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Nick Cannon’s ‘Wild ‘N Out Live’ Lights Up Chicago with Comedy and Star Power

The United Center came alive as Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out Live thrilled a sold-out crowd with Chicago talent, surprise guests, and unforgettable performances by G Herbo, Waka Flocka Flame, and Rick Ross (Photo Credit: Marquis Sewell). The...

Habitat for Humanity Opens First South Side ReStore, Boosting Community

Habitat for Humanity Chicago Executive Director Jennifer Parks is joined by Ald. Stephanie Coleman and board members at Habitat for Humanity ReStore grand opening in Englewood (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback). Habitat for Humanity Chicago marked a sign...

Charlamagne Tha God To Host Conversation With VP Kamala Harris

Photo: Getty Images Twenty-one days before the 2024 presidential election, Charlamagne Tha God is set to have a conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris. The co-host of The Breakfast Club announced on Friday, October 11, that he will sit down...

Ben Jealous: The Plastics Inside of You Right Now

Photo Credit: Tom Page, Creative Commons By Ben Jealous If you are reading this indoors, there is a good chance there are hundreds of invisible plastic particles floating around in the room you are in. There is also a good chance you may be breathing...

OPINION: Smoke Alarms and Gunshot Detection—Saving Lives

By Ralph Clark Imagine, for a moment, that you live in a community with an elevated risk of fire.& And despite interventions—such as updating building codes and conducting regular building inspections—fire incidents, while mitigated, persist.&am...

Gary International Black Film Festival: Where Community and Cinema Thrive

The Gary International Black Film Festival (GIBFF) began in 2011 as a challenge, and today, it stands as a testament to the power of community and storytelling. Founder Karen Toering recalls the festival’s unlikely start. “It’s kind of like a dare,”...

Fred ‘The Hammer’ Williamson Talks Film, Life and Gary Black Film Fest Honor

As he prepares to accept the GIBFF Lifetime Achievement Award this weekend, legendary action star Fred Williamson opens up in an exclusive interview with The Chicago Defender about his iconic career, the Blaxploitation label, and why he’s far f...

Rod Doss receives mayor’s ‘Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award’

COURIER EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ROD DOSS, IN THE MAYOR’S OFFICE, OCT. 3, 2024. (PHOTO BY ROB TAYLOR JR.) It’s hard to say “New Pittsburgh Courier” without saying “Rod Doss.” When the “Pittsburgh Courier” became...

‘What A Loser’: Trump Labels Whoopi Goldberg As ‘Demented’ During Rally

Photo: Getty Images Former President Donald Trump launched an attack on Whoopi Goldberg, calling her a “demented” and “disgusting” person during a rally in Pennsylvania. On Wednesday (Oct. 9), Trump spoke at a rally in Readi...

A First Timer’s Guide to LeDiner En Blanc Dallas

Le Diner en Blanc is a worldwide phenomenon that has captured the hearts of food and culture enthusiasts across the globe. This unique, invite-only pop-up picnic brings together thousands of people dressed head-to-toe in white to dine in an elegant o...

Chicago’s School Crisis Is More Than Just a Budget Problem

The whole school board bailed. The deficit is $500M. Can Brandon Johnson turn things around? (Photo Credit: X). By Aziah Siid This article was originally published on& Word In Black. When he was sworn in as mayor of Chicago last year, Brandon Joh...

EXCLUSIVE: Donnell Rawlings Talks Chicago Shows, Comedy and Dave Chappelle

Comedian Donnell Rawlings, best known for his work on Chappelle’s Show, opens up about his career, friendship with Dave Chappelle, and his upcoming stand-up performances at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg (Photo Credit: Paul Smith). Many recog...

Rising from the Shadows: Navigating Trauma, Success, and Survival in the Lives of Black Men

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (Photo Credit: The Cable Show/Flickr). By Robert H. Marshall Jr.& Black men in America have built empires, led revolutions and risen to power, but their successes often come with a heavy burden. They face internal...

Former Cop Kim Potter Who Murdered Daunte Wright Is Making Money From Law Enforcement Lectures

Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer convicted of killing Daunte Wright, is delivering law enforcement presentations for profit following her release from prison, WCCO News reports. Wright was killed on April 11, 2021, after he was...

Ex-Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright Is Leading Use-Of-Force Lectures For Profit

Photo: Getty Images Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer convicted of killing Daunte Wright, is delivering law enforcement presentations for profit following her release from prison, WCCO News reports. Wright was killed on April 11, 2021...