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Eric Ferguson: Chicago Native and U.S. Naval Officer Gone Too Soon

For parents, no matter how old your children are—even into adulthood—they will forever remain your children. From the first breath…
The Chicago Defender 2016 Voter’s Guide

The Chicago Defender has compiled a voter’s guide for the 2016 U.S. Congressional, Illinois state and Cook County races. A…
Mitigating Evidence: Volume 2

An exhibition showcasing the art of former and current juvenile detainees kicks off tomorrow at the West Side Justice Center…
Mitigating Evidence: Volume 2

An exhibition showcasing the art of former and current juvenile detainees kicks off tomorrow at the West Side Justice Center…
Mitigating Evidence: Volume 2

An exhibition showcasing the art of former and current juvenile detainees kicks off tomorrow at the West Side Justice Center…
Threadgill and the Midas Touch

They say the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, and this couldn’t be more appropriate than in the…
Threadgill and the Midas Touch

They say the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, and this couldn’t be more appropriate than in the…
Imani Ray: Caribbean-Soca music’s rising star

Singer and recording artist Imani Ray is a rising star, and she’s riding the electrifying waves of Caribbean music, specifically…
Chicago Two-Flat or Chicago Flats?

Chicago Two-Flat According to a study from Depaul’s Institute for Housing, two-flats comprise 27 percent of Chicago’s housing stock. Built…
Can There Be Unity In The Community?

New Era Chicago (NEC), the new pro-Black grassroots organization thinks so. Founded in Detroit, the Chicago chapter is clear to…
Local Student Nathaniel Lynn Receives National Honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced student Nathaniel Lynn from Homewood, Illinois, has been selected to…
Identity, Respect and Power

Power is defined by Merriam-Webster as possession of control, authority, or influence over others. It also means the ability to…
Extra, Extra, Read All About It!

Billiken’s Island This year’s Bud Billiken Day Parade marked the 87th year of the back to school parade and picnic.…
“Who are the leaders of these gangs?” Ask West Side Activists

On Aug. 8, the Chicago Sun-Times published a story titled “CPD alerts cops that 3 West Side gangs plotting to…
Tuition-Free Education. . .

                       . . . for eligible CPS graduates The deadline…
Chicago City Council Sued Over Alleged Closed TIF Meeting

Plaintiffs Andy Thayer and Rick Garcia filed a lawsuit against the Chicago City Council demanding that they abide by the…
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