Judge Joy Virginia Cunningham is a trailblazer, breaking barriers as the first African-American woman from Cook County to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court.
Justice...
The Ladies of Throttle Legendz Motorcycle Club in Chicago is an all-female motorcycle club (Photo Credit: Teisha "Isis" Carter).
Women have a long and rich...
by Gwen McKinney
It was May 1, 1964, and celebrated playwright Lorraine Hansberry, addressing a group of teenage national essay winners, extolled the power of Blackness:
“I...
By Rashad Alexander
There's always that important birthday present everyone has received that they will never forget. On his Nov. 28 birthday this past year,...
Welcome to an exclusive holiday shopping guide tailored for the fabulous residents of Chicago!
This curated collection celebrates the rich diversity and entrepreneurial spirit within...
Credit: Illustration by Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier via Zee Clarke
by Joseph Williams
It’s something we do from our first moments of life until the moment we die. We...
For Mother’s Day weekend, the Chicago Defender shares stories of dynamic Black women thriving in their careers and providing loving guidance for their families.
by...
Guy Johnson, the son of acclaimed writer, scholar, poet, and activist Maya Angelou, passed away Wednesday (February 16) at the age of 77.
The family...
