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Theatre
Angel Reese Stuns In Victoria’s Secret Show Debut
Last week, WNBA star Angel Reese was announced as the first-ever professional athlete...
Africa
Trump called Digital Equity Act ‘racist.’ Now internet...
A network of digital navigators across the country whose work to bring others into...
Africa
U.S. wants to set up military radar in Grenada to monitor...
Maybe only the top officials at the White House and Pentagon know the exact plans...
Events
Here’s How The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Show Glam Came Together
Big! Bouncy! Coily! These are the words lead hairstylist Jawara Wauchope used to...
Africa
NYPD’s controversial Strategic Response Group leashed as...
The NYPD will now limit deploying the controversial Strategic Response Group (SRG)...
Africa
Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs...
With every passing day of the government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of federal...
Africa
I’m Not a Terrorist — Open Letter to U.S. Officials on...
By Dr. Theogene RudasingwaOctober 15, 2025 Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia...
America
Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela
Trump confirmed reports that the CIA is now able to carry out operations in Venezuela,...
America
Trump details decision to authorize CIA to operate in Venezuela
President Donald Trump said today he authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela...
America
Trump seems to confirm report that he greenlit CIA operations...
US president has taken a series of escalatory steps that appear aimed at toppling...
America
Meet the Founder Helping Black Women Navigate Job Loss,...
New online community offers support, strategy, and sisterhood for Black women navigating...
Business
D’Angelo And Angie Stone’s Son On Losing Both Parents In...
Michael Archer II, the son of D’Angelo and Angie Stone, talked about his father’s...
Business
Meet ‘Aunt Rhonda:’ The Woman Who Stopped At Nothing To...
After leaving her career in finance in 2020, Vesey put all her energy into creating...
America
Financial realities of shutdown hit federal workers, military...
The ongoing government shutdown is causing financial and personal strain for many...
America
Supreme Court weighs 'earthquake' ruling on Voting Rights...
The court's decision could lead to the redrawing of congressional districts across...
Business
‘Me Too.’ Launches Star-Studded Disruptors Council With...
The council will use its influential platform to address the persistent sexual violence...
Business
Able-Bodied Adults Beware Of New Requirements To Receive...
The Big Beautiful Bill has ended a waiver program that many states have used to...
Africa
Details About Final Days Of D’Angelo’s Life Revealed
Late R&B and soul pioneer D’Angelo spent his final months in the hospital while...
Business
Home Depot Launches ‘Path To Pro’ Program To Expand Trade...
Home Depot has launched a new program designed to elevate and expand careers in...
Business
Jamaica Stand Up! Stephen Marley, Beenie Man Honor Reggae...
Reggae stars honored the life and legacy of Jamaican footballer and former Bob Marley...
America
US judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to fire thousands...
A federal judge said the layoffs seem politically motivated and 'you can't do that...
Africa
I’m Not A Terrorist: Open Letter To U.S. Secretary Of State...
By Dr. Theogene RudasingwaOctober 15, 2025 Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia...
Business
Jamaica Stand Up! Stephen Marley, Beenie Man, Honor Reggae...
Reggae stars honored the life and legacy of Jamaican footballer and former Bob Marley...
Events
‘I’ll Always Be Your BabyGirl’: D’Angelo’s Children Speak...
Michael Archer II, son of neo-soul icons D’Angelo and Angie Stone, is experiencing...
Africa
There Is Chilling Parallel Between ICE–And Gaza Says Mehdi...
By Mehdi Hasan\Team Zeteo Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons Across the...
Business
Fani Willis Speaks On ‘Culture of Fear’ After Removal From...
In September, the state’s highest court voted 4-3 not to hear the appeal of a lower...
America
A judge temporarily paused federal worker firings sparked...
A federal judge put a hold on the Trump administration's reductions in the federal...
Africa
Caribbean: ‘Free Movement’ Billboards Launched In Grenada...
By OECS Photos: YouTube Screenshots\OECS The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States...
America
White Police Officers Beat Up Black Man Recovering from...
Nationwide — Benjamin Jackson, an African American man from Paterson, New Jersey,...
Business
Shareef O’Neal Signs With Wasserman Group
Shareef O’Neal has signed with Wasserman Group, a sports marketing and talent management...
America
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Responds to Stephen A. Smith’s Criticism,...
Nationwide — Rep. Jasmine Crockett responded quietly after sports commentator Stephen...
America
13-Year-Old Black Boy Paralyzed During a School Football...
Nationwide — Kelvin Howard, a 13-year-old African American boy from Macon, Georgia,...
Africa
Will Last Vestiges Of Voting Rights Be Struck Down By Right-Wing...
By People’s World\Mark Gruenberg\ John Wojcik Photos: YouTube\Wikimedia Commons...
Africa
Cameroon: Post-Election Tensions Mounting As Challenger...
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots Tension is escalating across Cameroon...
Business
Revolutionary Transgender Rights Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy...
Legendary transgender activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy died at home surrounded...
America
Trump Changes His Mind, Says He Doesn’t Believe He’s Going...
Nationwide — President Trump admitted he doesn’t believe he’s going to heaven, walking...
America
White Officer Puts Black Mom in Chokehold, Pulls Her Hair...
Nationwide — Erika McGriff, a 39-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville,...
