Choose your location
Chicago Defender
DNC Night 1: The Moments Everyone’s Still Talking About
The first day of the Democratic National Convention was filled with notable moments all in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic presidential run. On Monday (August 19), Democrats gathered to kick off their convention in Chicago. Speakers, including President Joe Biden, attacked Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s policies, legal troubles, and morality while rallying behind Harris.
Biden Passes the Torch: Harris Takes the Lead at 2024 Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO – Since Vice President Kamala Harris declared, “We did it, Joe!” after winning the 2020 election, the Biden-Harris administration has tried to implement what it believes America should represent. As the 2024 Democratic National Convention commenced at the United Center in Chicago, the event introduced the...
Sen. Raphael Warnock Gives Resounding Speech At DNC, Takes Aim At Trump And Uplifts Kamala Harris
Sen. Raphael Warnock made opening night of the Democratic National Convention feel like Sunday morning at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. The pastor and U.S. Senator served as one of the headlining speakers at the United Center in Chicago. Warnock began his speech by telling his story, the son of...
J. Pharoah Doss: Kamala Harris, Black identity, and Republican defectors
When California’s Democratic Attorney General Kamala Harris was elected to the US Senate in 2016, an Associated Press headline boasted: California’s Kamala Harris becomes the first Indian American US Senator. Harris’ mother immigrated to the United States from India in the 1950s, whereas her father was born in Jamaica. The Associated Press was aware of Harris’ mixed background but chose to focus entirely on her Indian heritage for its historical significance.
NAACP to Return to Chicago for 2026 National Convention in Historic Reunion
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson at the Haven Entertainment Center in Bronzeville (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback). Thirty years ago, the 85th Annual NAACP Convention in Chicago featured such esteemed Civil Rights figures as Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, Mamie Till Mobley and of course, the Rev. Jesse Jackson. On the...
DNC Marks a Pivotal Moment as Kamala Harris Takes the Lead
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz speaking at a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore). The Democratic National Convention starts in Chicago on Monday, but this year feels very different. After a surprising change in the Democratic...
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat: A Journey of Love, Friendship and Unbreakable Bonds
Sanaa Lathan, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Uzo Aduba in The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (Photo Credit: IMDb). From a New York Times bestselling book to a captivating film starring Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Sanaa Lathan, The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat is a powerful story that promises to encourage, inspire, and entertain.
Can VP Harris Win Over Skeptical Black Men Voters?
This article was originally published on Word In Black. In Georgia four years ago, Stacey Abrams was well positioned to make history as the first Black woman in the U.S. to ever occupy a governor’s mansion. Running neck-and-neck with Gov. Brian Kemp, a white Republican, heading into election day, Abrams had the Black vote largely behind her, and many believed it would power her to victory.
Memoire Skincare: A Mother-Daughter Duo Empowering Beauty and Black Women
Allison Perkins-Caldwell, alongside her daughter Autumn, have crafted a cruelty-free skincare line that combines holistic wellness with innovative science (Photo Courtesy of Memoire Skincare). At the heart of Memoire Skincare lies a commitment to revolutionizing the anti-aging and skin rejuvenation approach. With a focus on holistic wellness and ethical beauty,...
Trump Is Losing It
Trump finds himself forced to pay in advance for his campaign rallies after leaving a trail of unpaid bills across the country (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore). This article was originally published on Word In Black. “Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the...
Prescription for Change: Promoting Health Equity on Chicago’s South Side
As a surgeon practicing on the South Side, I often have to consider social factors that have little to do with diseases that can lead to surgical complications. When patients leave the hospital, do they have a safe home situation to go back to? Can they afford their medication? Do they need help with their care?
‘Supermarket Redlining’: Why Black Families Pay More for Food
Black consumers are feeling more pain at the grocery store checkout line — and experts say it isn’t by accident (Photo Credit: kate_sept2004, Getty Images Signature). This article was originally published on Word In Black. Overview:. A combination of factors result in Black communities, on average, having less...
White Woman Who Fatally Shot Black Neighbor Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
Susan Lorincz, the 60-year-old Florida woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens, has been found guilty of manslaughter. On Friday (August 16), an all-white, six-person jury found Lorincz guilty of manslaughter in the June 2023 shooting of Owens, per the Associated Press. Lorincz shot Owens...
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Secures Millions in Funding for Local Communities
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller announced recently that she has secured funding to help improve our local communities. Earlier this Summer, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding through the Invest in Cook Grant Program, Community Development Block Grant Program (CBDG), the Emergency Solution Grant Program, and the HOME Investments Partnerships Program to help further increase access to housing, expand employment opportunities, spur business growth and development, enhance infrastructure, and restore our community by supporting local nonprofits serving those in need.
Crest and Oral-B Partner with Walgreens to Provide Free Dental Screenings in Chicago
In a bid to bridge the gap in dental care access, Crest and Oral-B have joined forces with Walgreens and mobile dentistry clinic KARE to offer free dental screenings for children and families in Chicago. The initiative, part of the #ClosingAmericasSmileGap campaign, aims to bring essential oral health services to...
58th Rainbow PUSH Convention Focuses on Voting, Legacy and Education
The 58th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Convention began on a rainy Thursday (Aug. 15), kicking off a weeklong event that runs through Aug. 22. The convention coincides with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as the city will be buzzing with activity. Hosted at Rainbow PUSH headquarters, the convention will feature a diverse agenda, with daily discussions and events to engage and inspire attendees.
Judge Orders Teen Girl To Wear Jail Clothes, Handcuffs During Field Trip
A Detroit judge is facing backlash after he ordered a 16-year-old girl to wear handcuffs and a jail uniform for falling asleep in his courtroom during a field trip, Fox 2 reports. The incident between the teen, who was on a field trip with Greening of Detroit, an environmental non-profit,...
$7.15M For Black Man Who Spent Nearly 50 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned
The city of Edmond, Oklahoma has agreed to pay $7.15 million to a Black man who spent roughly 50 years in jail for a murder he didn’t commit. On Monday (Aug. 12), the Edmond City Council reached the settlement agreement with Glynn Simmons, who filed a federal lawsuit earlier this year over his wrongful incarceration, per USA Today. The settlement resolves Simmons’ claims against the estate of late Edmond detective Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Garrett and the city. However, claims against the retired Oklahoma City detective Claude Shobert and his respective city are still pending.
Wally Amos, Founder Of ‘Famous Amos’ Cookies, Dead At 88
Wallace “Wally” Amos, Jr., the founder of the “Famous Amos” cookies, has died, according to CBS News. He was 88. In a statement on Wednesday (August 14), Amos’ family said he died peacefully at home with his wife, Carol, following a battle with dementia. Amos’...
Uncle Waffles: The ‘Queen of Amapiano’ Set to Regale Afro Nation Detroit
In the vast and ever-evolving constellation of modern soul and house, few shine as brightly as Uncle Waffles, a nova of a producer, DJ and dancer. Hailing from the culturally rich Southern African country Eswatini, this 24-year-old has become known as the “Queen” for the increasingly popular sub-genre of Amapiano—the Zulu word for “the pianos.”
Chicago Defender
5K+
Posts
10M+
Views
The Chicago Defender is multi-media content provider of news, information and events that cover the interests of the urban African American community with culturally relevant content not regularly serviced by mainstream media.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.