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COLUMN: A Reflection on Kamala Harris’ DNC Speech and My Mother’s Legacy

Shyamala Gopalan with her infant daughter Kamala Harris and Mamie Sanders with her infant daughter Marshelle Sanders (Photo Credits: Facebook, Author Submitted).& One thing that stood out the most during the Democratic National Convention was Ka...

WATCH: Rep. Jonathan Jackson Reflects On Sharing The DNC Stage With His Father, Rev. Jesse Jackson

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson reflects on the unforgettable experience of sharing the DNC stage with his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson. In his interview with The Chicago Defender, Rep. Jackson praises President Joe Biden’s selflessness and character,...

Young Adults Behind the Scenes: The Unsung Heroes of the 2024 DNC

As thousands poured into Chicago neighborhoods for the highly acclaimed Democratic National Convention, hundreds of residents mobilized to support their efforts.& Women, men and teens all volunteered to distribute signs in hopes of encouraging t...

Mayor Brandon Johnson and DCASE Invite Chicagoland Musicians to Audition for the 2024 Chicago Made Music Showcase— Grand Prize Winner Receives $10,000

Pictured (center): Jasmine Marthel, 2023 Grand Prize Winner of the Chicago Made Music Showcase (Photo Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events). Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Spe...

‘I’m Not With Her’: Trump Camp Releases Video Of Black Women Against Harris

Photo: Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has released a video of Black women showing their support for the Republican nominee in an apparent attempt to chip away at Vice President Kamala Harris’ base. On Wednesday (Au...

Black Man Accuses Chick-fil-A Employee Of Labeling Him ‘Monkeys’ On Receipt

Photo: Getty Images A Black man is accusing a Maryland Chick-fil-A employee of typing a racial slur on his receipt. In a Facebook post, Marquise Vanzego said a white employee took his order when he visited the Chick-fil-A drive-thru last week. Vanz...

Bally’s Chicago Casino hosts ‘Vision to Reality’ Demolition Event at Former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center to Mark Major Construction Milestone

Pictured from L to R: Ameet Patel (Senior VP and Regional General Manager, West, Bally’s Corporation), Jimmy Akintonde (President & CEO, UJAMAA Construction, representing the Chicago Community Builder’s Collective), Christopher Jewett (Senior Vic...

Beyond the Badge: Dallas PD Officer Darron Burks’ Death Echoes Across Black Greek Society

Dallas, Texas – The city of Dallas is in mourning over the tragic loss of Officer Darron Burks, a rookie member of the Dallas Police Department who was fatally shot while on duty Thursday night.The incident occurred in the Oak Cliff area of the...

The Cosmetology Institute Celebrates the Graduation of 14 Talented Students

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Renown Actor New Orleans Native Carl Weathers to Posthumously Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Glenda Bell Data News Weekly Contributor New Orleans Native Carl Weathers, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 76, will Posthumously receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 29, 2024. Weathers grew up in uptown New Orleans,...

Regional Transit Authority Board Chair Mark Raymond Resigns

Data News Staff Edited Report Officials with the Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, announced the resignation of Board Chair Mark Raymond. According to the RTA, Raymond joined the board in 2022 when former...

Actor Wendell Pierce Says ‘Undecided Voters will Give Kamala Harris A Look’

Data News Staff Edited Report Actor Wendell Pierce, a New Orleans native known for his roles on The Wire and Suits, recently told USA TODAY that Vice President Kamala Harris is offering voters something different this election: the ability to propos...