White and Black activists worked strategically in parallel in Detroit 50 years ago, fighting for civil rights

December 8, 2024

By: The Conversation

Trump’s next HUD secretary would have a lot to do to address the history of racist housing policy – and Trump’s own comments and history suggest that’s unlikely

November 29, 2024

By: The Conversation

Quincy Jones mastered the art of arrangement, transforming simple tunes into epic soundscapes

November 9, 2024

By: The Conversation

Stevie Wonder’s Ghanaian citizenship reflects long-standing links between African Americans and the continent

June 5, 2024

By: The Conversation

A century ago, a Black-owned team ruled basketball − today, no Black majority owners remain

November 4, 2023

By: The Conversation

Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson made a suggestion during the 1963 March on Washington − and it changed a good speech to a majestic sermon on an American dream

August 27, 2023

By: The Conversation

Globetrotting Black nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrell revolutionized early childhood education and illuminated ‘hidden hunger’

March 15, 2023

By: The Conversation

New Year, New You: Become a healthier you in the New Year

January 9, 2020

By: Shera Strange, Contributing Writer

Nursing Home Workers Demand ‘Decent Wages’

April 28, 2017

By: chicagodefender

Chicago Blacks Most Pessimistic About Housing Market, Study Finds

June 16, 2016

By: Kai EL' Zabar