America
It sure looks like the Voting Rights Act is doomed
The Republican justices hunt for a reason to gut America’s most successful civil...
Africa
Will Last Vestiges Of Voting Rights By Right-Wing Supreme...
By People’s World\Mark Gruenberg\ John Wojcik Photos: YouTube\Wikimedia Commons...
Money Matters
Black Louisianans Finally Got a Fair Map. It May Be Gone...
WASHINGTON — Living in North Baton Rouge is like being on the wrong side of the...
Business
Family Of Wisconsin Man Fatally Shot By Off-Duty Cop Calls...
The family of a Black man fatally shot by an off-duty Milwaukee cop says they won’t...
America
Supreme Court seems open to limiting key section of Voting...
Further limits on the use of race in drawing electoral districts could have a major...
Business
Let The Church Say, ‘AMEN’: Jaguars’ Travis Hunter Baptized...
Travis Hunter was baptized hours before he played the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Business
Dr. Marcyliena H. Morgan, Founder Of The Hip Hop Archive...
Marcyliena H. Morgan, founding director of Harvard's Hip Hop Archive & Research...
Business
Let The Church Say, ‘AMEN:’ Jaguars’ Travis Hunter Baptized...
Travis Hunter was recently baptized before his latest NFL game
Events
Thank you, Kamie Crawford!
Laugh all you want, but I loved the show Catfish. The MTV reality show launched...
Events
‘Me Too.’ At 10: Tarana Burke Unites Viola Davis, Gabrielle...
Tarana Burke is done waiting for the conversation about sexual violence to change...
Business
Chicago Mansion Once Owned By R. Kelly Sold For $1.6M
The Chicago mansion that R. Kelly once owned over 10 years ago, was recently sold...
Africa
Corporate Media Enabling Trump Administration’s Growing...
By FAIR Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons As more and more US cities...
Business
LSU’s Divine 9-Hosted Annual Homecoming Step Show Was An...
The cohort of Black Greek Letter Organizations has made its mark on campus with...
Business
Governor Newsom Draws Line On Reparations: Approves Study,...
Critics allege the move would be a violation of Proposition 209 - prohibiting the...
Events
‘After the Hunt’ And The Harrowing Misbelief Of Black Women
New Luca Guadagnino-directed psychological drama After the Hunt puts viewers face-to-face...
Business
Elevating Your Excellence: Thelma Golden Is At The Forefront...
Her curatorial vision was also instrumental in the 1993 Whitney Biennial.
Africa
Route to Opportunity: How Chicago’s Transit System Is Redefining...
As cities across the country deal with widening income gaps and cultural disparities,...
Events
Nnenna Lynch, The First Black Woman To Chair The New York...
Nnenna Lynch doesn’t have time for performative firsts. Yes, she’s the first woman...
Business
Ed Gordon Is The Host With The Most At The XCEL Summit...
“Through decades of groundbreaking interviews and steadfast advocacy, Ed Gordon...
Events
AORA Is Bringing Luxury Mexican Beauty To Your Vanity
Luxury beauty, in the form of glamorous makeup, is having a major moment. But it’s...
America
Israel says one body released by Hamas not a former hostage
Israeli officials on Wednesday said one of the bodies recently handed over by Hamas...
Africa
Free Speech?: US Revokes Visas For 6 Foreigners Over Charlie...
By AP NewsPhotos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia CommonsThe Trump administration...
Business
Diddy Forks Over ‘Freak-Off’ Tapes To FBI
After being ordered to turn over videotapes of his "freak-offs," Sean "Diddy" Combs...
Business
Shaq’s Eldest Daughter Joins NBA Legend’s Foundation For...
With this new position, O'Neal will spearhead its latest development of a new Boys...
Business
D’Angelo Transitioned But His Spirit Lives On Through His...
These seven songs (among many others) stand as a living testament to D’Angelo’s...
Africa
Nigeria Rejects US Accusations That Government Is “Facilitating”...
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons Nigeria’s foreign...
History
Building Power Through Presence: SistahBoss Creates A Space...
SistahBoss, founded by Mary Wideman-Williams and Marquinta Obomanu, empowers Black...
Africa
Black People Always Knew I.C.E. Was Coming For Us
By W. Kamau Bell Photos: YouTube Screenshots In the wake of the horrific attack...
Business
All-Boys Catholic School In Philly Offers First HBCU Symposium...
Emphasizing a mission for these numbers to grow, the Catholic school hosted it first-ever...
Africa
MR SONNY KNOWS for October 15, 2025
The post MR SONNY KNOWS for October 15, 2025 appeared first on Chicago Defender.
Business
BLACK ENTERPRISE’s XCEL Summit Has Given Black Men Their...
This year’s XCEL Summit for Men, takes place October 15-17, at the Hyatt Regency...
Events
Meet The Founder Behind The Setting Powder that Cardi B’s...
When Giselle Hernandez picks packaging for her makeup line, the phrase ‘over-the-top’...
Money Matters
Deaths of R&B and Hip-Hop Artists Reveal the Alarming State...
This story was originally published on Dec. 27, 2023. Neo-soul trailblazer D’Angelo,...
Business
Reignited Partnership: Stefon Diggs And ASICS Kick Off...
Stefon takes it back...waaay back!
America
A Supreme Court ruling on voting rights could boost Republicans'...
A Supreme Court case over Louisiana's congressional map could determine the future...
