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To Catch a Fish: A Repetitive Occurrence of Injustice

Timeline Theatre World Premiere TO CATCH A FISH By Brett Neveu Directed by: Ron OJ Parson April 25 – July 1, 2018   Fishing is a great sport for many. And all great...

Chicago Defender Charities helps pass the baton to a younger generation

When youth full of intensity and momentum join forces with leaders who are full of experience and wisdom, the results can be powerful and...

Aeriel Williams of Showtime’s “The Chi” Weighs In On The “Jordan vs Lebron” Debate

CHICAGO -- When it comes to sports debates these days, there’s one question that never fails to get under Chicagoans' skin. Jordan or Lebron? For us,...

Lynn Whitfield: Passion and Purpose

The entertainment world has been blessed with some phenomenal talent throughout the decades, but as many cross over the threshold of fame, very few...

Chicago Defender Year in Review: In Memoriam

With breaking news comes the loss of some recognizable names both locally and nationally who have graced our headlines over time. In every area...

“I Am Not Your Negro” Premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens January 15

One of the most acclaimed films of the year, a box office hit and a nominee for the Academy Award for Best Documentary, “I Am Not Your Negro” premieres on Independent Lens Monday, January 15, 2018, 10:00-11:30 PM ET (check local listings) on PBS. In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent […]

12 Voices: Enjoy the Moment And Keep Moving Forward By EM Evans

There’s nothing like the sound of construction, cursing and car horns in the morning. While trucks sat double parked and pedestrians frantically crossed from...

"Queen Sugar" star Rutina Wesley is ENGAGED!

Looks like Ralph Angel ain’t the only one getting married, Y'all! Recently, Rutina Wesley, who stars as Nova Bordelon on Queen Sugar, has been posting...

CHADWICK BOSEMAN ON HIS BLACK PANTHER ACCENT CHOICE: WAKANDA HASN’T BEEN TAINTED BY COLONIALISM

While the entire Black American community waits patiently for the release of Black Panther next Febuarary, star Chadwick Boseman (42, Get Up) spoke with...

LUPITA N’YONGO: ‘WHAT HARVEY WEINSTEIN DID TO ME’

If you’ve been following the accusations that have been coming forward by a number of women (over 30 so far) against Hollywood producer Harvey...
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