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Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor - November 19, 2015

This is my first Blog for the Chicago Defender a very proud day for me. So here’s a little about me. I’m a photographer by…

Business

Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor - October 8, 2015

WE’RE ON THE MOVE By Kai EL’ZABAR Defender Executive Editor A year ago, October 6, 2014, I walked into the Chicago Defender office and…

Community

Editor - May 30, 2014

Ten things to remember about poet and writer Maya Angelou, who died Wednesday at age 86: 1. HOW SHE GOT HER NAME “Maya” was a…

National News

Editor - May 28, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) — Politicians, media figures and fellow artists are paying tribute to Maya Angelou, the author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird…

National News

Editor - May 28, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) — Maya Angelou was gratified, but not surprised by her extraordinary fortune. “I’m not modest,” she told The Associated Press in 2013.…

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