Freedom ain’t free

The most important lesson of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability,…
01.15.18
COVER STORY: MLK Legacy: Chicago Freedom Fighters

We stand on the backs of giants so big, we often think of them as mythological figures in a faraway…
01.12.18
The Chicago Sinfonietta Honors Dr. King with Tribute Concerts

The Chicago Sinfonietta will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with two local performances featuring award nominated…
01.12.18
SAMMY: A Tribute To Sammy Davis, Jr.

The comedian, actor, dancer, singer and social activist we knew as “Mr. Wonderful” has delighted our hearts over a span…
01.04.18
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On the Scene: Chicago Urban League’s 56th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner

Photos by Worsom Robinson and Matt Gibson/The Chicago Defender
11.07.17
Chicago Urban League’s 56th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner Honors Civil Rights Advocates

The Chicago Urban League is pleased to announce its Edwin C. “Bill” Berry Civil Rights Award and Lester H. McKeever,…
10.06.17
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On the Scene: Donna and Spencer Leak, Jr. Hosts Summer-End Party

One of Chicago’s Black power couples, Donna and Spencer Leak, Jr. hosted their annual ‘summer-end’ bashes at their beautiful home…
09.13.17
Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Past Letter Reflects a Current Movement

Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Past Letter Reflects a Current Movement The dawn of the New Year is a time…
01.16.17
North Carolina Teacher Suspended For Free Speech Lesson To Learn His Fate

Lee Francis, a high school history teacher in Fayetteville, North Carolina, was suspended in September for stepping on the American…
04.11.18
E NOTES: HOLD ALDERMAN ACCOUNTABLE

       “These people make up the work force in Chicago and have found a means to manage their…
04.18.17
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