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Chicago Defender Recognizes Yvette Pittman as a 2026 Women of Excellence Nominee

Nicole Joseph - March 2, 2026

The Chicago Defender proudly recognizes Yvette Pittman as a nominee for the 2026 Women of Excellence Awards & Induction Ceremony, and for good reason. Pittman,...

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Women of Excellence 2026 Spotlight: Amber N. Kirk – Harvey on Legacy, Leadership, and Disruption

Marshelle Sanders - February 2, 2026

Meet Amber N. Kirk Harvey, a 2026 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Award and Induction honoree. For Amber, recognition is communal, historical, and deeply intentional. As...

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