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Illinois Democrats Secure Decisive Wins in Congressional Races

In a decisive win for Illinois Democrats, incumbents Jonathan Jackson, Robin Kelly, Danny K. Davis, and Lauren Underwood retained their seats, underscoring the state’s strong blue presence in Congress. According to the Associated Press, Illinoi...

How Democrats, Black Voters, and America’s Division Shaped the 2024 Presidential Election

Regardless of the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, I planned to write a column about what helped to determine the results and how we should hold elected officials accountable and demand progress through action. Admittedly, I didn’t suspec...

MR. SONNY KNOWS for Nov. 6, 2024

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COLUMN: Voting Together but Worlds Apart: Reflections on Politics, Gender, and Black Identity

Photo Credit: Getty Images The voting booth has always felt like a sacred place to me—an intersection of decision-making and legacy, a space to shape the future.& I grew up with a deep reverence for the ballot, not just because of the sacrifices...

Cook County Votes: State’s Attorney, School Board Races to Shape Justice and Education

Photo Credit: Dean Wampler, Flickr Today, Cook County voters have several critical races to consider beyond the Presidential election between Kamala D. Harris and Donald J. Trump. Luckily, Illinoisians who are not registered to vote can still registe...

What To Expect On Election Night

Photo: Getty Images Election night is quickly approaching but we may not have a presidential winner by the end of the day. On Tuesday (Nov. 5), Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the Republican no...

Hip-Hop, Wrestling Collide at Westside Gunn’s ‘Heels Have Eyes’ at the UIC Forum

Buffalo, New York rapper and businessman Westside Gunn (Photo Credit: Vani Digital LLC). Hip-hop music’s influence on pro wrestling — believe it or not — goes back decades.& When the New World Order (NWO) —& one of wrestling’s m...

J. Pharoah Doss: The audacity of accepting Trump’s challenge

In 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump asked Black Americans a simple question: “What do you have to lose?” Trump initially posed the question during a campaign stop in North Carolina. At his next speech in Michigan, Trump...

COLUMN: South Side Homeowner Urges Support for Property Tax Relief Referendum

Hattie Knazze, a 77-year-old South Shore resident, faces a staggering 115% property tax hike, risking the home she’s lived in for 25 years. She is here with former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders).& Hattie Knazze, a life...

Congressman Jonathan Jackson Urges Young Voters to Shape Their Future

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressman Jonathan Jackson, and family made a powerful statement about the importance of voting at Chicago’s Downtown Voting Supersite (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders).& The Jackson family took a trip to the Downtown Chica...

Potential Black History Makers On Election Night

Photo: Getty Images Several Black politicians could make history on Election Night. At the forefront of it all, Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman to be elected president. She would also make history as the first Black woman...

The Chicago Defender Endorses Kamala Harris: A Vote for Opportunity for All Americans

Kamala D. Harris offers a path toward fairness, economic relief and security, especially for Black families (Photo Credit: AP under Creative Commons 4.0 license). & In her first semester at a mostly white college, a group of MAGA-supporting stud...

The Real Story Behind ‘Candyman’: Dometi Pongo’s Journey into this Urban Myth

In his new podcast, true-crime host Dometi Pongo explores the harrowing true story behind the horror legend of Candyman (Photo Provided). Once upon a time, standing in front of a mirror and chanting “Candyman” one, “Candyman”...

South Asian Solidarity Movement and Healthy Hood Chi Unite to Confront Anti-Blackness

The South Asian Solidarity Movement and Healthy Hood Chi hosted a powerful panel in Chicago, addressing anti-Blackness, casteism, and the need for solidarity between Black and South Asian communities (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders). Recently, the S...

Why Axing the Dept. of Education Hurts Students, Pre-K to College

This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: Reid Setzer Terminating the Department of Education is a clear goal of Project 2025, which is rife with terrible ideas that would harm students and schools nationwide. Conservatives have been f...