TV/Film | Chicago Defender

LaToya Wright, Contributing Writer - July 30, 2020

After being snubbed at the 69th Emmys, Insecure star Issa Rae told Variety during a red-carpet interview, “I’m rooting for everybody Black." Three years...

Film Review: Ella Fitzgerald-Just One of Those Things

Okema Gunn, Contributing Writer - July 29, 2020

The documentary opens with Ella Fitzgerald singing a classic called “Fly Me To the Moon.” Ella's life's work appears to be a big part...

Yara Shahidi Inks Deal with ABC Studios.

Danielle Sanders - July 28, 2020

Yara Shahidi best known for playing Zoe Johnson on the hit shows Blackish and Grownish can add another title to her growing resume…BOSS. Shahidi...

Oprah returns to TV with a New Talk Show

Danielle Sanders - July 28, 2020

Oprah Winfrey is known for bringing people together to discuss relevant topics and hot button issues. Yesterday evening, the media mogul took to social...

Netflix’s “The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion” Highlights Black Women Pioneers in Hip Hop Fashion

Racquel Coral, Contributing Writer - July 26, 2020

After having premiered at the Tribeca Film festival in 2019 and winning several awards, "The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion," made its Netflix debut,...

Michael B. Jordan And Color of Change Teams Up For #ChangeHollywood Initiative

Ali Bouldin, Contributing Writer - July 25, 2020

As social justice protests and calls for equality sweeps across the country, actor and producer, Michael B. Jordan, has partnered with the nation's largest...

Say Hello to Peacock!

Site Editor - July 17, 2020

(NewsUSA) - What is Peacock? Peacock is a new streaming service from NBCUniversal, launching July 15th. The only streamer to offer a free, premium tier...

A Conversation with Actor, Comedian, Deon Cole

Danielle Sanders - July 5, 2020

Chicago Born, Actor and Comedian, Deon Cole, speaks with Chosen Few Festival Official Blogger and Chicago Defender Contributing Writer, Danielle Sanders about his Chicago...

Black-Owned Drive-in Theater Offers an Old School Solution for Fun While Social Distancing, plus a Chicago Defender Exclusive

Kimberly Durden, Contributing Writer - June 30, 2020

Big screen? Loud Sounds? Outdoors? Family & Friends Packed in One Car? Popular Movies? Double Features? Date Night? Concessions? Did you instantly think of...

ABC 7 CHICAGO PRESENTS SECOND IN A SERIES OF VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS: DO YOU HEAR ME? A DISCUSSION ABOUT RACE

Site Editor - June 11, 2020

ABC 7 CHICAGO PRESENTS: DO YOU HEAR ME? A DISCUSSION ABOUT RACE, is the second installment in a series of virtual town halls Thursday,...