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DOJ sues Georgia for restrictive voting law to suppress Black participation

Roz Edward - June 25, 2021

The U.S. Department of Justice announced it is taking definitive action and is suing the State of Georgia over the controversial voting restrictions laws...

CPS CEO, Janice Jackson Resigns.

Danielle Sanders - May 3, 2021

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO, Janice Jackson announced her resignation today. In a letter to CPS families she said, “It’s time to pass the...

DMX Dead at 50

Roz Edward - April 9, 2021

Earl Simmons, professionally known as “DMX,” died earlier today after being removed from life support at a White Plains, NY hospital. The legendary rapper had...

House Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill

Danielle Sanders - March 10, 2021

More stimulus checks are on the way. Today the US House passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. As one of his campaign...

No Charges for Officers Involved in the Shooting of Jacob Blake

Danielle Sanders - January 5, 2021

Rusten Sheskey, the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back will not be charged. The Kenosha District Attorney, Michael Graveley said...

Chicago Defender endorses Joe Biden for President 2020

Roz Edward - October 23, 2020

There are more than seven million reasons to vote for former Vice President Joe Biden to be the 46th President of the United States. Number...

Joe Biden: I have the great opportunity to announce I pick Kamala Harris for VP

Roz Edward - August 11, 2020

Joe Biden ‘I have the great opportunity to announce I pick Kamala Harris’ for VP! With the Democratic national convention less than one week away...

Black Live Matters Files Lawsuit against the Federal Government, CPD and the Fraternal Order of Police

Paula Shelton, Contributing Writer - July 23, 2020

A crowd of over 100 Black Lives Matter supporters gathered today in Federal Plaza to announce the filing of a lawsuit against the federal...

14 People Shot While Attending Southside Funeral

Paula Shelton, Contributing Writer - July 21, 2020

At around 6:30 pm Tuesday, 14 people attending the funeral of a young man who was shot last week were shot themselves in an...

Black-Owned Drive-in Theater Offers an Old School Solution for Fun While Social Distancing, plus a Chicago Defender Exclusive

Kimberly Durden, Contributing Writer - June 30, 2020

Big screen? Loud Sounds? Outdoors? Family & Friends Packed in One Car? Popular Movies? Double Features? Date Night? Concessions? Did you instantly think of...