Aris Singleton (Photo Provided).
Chicago’s own Aris Singleton, the CEO of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin) and a 2024 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence honoree,...
From L-R: Caleb Williams, Common and Angel Reese (Photo Credit: Jeremy Allen, Tacuma Roeback and Wikimedia Commons).
In Part Two of the Chicago Defender’s year...
A weekend of tributes honors Derrick Rose’s legacy with a jersey retirement, a city proclamation, and heartfelt moments at his alma mater. The pride...
Fans braved the cold to experience Derrick Rose’s heartfelt pop-up, “Rose’s Flower Shop,” in downtown Chicago (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders).
On a chilly Thursday at...
Under the direction of Artistic Director William Gill, Executive Director Joseph Pindelski, and Co-Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Joel Hall, Joel Hall Dancers &...
Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African-American culture, heritage, and unity, takes place annually from December 26 to January 1. Created in 1966 by Dr....
Three families recently moved into these homes in Roseland just before Christmas, marking the start of a bold initiative to rebuild Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods...
From cherished childhood memories to leading an iconic Chicago bakery, Stephanie Hart of Brown Sugar Bakery shares her journey of preserving traditions, fostering community,...
