Events Archives

Same Vibe. Different Location. The Silver Room Block Party Returns

Danielle Sanders - July 11, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Silver Room Block Party returns this weekend, July 16th and 17th. Now in its...

IHeartMedia Chicago Presents “Brilliantly Black Business Awards”

Site Editor - June 21, 2022

iHeartMedia Chicago’s 107.5 WGCI, Chicago's #1 for Hip-Hop R&B; V103, Today's R&B and Throwbacks; Inspiration 1390, Music of Power & Praise; 93.9 LITE FM, Relaxing Favorites, ROCK 95 FIVE Chicago’s Rock...

Dearborn Realist Board Hosts Real Estate Careers Info Session at Malcolm X

Site Editor - June 14, 2022

Thursday, June 16 from 12 pm - 6 pm, the Dearborn Realtist Board(DRB), Chicago’s African-American real estate trade association is taking part in the...

Hyde Park SummerFest Co-Founder, Jonathan Swain Talks about this Year’s Festival

Danielle Sanders - June 8, 2022

The Hyde Park Summerfest (formerly “Hyde Park Brew Fest”) returns this weekend at a new and bigger location. Located at the Midway Plaisance at...

CHICAGO DEFENDER HONORS 2022 MEN OF EXCELLENCE

Danielle Sanders - June 8, 2022

This year’s Induction Ceremony Honors Exemplary Black Men in the Chicagoland Community at the Tinley Park Convention Center on June 17, 2022. Each year, the...

Announcement: Chicago Defender 2022 Men of Excellence Honorees

Site Editor - June 8, 2022

Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Awards Nominations Open

Danielle Sanders - February 18, 2022

Each year, the Chicago Defender takes great pride in recognizing African American men in our community who inspire others through excellence, vision, leadership, exceptional...

Hyde Park Summer Fest Returns in June

Danielle Sanders - February 14, 2022

Hyde Park Summer Fest returns in June after being canceled for the past two years due to COVID-19. Summer Fest will be held on...

Black Women’s Expo Expands Market to Detroit and Atlanta

Site Editor - February 2, 2022

The Chicago-born BWe NEXT (Black Women's Expo) is headed your way as announced by Founder and Executive Producer Merry Green via Facebook Live. Green...

Miami Gardens Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Annual 2022 Music Festival

Sherri Kolade - January 20, 2022

Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) has announced the highly-anticipated 2022 lineup for the 15th anniversary of the popular jazz and R&B music festival held...