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Defender Staff

Midway Vignette #47 – Slang
07.26.17
SCLC Honors Chicago PR Guru Jerry Thomas with George Curry Award

 George Curry, famously referred to as “The Dean of Black press columnists,” had his name attached to an award recognizing his…
07.26.17
Odds and Ends: Random FREE Interesting Goings-On Around Town

Tennis tips for kids from the pros, free Back to School supplies, and get rid of old documents on "Shred…
07.26.17
Bantu Fest Wants to Change Perceptions of Africa—and the South Side

Silvain Songo, 34, often opens his workshops with Chicago Public School students with a simple question: “What comes to mind…
07.26.17
A Tribute To Muddy: Music, a Mural & Mojo

  Look around Chicago and even the ’burbs, and you’ll see bluesman Muddy Waters is being recognized—and rightfully so. A…
07.26.17
Wounded Service Members Compete For More Than Medals in Warrior Games

Seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans participated in the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Chicago.
07.14.17
Icons of the Civil Rights Movement honored at PUSH Coalition Convention

Rev. Jackson hosted the Minister’s Luncheon, honoring civil rights legends Dr. Andrew Young, Jr., Rev. C.T. Vivian, Dr. Jeremiah Wright,…
07.14.17
When a Recruiter Asks, Reveal Your Salary . . . For Your Own Good

When talking to a candidate, I know who I’m dealing with after I ask the dreaded question:  “What is your…
07.12.17
FDA approves new treatment for sickle cell disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) for patients age five years and older with sickle…
07.10.17
Illinois elections board won’t provide voter information

Illinois law limits the release of voter information to political committees and government entities.
07.09.17
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