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FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Use in Adolescents 12-15.

Danielle Sanders - May 11, 2021

Today the FDA expanded authorization for the Pfizer Vaccine to include youth ages 12 through 15. The previous emergency order only approved adults 16...

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...

Coward until the End, Chauvin Invokes Fifth Amendment as Defense and Prosecution Rest

Danielle Sanders - April 15, 2021

On trial for the murder of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin invoked his Fifth Amendment right and chose not to testify. Legal analyst Laura Coates...

MLB Moves All-Star Game and Draft from Georgia.

Danielle Sanders - April 2, 2021

In response to the passing of new voting laws in Georgia, the MLB announced they are moving the organization's All-Star Game and MLB draft...

Police Officer Killed in Crash at the US Capitol.

Danielle Sanders - April 2, 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another wounded in a crash earlier this afternoon at the US Capitol. The unidentified suspect crashed his...

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...

Vernon Jordan Dies at 85 [VIDEO]

Roz Edward - March 2, 2021

Black American Hero and Civil Rights Activist Vernon Jordan Dies at 85. Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. (August 15, 1935 - March 1, 2021). Vernon Jordan...

Senior Citizens at Assisted Living Facility are without Heat as City endures Sub-Zero Temperatures.

Danielle Sanders - February 7, 2021

As Chicago deals with the arctic cold, concerned Granddaughter, Shuronda Turner, tells the Chicago Defender she is worried about her grandmother, who lives in...

Trump Commutes Kilpatrick’s Sentence, Duggan Said it Was ‘Right’

Staff Writer - January 20, 2021

In one of his last presidential acts, President Donald Trump used his presidential pardon to grant clemency to 140 federal prisoners including former mayor...

White Privilege on Full Display as Trump’s Thugs Take Over US Capitol

Danielle Sanders - January 6, 2021

Trump-Supporting Thugs took over the US Capitol building, disrupting the counting of the electoral votes to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's win. Earlier in the...