Election 2016 | The Chicago Defender

Here Is Why You Must Vote In Your State & Local Elections

What’s happening in state capitols, city halls, and school boards have more of a direct effect on our daily lives…

02.02.17

Obama Administration Orders Probe Into Russia Election Hack Charges

Lisa Monaco, Homeland Security and counterterrorism adviser, on Friday announced the Obama administration's investigation of Russia's involvement in hacking the…

12.09.16

People Of Color Race To Buy Guns Amid Fear Of Trump Presidency

Many are apprehensive of the future amid rising hate crimes reported since early November.

11.28.16

Oprah Winfrey Responds To Backlash Over Recent Trump Comments

Understandably many Americans are still highly emotional over the presidential election of Donald Trump and that means that statements from…

11.15.16

Anyone Other Than Trump: Chris Rock Announces His 2020 Presidential Bid

Honestly, at this point all we can do is laugh to stop from crying.

11.12.16

The First Day In Donald Trump’s America

The day after Tuesday's election, a seemingly record number of racial incidents were captured by social media users.

11.11.16

The Unapologetic Aftermath

Donald Trump wins, but we will never lose.

11.10.16

NEWS ROUNDUP: President Obama Invites Trump To White House…AND MORE

Obama invited president-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Thursday to talk about a “smooth transition of power."

11.09.16

Chance the Rapper Leads Young Voters To the Polls Making History

Chance the Rapper Leads Young Voters to the Polls By: Mary L. Datcher/Senior Staff Writer On the eve of the…

11.08.16

UPDATE: Chance the Rapper Leads Young Chicago Voters To The Polls

REVISED: LOCATION CHANGE With one day to go before Americans will vote in our next U.S. President, Chance the Rapper…

11.07.16