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CBC Chair inspires lawyers, explains why the CBC won't meet with Trump

Congressman Cedric Richmond of Louisiana’s 2nd District, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), keynoted the Cook County Bar Association’s (CCBA) 103rd Annual Awards...

Business Skills Learned in Illegal Activity Are Transferable to Legit Jobs

Ex-cons experience success when given an opportunity to showcase their natural talents.

Chicago Defender Welcomes New Society Columnist Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Please join the Defender in welcoming Carolyn Griffin Palmer, our new society columnist. Carolyn’s column will appear twice a month and she will report...

Raheem DeVaughn, Goapele Promote Women’s Sexual Health and Responsibility

Grammy nominated R&B recording artist Raheem DeVaughn and R&B, neo-soul artist Goapele joined forces with AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and Chicago-based South Side Help...

COMMENTARY: Our Children Deserve High Quality Teachers

I am a native Washingtonian. I still live on the same street that my parents brought me home to 50 plus years ago. I...

A Poem: Walk With Your Sons

As I stood at the “line “ A beautiful sight I did see, a young man and by his side a young shorty, around the age...

Social Media Reacts: Philando Castile Cop Acquitted

Really? Again? Feeling some kind of way about this craziness, I jumped on social media to connect with others sharing my absolute disbelief and...

Ebony statement commits to pay freelancers, but writer's union say it's not enough

Dear @EBONYMag, do you really want to make theft your business model? Just #paythewriter what you promised per contract. Simple. Done. https://t.co/vKKPHLPMYi — Cat (@emdashcat)...

Program for drug offenders gets $324,000 federal grant

A program in Cook County to help non-violent offenders with drug or alcohol problems is receiving a federal grant of more than $324,000. In a...

Ashburn and the Legacy of Racial Transition in Chicago

“In Chicago, when we do see racial change, it’s an all or nothing thing. It goes from one extreme to another,” said Alden Loury,...
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