Black History|News Archives

Christmas in the Wards Brings Hope to Englewood Amid SNAP Benefit Pause

Nicole Joseph - November 3, 2025

There was Christmas in the Wards at the Go Green Community Fresh Market in Englewood on Saturday, November 1 — and the spirit of...

Route to Opportunity: How Chicago’s Transit System Is Redefining Access

Marshelle Sanders - October 15, 2025

As cities across the country deal with widening income gaps and cultural disparities, one persistent issue is that where you live has a profound...

Common Ground Foundation Marks 25 Years of Impact, Raising $1.5 Million to Continue Empowering Chicago’s Youth – Building a Stronger Legacy of Impact

Site Editor - October 14, 2025

Many gathered far and wide for an unforgettable night of celebration, appreciation, and reminiscence in honor of the Common Ground Foundation's 25th Anniversary Gala,...

Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry Hosts Chicago’s Largest Men’s & Family Health Fair

Site Editor - October 10, 2025

(Chicago, IL) Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, 3rd District and Chairman of the Cook County Health and Hospitals Committee, proudly partnered with Cook County...

Chance The Rapper Gets Real: Faith, Family, and Finding Himself Again on Mama, I Made It!

Site Editor - October 8, 2025

Chance The Rapper sits down with Mama, I Made It! host Samantha Chatman for a conversation that'll keep you at the edge of your...

Matteson Mayor To Become The First African American Woman To Head The Illinois Municipal League

Site Editor - September 12, 2025

(Chicago, IL) – The Illinois Municipal League is announcing the appointment of Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin as its next President of the popular statewide...

Black Music Month Celebrates Terisa Griffin’s ‘More Than a Woman’ is More Than an Album—It’s Her Truth in Vinyl

rebuild - June 29, 2025

In an exclusive interview with The Chicago Defender's Monique Roberson (L), singer and philanthropist Terisa Griffin (R) shares the soulful inspiration behind her new...

Lem’s Bar-B-Q Receives James Beard ‘American Classic’ Honor, Monday Night

The Chicago Defender - June 17, 2025

Lem’s Bar-B-Q, the South Side restaurant known for its rib tips and hot links, officially collected one of the highest honors in the culinary...

Chicago Defender Marks 120 Years as a Voice for Black America

The Chicago Defender - May 5, 2025

A Chicago Defender typesetter, Chicago Defender Founder Robert Sengstacke Abbott and legendary Defender Journalist Ethel Payne (Public Domain, Library of Congress). Today, May 5, is...

‘Spend in the Black’ Was Just the Beginning: Event Sparks Bold Vision for Black Economic Power

Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor - April 20, 2025

Ald. Jason Ervin, State Rep. Kim DuBuclet, Cook County Commissioner Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Ald. William Hall, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Pastor...