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Take Your “Hats Off to Life” At Health and Wellness Summit

Site Editor - July 11, 2019

Taking caring of one’s body is becoming a major priority for people in the United States. The Dr. Ruth Joyce Colbert Barnes Foundation, in...

Philanthropy, Sneaker Culture and Black Excellence Collide at 4th Annual AGORA Sneakerball

Kiki Camille, Contributing Writer - July 3, 2019

On any given night, there are approximately 564,708 people experiencing homelessness in America. Bred out of his desire to help those less fortunate,these numbers sparked...

Real Men Celebrates 30 Years of Honoring Fathers

Lee Edwards - June 26, 2019

On a late afternoon in June with overcast skies and smooth jazz in the air, Real Men Cook Charities, Inc.welcomed hundreds of people to...

Chi-Soul Fest Bringing Live Music to Navy Pier

Meagan Horstead, Contributing Writer - June 19, 2019

The summer is almost here, and Chicago’s soul music scene is looking to make a comeback for the second year in a row. Navy Pier...

Hyde Park Brew Fest Pulls in Massive Crowd Despite Rain, Hail

Tony Ho Tran, Contributing Writer - June 14, 2019

Downtown Hyde Park exploded over the weekend with bumping music, dancing people and plenty of cold beers as the 6th annual Hyde Park Brew...

Real Men Cook: 30 Years Strong (And Counting) By Lee Edwards

Site Editor - June 14, 2019

For many in Chicago’s Black community, Father’s Day has become synonymous with Real Men Cook’s annual celebration of fathers — men who take on...

Cultural Icons Host Conversation, Raise Money

Tia Carol Jones - May 22, 2019

The Silver Room Block Party and Chosen Few DJs Picnic are two large events that are hosted on the South Side. So, what does...

50 Men of Excellence Shine at Chicago Defender’s Annual Awards Program

Pat Nabong, Contributing Writer - May 10, 2019

50 men dressed in suits and ties strutted and strode into a banquet hall in downtown Chicago as their family members clapped and whistled...

Men of Excellence 2019 – Exemplary Men to be Saluted at Defender’s 2019 Men of Excellence Awards Program

Site Editor - April 26, 2019

Men of Excellence 2019 - Exemplary Men to be Saluted at Defender’s 2019 Men of Excellence Awards Program Friday, April 26, 2019 6-9pm In today’s time, when...

Rock of Ages

Site Editor - April 26, 2019

Rock of Ages: Through April 28. James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St. For more information to see Kenya in "Rock Of Ages" purchase tickets at...