Syleena Johnson (Photo Provided).
Given her accomplishments, longevity and gifts, there is ample evidence to declare Syleena Johnson as “one of one,” a rarity, a...
Christina Anthony (Photo Courtesy of Broadway In Chicago)
When actress, comedian and writer Christina Anthony hits the CIBC Theatre stage, it will truly be one...
For the third year, the Superintendents’ Commission for the Study of Demographics and Diversity (SCSDD) and UNCF, the United Negro College Fund, are joining...
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia, yet awareness and early intervention remain low (Photo Credit Aalok Soni/baseimage).
BHM Our Voices: Viewpoints on...
From Chicago’s South Side to the Super Bowl stage, Sydney Blaylock redefines roller skating with her unique JB style, inspiring young skaters and showcasing...
Senior Account Manager
The Chicago Defender
Job Overview
The Chicago Defender, a historic and influential digital publication serving the African American community, is seeking a dynamic and...
Judge Joy Virginia Cunningham is a trailblazer, breaking barriers as the first African-American woman from Cook County to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court.
Justice...
Earlier this week, actor Mr. Richard Roundtree died from pancreatic cancer at 81. We reflect on Mr. Roundtree's legacy by highlighting a 1971 Chicago...
