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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...

Kwanzaa in Chicago: Your 2024 Guide to Events, Performances, and Community Gatherings

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....

Chicago Defender’s Black Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local and Celebrate Black-Owned Excellence

From L-R: Gift items from Sip & Savor, The Girls Locker Room and Stoviink. As the holiday season draws near, it's the perfect opportunity to...

Redefining Thanksgiving: New Traditions in Black Households

Thanksgiving is rich in tradition, but its celebration is changing, especially in Black households. While many families continue to honor old customs, others are...

Chicago Brand EMERGE! Dominates NYFW, Paving the Way for Chicago Fashion Week 2024

Emerge! Sept 2024 - Dionne Williams, Kenya Hunt, Bethann Hardison, Fe Noel, Steve Arrington, and Raval Davis (Photo Provided).  Chicago-based brand EMERGE! took over New...

3rd Annual Clink Festival Celebrates Diversity and Empowerment in the Culinary Industry

Co-created by Joyce Dawkins and Chrishon Lampley, the Clink Festival highlighted the achievements of women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the food,...

Black Fire Brigade Honors 9/11 Heroes, Inspires Future Firefighters

At a commemorative 9/11 Bell Ringing Ceremony, the Black Fire Brigade paid tribute to the sacrifices of Black firefighters, including 12 FDNY Vulcan Society...

6th Annual Pride South Side Festival: Community, Advocacy, and Empowerment

The 6th annual Pride South Side Festival highlights the enduring legacy of the Black and Latinx LGBTQI+ community through live performances, engaging activities and...

‘Black Love Reigns Supreme’ at U of C’s Logan Center, Friday and Saturday

A scene from the theatrical production, "Black Love Reigns Supreme" (All Photos courtesy of Praize Productions, Inc.) "Quote:" We want the audience to take away from...

Entrepreneurial from Birth: Keeana Barber’s Journey to Legacy and Success

Entrepreneurship often comes to people later in life after they've explored various paths in high school, college, and beyond. But for Keeana Barber, it was...