The Chicago Defender proudly recognizes Yvette Pittman as a nominee for the 2026 Women of Excellence Awards & Induction Ceremony, and for good reason.
Pittman,...
The Illinois State Museum in Springfield is currently featuring an inspiring new exhibit celebrating the remarkable artistic journey of Sylvia Fedrick, a Chicago-born recording...
The Chicago Defender’s 2026 Women of Excellence list has officially been released, highlighting phenomenal women who are making a meaningful difference in their personal,...
Meet Bishop Shirley Coleman, a 2026 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards and Induction honoree.
Bishop Coleman is the founder of Wholistic Alliance Corporation, and her life’s...
Meet Crystal I. Davis, a 2026 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards and Induction honoree.
Davis is a Senior Program Manager at Walker-Miller Energy Services, where she...
Chicago Defender Announces 2026 Women of Excellence Awards Honorees
CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Defender proudly announces the 2026 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards &...
Meet Amber N. Kirk Harvey, a 2026 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Award and Induction honoree.
For Amber, recognition is communal, historical, and deeply intentional. As...
Congratulations! You have been chosen as one of the Chicago Defender Women of Excellence 2026 Honorees!
The Chicago Defender celebrates local African-American women who inspire...
