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Chicago Defender 2025 Man of the Year: Chief Quention Curtis Appointed Fire Chief of the Village of Dolton, Stepping Boldly into His Winning Season

Chicago Defender’s 2025 Man of the Year, Quention Curtis, is in what many would call his winning season. Though he’s had many accomplishments over...

Meet Farley “Jackmaster” Funk: 2024 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Honoree

Farley "Jackmaster" Funk is an influential pioneer in the history of house music in Chicago. He was a prominent DJ and producer during the...

Meet Nwabueze Phil-Ebosie: 2024 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Honoree

In his nearly two-decade tenure at ComEd, Nwabueze Phil-Ebosie, also known as Eze, has become a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the field...

Meet Michael A. Nance: A 2023 Men of Excellence Honoree

Michael A. Nance makes transformative investments in underserved communities in Chicago and beyond. He also supports promising businesses and entrepreneurs.  Yellow Banana, the majority black-owned...

Meet Brian A. Flippin: A 2023 Men of Excellence Honoree

Brian Flippin made good on two promises to his late father a few years ago. "Take care of my mom for him. And then put...

House Speaker to Host Juneteenth Celebration

House Speaker “Emanuel” Chris Welch plans to bring the community together with the first annual Juneteenth and Father’s Day Celebration. The Speaker is inviting...

CHICAGO DEFENDER HONORS 2022 MEN OF EXCELLENCE

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...
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