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Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention and Illinois’ Unique Place in Civil Rights History

Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks after accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention, United...

WATCH: Marc Morial Reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Historic DNC Appearance & VP Kamala Harris’ Impact

In a powerful and reflective conversation, Chicago Defender Managing Editor Tacuma Roeback interviewed National Urban League President Marc H. Morial during the Democratic National...

NAACP to Return to Chicago for 2026 National Convention in Historic Reunion

NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson at the Haven Entertainment Center in Bronzeville (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback). Thirty years ago, the 85th Annual NAACP Convention...

Rainbow PUSH Hosts 58th Annual Convention: ‘The People’s Agenda 2024’

The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is set to host its 58th Annual International Convention, "The People's Agenda 2024," from Thursday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug....

COLUMN: ‘Walzing to Victory,’ Why I’m Betting on the Harris-Walz Ticket

V.P. nominee Tim Walz with Kouri Marshall (Photo Provided). Earlier this month, Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris announced the selection of her running mate:...

COLUMN: The Heartbreak of Injustice, Remembering Sonya Massey

On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother known for her boundless love, was brutally taken from us. Her life was extinguished in an act of violence that defies understanding—shot in the face by an Illinois police officer. The details of her death are gruesome: a bullet entered her left eye and exited through her neck killing Ms. Massey. This was not just an act of violence; it was a stark reminder of an ongoing and unforgivable injustice of innocent African Americans murdered by police.

Kamala Harris Calls for Reforms After Sonya Massey Shooting

The deputy who fatally shot Massey (pictured), 36, in Springfield, Illinois, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder (Photo Credit: Fair Use).  This article was originally...

COLUMN: The Harris Effect

What would a Kamala Harris Presidency look like?

Bodycam Footage Released in Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey

Sonya Massey's last words were, "Okay, I'm sorry."  But they weren't enough to stop an Illinois sheriff's deputy from firing his gun at her three...

COLUMN: President Kamala Harris is For the People

As President Biden steps aside for the 2024 Democratic nomination, Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as his chosen successor. Kouri Marshall explains why she...

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