CHICAGO DEFENDER — Father Michael Pfleger, the Senior Pastor of The Faith Community of Saint Sabina, has chosen to combine both. In a brief interview, he...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As we deal with some of the most challenging times in modern history, it is important that we understand the significance of the...
THE CHICAGO DEFENDER — Harold’s ’83 Honey Ale will be available at Haymarket Pub & Brewery. Haymarket offers a variety of innovative house ales and lagers,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — As a school that repeatedly claims to “honor diversity,” Lab must address its own problems with racism and intolerance. If our vision as...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — While many startups and small businesses struggle with building customer loyalty, Black-owned businesses must work even harder because of negative stereotypes. One common misconception...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Illinois is sandwiched between two active seismic zones: the New Madrid Seismic Zone and the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone. Earthquakes can occur at anytime,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in America announces BankBlack X, a nationwide plan to close the racial wealth gap. The goal of...
CHIGACO DEFENDER — EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes will host the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Right on time for the Fall school season, children’s hair care line Natural Bunch Kids has tapped the niece of acclaimed, Grammy Award...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Hebru Brantley is known for his narrative art work, with a nod to reclaiming history. The local artist has created exhibitions for local...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Following the sudden death of its chairman, Greg Hinton, the Board of Directors of the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) elected publishing and...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — To celebrate the many innovators who have been supported over the past five years, the Polsky Center will host a special entrepreneurship showcase...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant impact for the city of Chicago, with the 2018 race contributing a record-breaking...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The National Association of Realtors today announced Dale Taylor as one of five winners chosen for its 2019 Good Neighbor Award. For 19 years,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — De La Salle Institute recently received a grant of $163,360 from the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation to provide financial assistance through the Multi-Student...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced expanded eligibility and affordability for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), taking...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The modern man is becoming more aware of his hygiene, body image, and self-grooming! According to ongoing statistics, the market size of the male...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The State of Illinois is seeking support for recovery efforts in northern Illinois following flash flooding in Cook and Will counties. On June 26,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Back by popular demand, STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will take over Paramount Theatre for a three-night, five-show smack down, Friday-Sunday, April 10-12,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Chairman Carrie Zalewski today announced the release of a Citizen’s Guide on the ICC website to help the public...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Founded by Samara Rivers, Black Bourbon Society is a tiered membership organization that bridges the gap between the spirits industry and African American...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Co-founder and President of Freedom’s Journal Institute for the Study of Faith and Public Policy; as well as former member of the African American...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — In an effort to address the gross disparity facing mothers of color, especially African American mothers, the MOMMA’s Act would expand access to culturally...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — National Preparedness Month is recognized each September as a way to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — As part of its ongoing efforts to promote customer courtesy, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that it is offering, for the first...