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Darien Harris Is Finally Free After Being Wrongfully Convicted In Murder Case

Darien Harris was 18 years old when Chicago police arrested him on homicide charges.Due to the false testimony of a blind man, Harris, a first-time offender, was charged as the shooter in a murder case. Star witness Dexter Saffold lied about his vis...

Summer Reads to Help Your Kids Learn While on Break

Education for children does not have to stop just because school is ending. Here are some books for students at every grade level to help them learn at every level of education. Elementary School Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race by...

The Chicago Defender Official 2024 #SummerTimeChi Calendar

We made it.& SummerTimeChi is here, and we’re like the guy from the movie “Shawshank Redemption” when he raises his arms in the pouring rain because he has finally broken out of prison. We’re free. Now that the gloomy Win...

Marian Robinson, Beloved Mother of Michelle Obama, Passes Away at 86

Marian Lois Shields Robinson, mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, passed away on Friday at the age of 86. Her family members, including Michelle and her brother Craig Robinson, announced her passing in a statement, telling her story via a pos...

In Low-Wage Jobs, Working While Black Means Showing Up Sick

Because they were deemed essential workers, grocery store clerks got paid sick leave — temporarily. Now, they’re forced ot make a tough choice: work while they or a loved one are sick, or lose a day’s pay. (Credit: MART PRODUCTION/Pexels)...

Chicago Bears to Star on ‘Hard Knocks’

Fresh off being the talk of the sports world and securing quarterback Caleb Williams with the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears will continue their reign in the spotlight.& The team will be featured on the revered HBO productio...

COLUMN: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health in the Black Community

As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, we reflect on the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and embracing therapy and support within our community. It’s time to prioritize our psychological and emotional well-being As Mental Heal...

Over Coffee, Pro-Palestine Protestors Confront Dallas Congressman Veasey, Demand Ceasefire in Gaza

Yesterday (May 30), Representative Marc Veasey, while out for a cup of coffee with constituents, was confronted by Pro-Palestine protestors eager to question the Congressman about his willingness to support a ceasefire resolution as Israel’s g...

There Are Many Parallels Between Sports And Everyday Life In Our World Today

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. Watching sports makes me muse sometimes about the comparisons to everyday living. The decisions we make and how they affect other people can make us famous or infamous. I suspect the important part is that we should always...

Bentley Evans Brings Laughter and Heart in New Comedy ‘Mind Your Business’

Bentley Evans is at it again in his executive producer seat. But this time, he wants you to “Mind Your Business.”& He’s brought America some of its favorite characters from renowned and iconic shows! So, if you’ve seen &#...

Texas education leaders unveil Bible-infused elementary school curriculum

Elementary school curriculum proposed this week would infuse new state reading and language arts lessons with teachings on the Bible, marking the latest push by Texas Republicans to put more Christianity in public schools.The Texas Education Agency...

8 Black Men Kicked Off American Airlines Flight Over Body Odor: Lawsuit

Photo: Getty Images Eight Black men were temporarily removed from an American Airlines flight over a complaint about body order, according to a new lawsuit. On Wednesday (May 29), a lawsuit was filed on behalf of three of the men — Alvin Jackson, E...

City of Dallas and Dallas ISD to Open Resource Center for Residents Impacted by Recent Storms

Dallas – The City of Dallas, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District, will sponsor a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) this weekend at Truett Elementary located 1810 Inadale Avenue in Dallas, 75228. The Center will be open...

Illinois Politicians React to Donald Trump’s Conviction

Illinois politicians reacted to news that a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on all counts in connection to a hush money payment made to conceal his 2006 affair with Stormy Daniels.& “Justice has been served. After...

Ledisi: Sharing the Gift of Song and Inspiring Future Generations

Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Data News Weekly A Woman of Excellence She is an amazing flower, with a voice that captivates. She’s garnered both critical and commercial success throughout her decades-long career. Ledisi, a Grammy Award-Winning Artis...