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TikTok Historian, Shermann Thomas, will School You in 60 Seconds.

Danielle Sanders - February 21, 2021

Give him 60 Seconds and he'll school you says, TikTok Historian, Shermann Thomas aka "Dilla". The Auburn Gresham native is teaching Chicago history on...

Local Organization, Equality Should Be Normal, Protect Women from Carjackings.

Ali Bouldin, Contributing Writer - February 19, 2021

Equality Should Be Normal (ESBN), a Chicago-based nonprofit organization provides a day of protection for women amid Chicago's surge of carjackings. According to data...

Chicago meets New York Fashion Week- A Talk With Emerge! Fashion Show Creator and Producer Dionne Williams

Kelly Washington, Contributing Writer - September 30, 2020

Chicagoan Dionne Williams is the President of D. Williams Public Relations Group, which does public relations for large brands, organizations, and personalities. Her portfolio...

Dr. Tammy Hicks, Founder of 300 Black Women, is Working to Connect Exceptional Women to their Purpose.

Chante Gamby, Contributing Writer - September 16, 2020

Dr. Tammy Hicks, founder of 300 Black Women is helping to change perspectives for good in unprecedented times. Dr. Tammy Hicks, saw a need...

The Chicago Football Classic Is More Than A Game; It An Opportunity For Chicago Black Youth To Pursue An Higher Education

Ali Bouldin, Contributing Writer - September 14, 2020

For 23-years, the city of Chicago has been the home for one of the biggest college football games in the country, the Chicago Football...

This is It: Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr. Retires

Donna Hammond, Contributing Writer - September 10, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr. recently retired after serving 24 years as the Senior Pastor of Covenant United Church of Christ in South...

UNCF Addressess the Needs of Black Students Impacted by the Pandemic

Kelly Washington, Contributing Writer - August 24, 2020

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) addresses the digital divide and how its organization meets the academic needs of underserved communities through the pandemic. ...

Defenders of the Week: Kenyatta Scott and Tammera Holmes – The Power of Local, Collaborative Black Girl Magic

Kimberly Durden, Contributing Writer - July 29, 2020

2020 has undoubtedly been a gut-wrenching year packed with blows that have affected us all in some form or fashion, and that includes our...

Defender of the Week: Pastor Chris Harris, Sr of Bright Star C.O.G.I.C. Church

Chante Gamby, Contributing Writer - May 27, 2020

In times of uncertainty, many people look to the church for supportive resources and hope. Under the direction of Pastor Chris Harris Sr, Bright...

CHICAGO DEFENDER OF THE WEEK: Entrepreneur, Mimi Paino, Owner of Divinity Luxe Beauty Bar

Tammy Gibson (SankofaTravelHer) - May 12, 2020

Going to a beauty bar is not just for beauty; you go for the ultimate experience and enjoyment. Mimi Paino has paved her own...