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Joe Turner’s Come And Gone: A Cultural Gem Plays At The Goodman

A scene from August Wilson's "Joe Turner’s Come And Gone" (Credit Liz Lauren). The stage is set for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and resilience...

Excelleaf: Dekalb Black-Owned Dispensary Promotes Social Equity, Empowerment

Crystal, Maria, Brian and Nakia of Excelleaf (Credit: Excelleaf). In a significant step towards promoting social equity and community well-being, DeKalb welcomes Excelleaf, a groundbreaking...

Black and Unhoused in Chicago: How Housing Segregation Fueled a Homegrown Crisis

Almost seven out of 10 homeless persons in the city of Chicago are Black. They are either living under someone else's roof, temporarily staying...

Chicago’s Enduring Legacy of the Black and Unhoused

This is Part Two of the Chicago Defender’s series Black and Unhoused: How Segregation Fueled a Homegrown Crisis, which is part of the “Healing...

Black and Unhoused: How Black Chicago’s Fight for Affordable Housing Echoes Through Generations

This collage details how Black segregation from the past has fueled the homegrown crises of Black homelessness and affordable housing scarcity (Credit: Christa Carter-Williams). This...

EXPO CHICAGO Unveils Exciting Lineup for Eleventh Edition

EXPO CHICAGO, one of the most anticipated art events of the year, has announced its core programming lineup for the eleventh edition, which will...

Flyover: Chicago’s Newest Immersive Attraction Promises a Sky-High Journey

Photo: Flyover immersive experience now at Navy Pier (Credit: Pursuit). Chicago, get ready to soar to new heights! Expected to be a major tourism hub,...

Chicago Defender: The News Stories that Defined Chicago in 2023, Part 1

Black excellence. Black history. Black issues. From our purview, those themes characterized 2023. It was our great pleasure to profile the best and brightest from...

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