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The unemployment rate decreased in all twelve metro areas for the year ending May 2025, according to data released today by...
In an exclusive interview with The Chicago Defender's Monique Roberson (L), singer and philanthropist Terisa Griffin (R) shares the soulful inspiration behind her new...
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The African Festival of the Arts is officially back.
After a one-year hiatus, organizers posted on social media that...
Black women don’t just save the culture — they are the culture (Photo Credit: Dwayne Joe/Unsplash).
By ReShonda Tate
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Chicago’s Field Museum made history on Juneteenth 2025 with its first African fashion show, blending cultural pride, bold design, and community celebration during...
Let’s be honest—many people say they want to be successful, financially secure, or debt-free. But their lifestyle tells a different story. They want the...
Dee Swan, founder of Chicago’s Black Swan Barber Lounge, turned a childhood spark into a thriving business and mentorship hub (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders).
With...
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by JULIAN MICHAEL CALDWELL, NY AMSTERDAM NEWS
Readers are transported to the bustling Black community of 1930s Black Bottom...
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The year is 2025, and something has shifted in the air, something dense and dizzying.
The stars and stripes still flutter...
