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4 Dead, 9 Injured In Georgia High School Shooting

Photo: Getty Images A shooting at a Georgia high school has left four people killed and nine others injured. According to Fox 5, authorities responded to reports of an active shooter at Apalachee High School in Winder, Barrow County on Wednesday (S...

ITAV LA Bronzeville Campus Celebrates Successful First Day of School

ITAV CEO Nakisha Hobbs and a new ITAV student (Photo Provided). It Takes A Village Leadership Academy’s (ITAV LA’s) inaugural day at the historically rich Bronzeville Campus, once home to Hales Franciscan, was filled with anticipation and celeb...

MR. SONNY KNOWS for Sept. 4, 2024

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The Carr Report: Breaking down the NAR Settlement…What buyers and sellers need to know

Trending in the financial press is the fact that effective August 17, 2024, there are new rules revolving around Realtors Commission. These new rules are the result of a class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR). These s...

Chicago Sky Star Angel Reese Shatters WNBA Single-Season Rebound Record

Although the Chicago Sky has been facing their share of ups and downs this season, rookie Angel Reese continues to be a standout player.& On Sunday, Reese made history by breaking the WNBA’s single-season rebounding record, securing her 418th re...

Our Transition to the Green Economy Does Not Need to be Slow to be Just and Equitable

Photo Credit:& Linh Do, Flickr “What good is a dollar an hour more in wages if your neighborhood is burning down? What good is another week’s vacation if the lake you used to go to is polluted and you can’t swim in it and the kids can’t play in i...

ComEd, Quilt and Node Unite to Bridge Digital Divide on Chicago’s South and West Sides

To tackle internet connectivity challenges on Chicago’s South and West Sides, ComEd has partnered with Quilt and Node to address the digital divide that became glaringly apparent during the pandemic.& As students struggled to complete schoolwork...

WATCH: Andrew Gillum on Joe Biden’s Leadership, the Promise of Kamala Harris

In his interview with The Chicago Defender, former politician Andrew Gillum speaks on the courage, integrity and selflessness of President Joe Biden, while also highlighting the promise of a Kamala Harris presidency. Gillum shares his thoughts on how...

The Spiritual Side of This Election Season

The Spiritual Side of This Election Season By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper As America prepares for the most significant election since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it seems a good time to...

Union Busting Scandal Rocks Dallas Black Dance Theatre & Energizes Nationwide Creative Labor Movement

Dallas, Texas –& A firestorm is brewing in the arts community as the Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) faces allegations of union-busting following the dismissal of its entire main company. The dancers, represented by the American Guild of Music...

WATCH: U.S. Rep. Al Green on Michelle and Barack Obama’s DNC Speeches

U.S. Rep Al Green shares his insights on Michelle and Barack Obama’s impactful speeches at the Democratic National Convention, describing the experience as “2008 all over again.” In this interview with The Chicago Defender, Rep. Gre...

Police Superintendent Demoted After Helping Black Cops Cheat For Promotions

Photo: Getty Images Toronto’s first black female police superintendent was hit with a demotion after she admitted to helping several Black officers cheat for potential promotions. On Wednesday (Aug. 28), a tribunal determined Stacy Clarke played a...

Tapping into Community Resources for Real Estate Success!

By Gwendolene Newton, Real Estate Managing Broker @ C21 SGR Buying, selling or investing in homes might seem confusing because there’s a lot to learn and understand. But real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth that can last for gene...

A Greater Goal: Dallas Trinity FC Makes South Dallas’ Historic Cotton Bowl Home

Dallas Trinity FC Takes on Barcelona Femení in Historic MatchBy Lewis Flanagan III& The Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX – In a historic moment for women’s soccer in the Lone Star State, Dallas Trinity FC took on the might of Barcelona Femení at the...

Quinn Minute – Nursery rhyme re-visit

by Rix Quinn As I get older, I try to learn something every day. That’s not always possible, because some days I just watch reruns. I’m not alone in this mission. My friend Lucas spent months trying to read deeper meanings into old nursery rhymes. Fo...