Meet Nathaniel G. Booker, a 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Awards honoree and the Mayor of the Village of Maywood.
Since taking office, Mayor Booker has become known...
Meet Bryan K. Echols, a 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Awards honoree and the Deputy Director of Impact Investments and Senior Advisor in the Illinois State Treasurer's Office.
With a...
Meet Malik Kizir Zambezi, a 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Awards honoree known to many across social media as MalikShotYou.
A Chicago Fire Department firefighter and paramedic, Malik has become...
The Chicago Defender’s Men of Excellence 2026 celebration returns, honoring phenomenal men who are making extraordinary impacts in their communities, industries and beyond. Next...
Congratulations! You have been chosen as one of the Chicago Defender Men of Excellence 2026 Honorees!
The Chicago Defender celebrates local African-American men who inspire...
