November 1, 2020

Pritzker Administration Grants $94 Million in Funding to Businesses and Communities Across Illinois

Exclusive: Black Ink Crew Star Ryan Henry and His Family on Domestic Violence

Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Beale Join Amazon To Launch Its First Delivery Station In Key INVEST South/West Neighborhood Of Pullman.

Virtual Rally Tonight with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Common, Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms and more to Encourage People to Vote

State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Region 3 on November 1, 2020

Pritzker Administration Grants $94 Million in Funding to Businesses and Communities Across Illinois

Exclusive: Black Ink Crew Star Ryan Henry and His Family on Domestic Violence

Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Beale Join Amazon To Launch Its First Delivery Station In Key INVEST South/West Neighborhood Of Pullman.

City

Virtual Rally Tonight with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Common, Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms and more to Encourage People to Vote

Pritzker Administration Grants $94 Million in Funding to Businesses and Communities Across Illinois

Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Beale Join Amazon To Launch Its First Delivery Station In Key INVEST South/West Neighborhood Of Pullman.

New Grant Program Assists Businesses Affected by Civil Unrest

Lifestyle

Jack and Jill of America Elects New President

Chicago Fashion Designer, Stevie Edwards, Reveals His History Making Ad in Vogue Magazine

The Chicago Marathon may be Cancelled, but the Spirit of the Marathon is not.

Chicago meets New York Fashion Week- A Talk With Emerge! Fashion Show Creator and Producer Dionne Williams

Entertainment

Exclusive: Black Ink Crew Star Ryan Henry and His Family on Domestic Violence

Documentary “Smoke: Marijuana and Black America” debuts on BET

Academy Award-Winning Actress Viola Davis and Tony Award-Winning Director George Wolfe Discuss Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Hulu Gives a Whole New Meaning to “Bad Hair”

Politics

Election 2020: Eric Wallace, Republican Candidate, Illinois State Senate 40th District

Election 2020: Mary Flowers, Illinois House of Representatives 31st District.

Election 2020: The Race For Cook County State’s Attorney

“Nobody has done more for the Black community than Donald Trump … with the exception of Abraham Lincoln” and other tall tales from the last Presidential Debate.

Nation

“SeeSay 2020” Aims to Protect Voters Rights this Election

TIDAL and Elect Justice Team Up for National Vote Early Day

Chicago Defender endorses Joe Biden for President 2020

“Nobody has done more for the Black community than Donald Trump … with the exception of Abraham Lincoln” and other tall tales from the last Presidential Debate.

Virtual Rally Tonight with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Common, Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms and more to Encourage People to Vote

State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Region 3 on November 1, 2020

Pritzker Administration Grants $94 Million in Funding to Businesses and Communities Across Illinois

Exclusive: Black Ink Crew Star Ryan Henry and His Family on Domestic Violence

Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Beale Join Amazon To Launch Its First Delivery Station In Key INVEST South/West Neighborhood Of Pullman.

Virtual Rally Tonight with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Common, Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms and more to Encourage People to Vote

State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Region 3 on November 1, 2020

Pritzker Administration Grants $94 Million in Funding to Businesses and Communities Across Illinois

Exclusive: Black Ink Crew Star Ryan Henry and His Family on Domestic Violence

Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Beale Join Amazon To Launch Its First Delivery Station In Key INVEST South/West Neighborhood Of Pullman.

City

Virtual Rally Tonight with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Common, Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms and more to Encourage People to Vote

Pritzker Administration Grants $94 Million in Funding to Businesses and Communities Across Illinois

Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Beale Join Amazon To Launch Its First Delivery Station In Key INVEST South/West Neighborhood Of Pullman.

New Grant Program Assists Businesses Affected by Civil Unrest

Lifestyle

Jack and Jill of America Elects New President

Chicago Fashion Designer, Stevie Edwards, Reveals His History Making Ad in Vogue Magazine

The Chicago Marathon may be Cancelled, but the Spirit of the Marathon is not.

Chicago meets New York Fashion Week- A Talk With Emerge! Fashion Show Creator and Producer Dionne Williams

Entertainment

Exclusive: Black Ink Crew Star Ryan Henry and His Family on Domestic Violence

Documentary “Smoke: Marijuana and Black America” debuts on BET

Academy Award-Winning Actress Viola Davis and Tony Award-Winning Director George Wolfe Discuss Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Hulu Gives a Whole New Meaning to “Bad Hair”

Politics

Election 2020: Eric Wallace, Republican Candidate, Illinois State Senate 40th District

Election 2020: Mary Flowers, Illinois House of Representatives 31st District.

Election 2020: The Race For Cook County State’s Attorney

“Nobody has done more for the Black community than Donald Trump … with the exception of Abraham Lincoln” and other tall tales from the last Presidential Debate.

Nation

“SeeSay 2020” Aims to Protect Voters Rights this Election

TIDAL and Elect Justice Team Up for National Vote Early Day

Chicago Defender endorses Joe Biden for President 2020

“Nobody has done more for the Black community than Donald Trump … with the exception of Abraham Lincoln” and other tall tales from the last Presidential Debate.

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