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Exclusive Video: Chris Webber Talks New Memoir ‘By God’s Grace,’ Fab Five’s Impact, And Life After NBA

NBA legend Chris Webber recently released his new memoir "By God's Grace." In an exclusive interview with Real Times Media, Webber discusses the impact...

Harry Lennix Brings August Wilson’s Legacy to Life in ‘How I Learned What I Learned’

To understand the gravity, privilege and importance of a play by August Wilson about August Wilson, imagine if Shakespeare had also written about Shakespeare.  That's...

Hermene Hartman, N’DIGO Studio Present New PBS TV Series Airing Nationwide

Hermene Hartman’s 12-part series debuts today on WTTW and on PBS stations nationwide with “Jesse Jackson Matters.” Interviews with Hermene Hartman are insightful and engaging.   She...

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers

by Katie Kapurch, Texas State University and Jon Marc Smith, Texas State University Prior to the release of “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé explained that her album’s...

The Promontory Hosts Benefit Concert for Chicago Hip Hop Icon GQTHATEACHA

If Chicago Hip-hop had an ambassador, it would undoubtedly be GQTHATEACHA.  He is a historian, emcee, curator, tastemaker and connector. His taste in music is...

Illinois Players Also Strike Gold in Mega Millions, Bartlett Player Wins $1 Million

Photo: Illinois Lottery You might have already heard the news: On Tuesday night, a lucky person from New Jersey, one of the luckiest in human...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Homes Raided in Sex Trafficking Probe, Jet Found Overseas

Federal authorities searched two properties owned by music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday (March 25) as part of...

Actress Gaby Albo on Embodying Gloria Estefan in ‘On Your Feet!’ at CIBC Theatre

Photo Credit: Doug Hinebaugh If you indulged in the groovy, sumptuous pop music of the 1980s and 1990s, then you were undoubtedly touched by Gloria Estefan. She...

2024 Ravinia Festival: Star-Studded Lineup Revealed, Tickets on Sale Soon

The 2024 Ravinia Festival lineup features a who’s who of R&B, jazz and Hip-hop artists. The packed summer lineup features over 100 concerts and...

The Chicago Defender 2024 Women of Excellence Honorees

This year's Induction Ceremony Honors Exemplary Black Women in the Chicagoland Community at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on March 22, 2024. Desirée Rogers, former...
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