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Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor

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Tacuma R. Roeback is the Managing Editor for the Chicago Defender. His journalism, non-fiction, and fiction have appeared in the Smithsonian Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tennessean, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Phoenix New Times, HipHopDX.com, Okayplayer.com, The Shadow League, SAGE: The Encyclopedia of Identity, Downstate Story, Tidal Basin Review, and Reverie: Midwest African American Literature. He is an alumnus of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Chicago State University, and Florida A&M University.
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South Carolina wins 3rd title, spoiling Caitlin Clark, Iowa’s storybook ending

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In a battle between the superstar and the machine, the machine prevailed, and a storybook ending was denied. The South Carolina Gamecocks triumphed in a...
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Tacuma Roeback: They still can’t see Angel Reese or her humanity

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Some say that so-called villain Angel Reese got some comeuppance when her LSU Tigers lost to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Monday...
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NFL experts make bold predictions about the Bears next move at QB

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The Bears will likely trade quarterback Justin Fields and draft Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.  That’s the...
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Pippen, