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Dwayne Ashley Talks the Art of Fundraising with Mark Hayes

Dwayne Ashley is renowned for his bold, strategic thinking and wise counsel in philanthropy. He is a successful entrepreneur in the course of his...

Coffee and Conversation with Illinois 1st Congressional District Candidate, Jahmal Cole

Congressional candidate for the Illinois 1st District, Jahmal Cole is a nationally recognized community activist and founder of “My Block My Hood My City”....

One on One with 1st Congressional District Candidate Steve Dejoie

Candidate for the Illinois 1st Congressional District, Steve Dejoie, believes his experience as a banking professional and entrepreneur makes him the best candidate for...

One on One with 1st District Congressional Candidate, Charise Williams

Congressional Candidate for the Illinois 1st District, Charise Williams has collaborated with community organizations throughout Chicago and Cook County to increase economic development through...

Let’s Talk Excellence: Small Business and Entrepreneurship with Vintrendi Wines

What happens when the age-old tradition of wine-making meets modern taste buds? Vintrendi Wines are born. The winemakers at Vintrendi aim to create wines...

Nike Celebrates 50 Years as Champions of Athlete and Sport through new “Seen It All” Anthem

Over the past 50 years, Nike has been a champion for athletes and sports. With their 50th anniversary, the brand looks to the past...

Racism and the Impact on the Mental Health of Black Men

The conversation surrounding mental health in the Black community has increased over the years with the increased number of police-related killings, the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Math Books Rejected for “Indoctrinating Students” in Florida

In April 2022, the Florida Department of Education rejected 41% of new math books citing references to Critical Race Theory (CRT) among the reasons....

Let’s Talk Excellence: Motherhood

In honor of Mother's Day, the Chicago Defender spoke with Women of Excellence honorees, Shaunna Davis-Hayes and Nikki Hayes about motherhood and the special...

“I Said what I Said” Podcast Addresses Issues in Black Community from Male Perspective

Herb Howard and Toussaint (Tou) Werner discuss relevant topics impacting Black people from an unapologetically Black male perspective with their podcast, “I Said what...
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