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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...

Atlanta musical artist Cello/Phn performs new song at Global Black Pride Festival

Atlanta Black Pride weekend is finally here and is responsible for hosting Global Black Pride for the very first time. With the weekend festivities beginning, Atlanta resident and alternative R&B and psychedelic musician/songwriter Cello/Phn (pro...

Georgia overpowers Clemson 34-3 in season opener

ATLANTA — The top ranked Georgia Bulldogs scored 28 points in the second half, rolling over the 14th ranked Clemson Tigers 34-3 in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.This win makes it 40 consecutive regular season wins for the Bull...

Fatman Scoop, rapper and hype man, passes away at age 56 after onstage collapse

(CNN) — Fatman Scoop, a rapper and hype man who was known for his collaborations with Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, died after collapsing onstage at a Friday evening concert in Hamden, Connecticut. He was 56.The news was confirmed by the entertaine...

Mercedes confirms 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement

(CNN) —& Mercedes has announced that Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli will replace the Ferrari-bound& Lewis Hamilton& next season.The 18-year-old Antonelli, a graduate of the team’s junior program, will partner with George Russell a...

Atlanta Mayor hosts reception for Global Black Pride, raises funds for youth scholarship program

Atlanta Black Pride kicks off with a major historic bang!Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta VoiceThis party-with-a-purpose welcomed over 700 business leaders, influencers, and constituents to celebrate the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ identities whi...

‘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...

Kharim Hughley throws three TDs as Gainesville spoils Westlake’s big night

SOUTH FULTON — The Westlake Lions lost to the Gainesville Red Elephants 41-7, falling to 1-2 on the season.Friday’s game was a highly anticipated matchup. It also featured the jersey retirement of former Westlake alum and current Atlanta...

A.J. Terrell’s jersey retirement is ‘a benefit of trusting the process’

SOUTH FULTON — Before the Westlake Lions football game against Gainesville on Friday night, Westlake High School dedicated and retired the number eight jersey of Aundell “A.J.” Terrell Jr. in front of a crowd full of Blue and Silver.With the hu...

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...

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever dispatch Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in battle between rookie phenoms

(CNN) — Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 31 points to lift the Indiana Fever past Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky 100-81 in a battle between the WNBA rookies on Friday night in Chicago’s Wintrust Arena.Considered the two front-runners for the WNBA...

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...