Community Impact
Malik Nevels Reflects on Legacy, Leadership and Purpose as Men of Excellence Honoree
June 11, 2025
By: Tacuma Roeback
Jussie Smollett Settles With Chicago, Donates $50K to Youth Arts Nonprofit
May 24, 2025
By: The Chicago Defender
Meet the 2025 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Honorees: Stories of Resilience, Leadership, and Impact
March 23, 2025
By: The Chicago Defender
From South Side to Stardom: Erica Hubbard Reflects on Her Hollywood Journey and Community Impact
March 21, 2025
By: Marshelle Sanders
Investing in Our Future Scholarship Gala Raises $400K for Southland Students
February 25, 2025
By: Tacuma Roeback
Blue Island Park District and SIS Celebrate Scholarship Recipients and Youth Empowerment
January 24, 2025
By: Staff Report
Walgreens to Close Five South Side Chicago Stores, Leaving Communities in Pharmacy Deserts
January 15, 2025
By: Staff Report
Why Black Christmas Means Resistance
December 24, 2024
By: Word In Black
Angela Thompson’s Longstanding Holiday Tradition Brings Joy to South Side Families
December 15, 2024
By: Marshelle Sanders
100 Black Men of Chicago to Host 26th Annual Holiday Toy Drive on Dec. 14
December 5, 2024
By: Staff Report