Jay-Z got candid about his thoughts on the Recording Academy during his acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys.
On Sunday (February 4), Jay-Z received the Dr. Dre...
Oscar-nominated actor Aunjanae Ellis-Taylor carries Magnolia, Mississippi, with her everywhere.
That Southern Mississippi town with a population of less than 2000 was the fertile ground...
For media pioneer Hermene Hartman, Black History Month is about sharing real stories about African-American life that don't get talked about as often but...
February is the month we celebrate African American culture.
Whether it's art exhibitions, lectures and panel discussions, musical performances or community celebrations, there are plenty...
About three hundred seats were filled in the Harold Washington Library on Monday evening for a Black History Month pre-kick-off with Southside Chicago native,...
Andre 3000, the legendary, virtuosic rapper who represents one-half of the Hip-hop group OutKast, is bringing his flute to Chicago to perform for four...
Black people in our city are doing remarkable things and living extraordinary lives.
In 2023, Chicago Defender writers profiled real Chicagoans who have distinguished themselves...
