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Chicago Defender 2025 Man of the Year: Chief Quention Curtis Appointed Fire Chief of the Village of Dolton, Stepping Boldly into His Winning Season

Chicago Defender’s 2025 Man of the Year, Quention Curtis, is in what many would call his winning season. Though he’s had many accomplishments over...

A Mother and Wife with Strength and Grace: Jennifer Theriot Leads as Sarabi in The Lion King

Jennifer Theriot, a seasoned performer in The Lion King, shares her experiences and personal insights into portraying Sarabi, the mother of Simba and wife...

Meet Angela Martin, 2025 Women of Excellence Honoree: A Journey of Faith, Media and Ministry

For Angela Martin, the email came as a shock. When her assistant forwarded the message notifying her that she had been named a 2025...

Valerie Jarrett to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Women Of Excellence Event

Valerie Jarrett (Photo Credit: Obama Foundation). Trailblazers Unite to Celebrate the Leadership and Impact of Exemplary Black Women at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on...

Keke Palmer Named Creme of Nature’s Chief Brand Officer, Honoring Black Hair Legacy in Chicago

Revlon General Chandra Coleman, Creme of Nature Co-Founder Theodore Ted Manuel and new Chief Brand Officer Keke Palmer (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback). BHM Living Legends:...

Savor the Culture: 10th Annual Chicago BLACK Restaurant Week Serves Up Flavor, Heritage and Excellence

Dishes from participating Chicago BLACK Restaurant Week eateries (Photo Credit Instagram). Black History Month is marked by many celebrations rooted in tradition, nostalgia and love.  Among...

Chicago Flips Red: Black Organization Senses Opportunity with Trump Presidency

Members of Chicago Flips Red (Photo Courtesy of Chicago Flips Red). Chicago Flips Red aims to turn Illinois into a red state, push out corrupt...

How to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy: The Top Events in the City This Holiday Weekend

While some may spend the day watching Donald Trump’s second inauguration or simply taking it easy, countless others across Chicagoland will gather to honor...

Sunday Brunch: A Refuge for Black Women’s Resilience After the Trump Election

Photo Credit: Getty Images What began as a lighthearted celebration reel of Sunday brunch—a joyful tradition where Black women gather to look beautiful, share laughter...

From Chicago’s South Side to Super Bowl Stardom: Sydney Blaylock Redefines Urban Skating

From Chicago’s South Side to the Super Bowl stage, Sydney Blaylock redefines roller skating with her unique JB style, inspiring young skaters and showcasing...
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