August 27th, 2024
J. Pharoah Doss: Cherry-picking James Baldwin on his centennial
The prolific black writer James Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924, and would have turned 100 at the beginning of this month. Numerous publications commemorated Baldwin’s centennial and literary achievements. Baldwin died in 1987. By the turn of the century, literary enthusiasts held Baldwin in high regard, but the general public knew little about … Continued
August 26th, 2024
Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention and Illinois’ Unique Place in Civil Rights History
Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks after accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention, United Center, in Chicago (Photo Credit: Kit Karzen/Harris for President). By Ben Jealous The modern civil rights movement hit a new peak last week in Illinois. It marked the movement coming full … Continued
August 25th, 2024
WATCH: Marc Morial Reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Historic DNC Appearance & VP Kamala Harris’ Impact
In a powerful and reflective conversation, Chicago Defender Managing Editor Tacuma Roeback interviewed National Urban League President Marc H. Morial during the Democratic National Convention to discuss the significance of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presence and the energy of the event. As Morial shared his thoughts on sharing the stage with Rev. Jackson during the convention’s … Continued
August 25th, 2024
Kamala Harris’s Time Has Come
Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come, and this week Kamala Harris proved that her time had come (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons). By Keith Boykin This article was originally published on Word In Black. “Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the … Continued
August 24th, 2024
WATCH: April Ryan Reflects on Covering Historic Moments from Obama to Harris
Chicago Defender Managing Editor Tacuma Roeback caught up with veteran White House correspondent April Ryan at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Ryan takes us behind the scenes of history in the making. From covering President Obama’s game-changing years to now following Vice President Kamala Harris’ trailblazing path, she shares what it’s like to witness these … Continued
Bishop William J. Barber II Shares His Thoughts About What He'd Like to See at The 2024 DNC
