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August 22nd, 2024
Night three of the Democratic National Convention continued push the message of moving to the future instead of dwelling in the past. Several key political figures and celebrities took center stage at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21. Oprah, who lived in Chicago during the height of her popular talk show, made a … Continued
August 22nd, 2024
Chicago Defender Managing Editor Tacuma Roeback caught up with the influential Bishop William J. Barber II during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In this insightful interview, Bishop Barber, a renowned minister, social activist, and professor at Yale Divinity School, shares why he’s in Chicago and discusses his ongoing fight for social justice through … Continued
August 21st, 2024
In America, sometimes it takes a Black woman to be courageous for us all. From Harriet Tubman to Fannie Lou Hamer, Black women have stood at the forefront of justice, saying what needed to be said and doing what needed to be done at times when it mattered most. Former First Lady Michelle Obama followed … Continued
August 21st, 2024
Former First Lady Michelle Obama introduced her husband, former President Barack Obama, to an energetic crowd still charged from her empowering speech, where she passionately urged everyone to “do something” about this pivotal election. As anticipation grew for Barack Obama’s address, the Obamas shared a warm embrace, with Michelle passing the baton to her partner … Continued
August 21st, 2024
Michelle Obama stepped onto the stage, Tuesday evening during the second night of the Democratic National Convention, her presence as commanding as ever, as if the whole world had been holding its breath just to hear what she had to say. A packed arena in Chicago greeted her with thunderous applause, but the energy in … Continued
