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Mayor Announces New Neighborhood Investments on South and West Sides | Chicago Defender
Monday Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced at a press conference two new investments in the neighborhoods of Auburn Gresham and North Lawndale to address health care deserts. The first investment is a Healthy Lifestyle Hub in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. A vacant 4- story building, located at 839
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OP-ED: Returning to School in the Fall Isn’t Safe Without a Vaccine.
CHICAGO DEFENDER — For CPS employees like myself who work with Preschool children ages 3-5, how are we supposed to ensure they maintain 6 feet from us and one another? How are we supposed to explain a pod to them? Preschool children are explorers, exploring everything and everyone around
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OP-ED: What Does It Mean to Protect Black Women? | Chicago Defender
You have probably never heard of Oluwatoyin Toyin Salau. She was a 19-year-old activist who did grassroots organizing in Tallahassee, Florida. She was also homeless, sexually assaulted, then murdered after fleeing a place she thought she could seek refuge. Her body discarded as if she did not
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Black Girl Magic, Black Doctors Matter: Fighting for Justice and COVID-19 | Chicago Defender
People are gathering in full force to fight for justice for African American victims of police brutality. The display of unity is an astounding example of how humanity can come together in peace for a good cause. However, while protests continue, we must not forget that we are still living amongst
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2nd Annual Chicago 1919 Race Riot Bike Tour | Chicago Defender
The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project, Organic Oneness, and supporting partners will be commemorating the 101st anniversary of the Chicago 1919 Race Riot, Saturday, July 25, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The educational tour will begin at the Green Line Entrance on 35th Street
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Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) Trailer Review | Chicago Defender
Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) is a film about the circumstances surrounding the civil rights movement, forming the Rainbow Coalition, and, most importantly, a pivotal perspective highlighting the impact … Continued
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Illinois Election 2020: What is at stake for Blacks in Illinois. | Chicago Defender
For Blacks living in Illinois, there is much at state in the 2020 election. Illinois ranks as one of the highest in engagement among African Americans and during the midterm … Continued The post Illinois Election 2020: What is at stake for Blacks in Illinois. appeared first on Chicago Defender.
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OP-ED: When Will the Nation Wake Up? | Chicago Defender
Businesses in downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods were once again looted during the overnight hours on Sunday. Residents woke to see their timelines flooded with pictures and live videos of … Continued The post OP-ED: When Will the Nation Wake Up? appeared first on Chicago Defender.
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Black-Owned Drive-in Theater Offers an Old School Solution for Fun While Social Distancing, plus a Chicago Defender Exclusive | Chicago Defender
Big screen? Loud Sounds? Outdoors? Family Friends Packed in One Car? Popular Movies? Double Features? Date Night? Concessions? Did you instantly think of the Drive-in Movie Theater? If so, you are correct! Mr. Percy Scott, one of the Chicago Defender’s 2016 Men of Excellence honorees and
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When Black Children Go Missing. Why Isn’t This Breaking News? | Chicago Defender
When black children go missing, they do not receive as much news coverage as their white counterparts. Why isn't this breaking news? Over the years, news media outlets have often … Continued
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Dating App, "Filter Off" to Hold Virtual Speed Dating Event for Black Singles | Chicago Defender
Dating and meeting potential romantic partners in the “new normal” looks a lot different from this time last year. People who were accustomed to frequenting bars, nightclubs, lounges, and outdoor … Continued
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Trump threatens to cut school funds for slavery project | Chicago Defender
Last week, the Trump administration threatened to cut funding to public schools that include the 1619 slavery project in their curriculum.  The 1619 Project, launched in August 2019, was created … Continued
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David Harold Blackwell, mathematician and statistician, was the first African American to be elected to the National Academy of Sciences (1965) and is especially known for his contributions to the theory of duels. Blackwell was born on April 24, 1919, to a working-class family in
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Candice Carty-Williams and Bernadine Evaristo Become 1st Black Authors to Win Top British Book Awards
Candice Carty-Williams and Bernardine Evaristo just won Book of the Year and Author of the Year at the British Book Awards, respectively, becoming the first Black authors
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Black Girl Magic In Bronzeville- Black Women Owned Businesses | Chicago Defender
The number of Black Woman Owned Businesses is sky rocking. According to the 2019 State of Women-Owned Businesses report, business owned by women of color grew at a rate of … Continued The post Black Girl Magic In Bronzeville- Black Women Owned Businesses appeared first on Chicago Defender.
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The Chicago Lawyers Collective Provides Legal Assistance to Underserved Communities. | Chicago Defender
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PayPal to Commit $530 Million to Support Black-Owned Businesses | Chicago Defender
In the month following the brutal murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, several major companies have shown their support for the Black community through statements, the inclusion of more Black people in executive roles, as well as donations and investments. One of the largest came from the
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100 Days of Gratitude with author and make-up artist D’angelo Thompson. | Atlanta Daily World
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Rebuild the Block is Helping Local Black-Owned Businesses Succeed | Chicago Defender
Rebuild the Block, a Black-Owned and Woman-Owned non-profit organization is helping businesses Succeed.  As many businesses are closing and suffering during the pandemic, this non-profit organization founded by two black … Continued
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What You Need to Know to Vote in Illinois | Chicago Defender
With Trump and his administration ramping up rumors and sowing doubts in the American people about the integrity of the election, if one chooses to vote by mail, we must … Continued The post What You Need to Know to Vote in Illinois appeared first on Chicago Defender.
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Chicago Street Artist Unite Online to Raise Funds for Social Justice | Chicago Defender
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The One and Only Ivan Debuts on Disney+ with Actors with Chicago Roots | Chicago Defender
The One and Only Ivan, adapted from the Newbery Medal award-winning book, tells the story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla. He lives in a small enclosure at a circus attraction … Continued
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Mindshare and U by Kotex Launch Black Community Private Marketplace to Support Black Creatives and Journalists | Chicago Defender

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The Pandemic Did Not Pause Their Purpose: Meet Three Black Women with NEW and Thriving Dining Spots in the South Suburbs | Chicago Defender
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#ReclaimYourVote: BET, National Urban League and Partners Unite to Energize and Mobilize Black Voters | Chicago Defender
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