TV/Film | Chicago Defender

“Snowfall” Actress, Angela Lewis on Acting, Motherhood and More

Portia King - March 25, 2022

Actress, Angela Lewis, currently stars as Aunt Louie on FX's hit drama series, Snowfall. With season five underway, Lewis speaks on the evolution of...

“Race: Bubba Wallace” and the Future of NASCAR

Danielle Sanders - March 24, 2022

Race: Bubba Wallace is a six-episode docuseries following the life and career of Bubba Wallace, the only full-time black driver in the NASCAR cup...

Leo Abelo Perry: Small Age, Big Talent

Cabryl Breotti - March 18, 2022

Photo Credit: Cameron Jordan Leo Abelo Perry is a name to remember for years to come. Activist, actor, and honor student-athlete, Leo Abelo Perry has...

Jussie Smollett Goes Free…For Now

Danielle Sanders - March 16, 2022

Former Empire Actor, Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday evening. The actor was seen leaving Cook County jail at 8 pm with his...

The Tragedy of ‘jeen-yuhs’

Danielle Sanders - March 15, 2022

The incredible documentary presented by Chicagoan, Clarence “Coodie” Simmons, and Chike Ozah, and co-written with Chicago poet, J Ivy, “ jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’...

Jussie Smollet Headed to Jail in Hate Crime Hoax

Danielle Sanders - March 11, 2022

Former Empire Actor, Jussie Smollet was sentenced today after a 7-hour hearing for lying to police in a hate crime hoax. He was sentenced...

Jussie Smollett Files For New Trial Or New Verdict In Hate Crime Hoax Case

Black Information Network - March 2, 2022

Jussie Smollett is looking to have another day in court in the 2019 hate crime hoax case he was found guilty of orchestrating last...

Let’s Talk Excellence with Skye Marshall, Star of CBS’ ‘Good Sam’

Danielle Sanders - March 1, 2022

Chicago actress, Skye P. Marshall currently stars as cardiothoracic resident Dr. Lex Trulie alongside Sophia Bush and Jason Isaacs in “Good Sam” on CBS....

Black Stars Shine at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Site Editor - February 27, 2022

Following the week-long virtual experience, the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” winners during a special LIVE broadcast on...

Lena Waithe Announces “Rising Voices” Celebrating BIPOC Filmmakers

Danielle Sanders - February 25, 2022

Indeed, the world’s number one job site, today announced the 10 filmmaker teams selected for season two of Indeed: Rising Voices. In partnership with...