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White House Head of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. Alondra Nelson talks to Chicago Defender

A scholar of science, technology, medicine, and social inequality, Alondra Nelson is the Harold F. Linder Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, an...

The Chicago Defender talks to “P-Valley” creator and cast about season 2

Based on the play, creator, showrunner, and executive producer, Katori Hall, season two picks up in the middle of a pandemic in Chucalissa deep...

“This time we must actually do something.” President Biden speaks on Gun Violence

In the wake of the increased mass shootings across the country, President Biden addressed the nation last night. President Biden pushed Congress to action...

Coalition seeks to protect the respect of Juneteenth

In response to the backlash of corporations, such as Walmart and Dollar Tree, creating “Juneteenth” branded products, Chicago Juneteenth organizers are putting out a...

Regina Taylor on playing Michelle Obama’s mother in “The First Lady”

Regina Taylor, a two-time NAACP Image Award-winning actress, playwright, and activist, plays the role of Marian Shields Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother in the Showtime...

Story of Black rail workers inspired by historical events told in new drama “The Porter”

Set in the early 1920s, “The Porter” follows the journeys of train porters who hustle, dream, cross borders, and pursue their ambitions in the...

Chicago actor Barton Fitzpatrick on his role in Power Book IV: Force

Born and raised in Chicago, Barton Fitzpatrick knew he wanted to be an actor from an incredibly early age. After attending Beasley and Kenwood...

Van Dyke avoids federal charges in LaQuan McDonald murder

In this Jan. 18, 2019 file photo, former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke attends his sentencing hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building...

The slap seen around the world is a teachable moment about Black men and mental health

By Paula Penebaker Being a Black man in America often means being your brother’s keeper. Yet, when it comes to mental health, many Black men...

Award winning actor Courtney B. Vance on Chicago based drama “61st Street”

From theatre to television and film actor, Courtney B. Vance is the epitome of Black excellence. With a degree in history from Harvard and...

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