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As braided wigs continue to grow in popularity, more Black women are moving away from synthetic options and choosing human hair braided wigs...

Works by interdisciplinary artist and Columbia College Chicago School of Fashion professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc have been acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) for its permanent collection, with selected pieces...

During a season when most homes are preparing for celebration, others are quietly preparing their hearts for a different kind of holiday — one...

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...

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

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

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:...

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...

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...