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Michelle Williams is Set to Dazzle in ‘Death Becomes Her’ at Cadillac Palace Theatre
Michelle Williams is back where she belongs, on stage for a Broadway-bound production. Sure, she’s renowned for being a core member of a famous female R&B group. Still, Williams has made her ...
Bears’ $5 Billion Stadium Proposal, No. 1 Draft Pick Shows Team Reinventing Itself
The Chicago Bears’ $5 billion proposal for a brand new lakefront stadium, ahead of their anticipated No. 1 overall pick at tonight’s NFL Draft, marks an inflection point for a franchise reima...
How Black Sports Agents Are Making A Bigger Impact On The Business Of NFL
The lives of numerous athletes will be changed today as the NFL Draft kicks off in Detroit. Following the excitement of being selected by an NFL franchise, the players and their families will hav...
This House Currently Holds the Title for Priciest Property on the South Side
Neighborhood: Kenwood Price:$1,99 million Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 6 Beds, 4.5 baths Home is a haven where cleanliness, inspiration, and comfort tailored to your preferences abound, filled with laught...
South Suburban College Foundation Hosts ‘Hollywood Awards’ Gala for Deserving Students
The South Suburban College Foundation hosts its annual “Hollywood Awards: A Black & White Affair, A Night of Dreams, Success, and Scholarships,” on Saturday, April 27 at 5 p.m. at the Odyssey...
Black and Unhoused in Chicago: How Housing Segregation Fueled a Homegrown Crisis
Almost seven out of 10 homeless persons in the city of Chicago are Black. They are either living under someone else’s roof, temporarily staying at a shelter or living on the streets. However,...
United Negro College Fund and FM Omni-Channel Radio Station Partner To Hold First Radio-Thon, April 25
The United Negro College Fund was founded on April 25, 1944. In celebration of the 80th anniversary this year, the First UNCF Omni-Channel Radio-Thon, a 24-hour event to raise money for college...
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Launches New Comprehensive Financial Education Program
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin recently announced that the City Treasurer’s Office has teamed up with Chase Bank, the Chicago Urban League, and TransUnion to create the Money Matters Ins...
Legacy of Inequitable Housing Access: How a Black Family’s Story Echoes Today’s Fight
A Chicago Defender article from 1946 that chronicles the Hemmons family becoming unhoused. This is Part Three of the Chicago Defender’s series Black and Unhoused: How Segregation Fueled a Homeg...
Chicago’s Enduring Legacy of the Black and Unhoused
This is Part Two of the Chicago Defender’s series Black and Unhoused: How Segregation Fueled a Homegrown Crisis, which is part of the “Healing Illinois” initiative. Demetrius France, 55, ...