May 2026 Edition
On May 5, 1905, the legendary Chicago Defender was born from vision, courage, purpose and an unwavering commitment to telling our stories unapologetically.
One hundred...
The healthcare apparel brand takes over Chicago's Illinois Medical District and Old Town with a tongue-in-cheek "Anti-Pizza-Party Pizza Party" May 6-12.
FIGS, the healthcare apparel...
Photo Credit: John Konstantaras / The Associated Press
Marshelle SanderDuring the 2026 Women’s History Month, Chicago took time to honor the women whose brilliance, courage,...
Photo Credits: Goodman Press (Goodman)
For Tiffany Renee Johnson, returning to Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is more than revisiting a role; it is a journey of self-discovery...
Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of Better Brothers LA
Dr. Keith Green, was honored with the Bayard Rustin Advocacy Award at the 12th Annual Truth Awards, held...
Photo Credit: Northwestern Medicine
Faith leaders, medical professionals, and community advocates gathered on Chicago’s South Side for a timely and urgent dialogue on health equity,...
CHICAGO, IL – Memorial services for Warren Cooper, founder of the nation's first wholly Black-owned forensic drug testing laboratory and the first African American...
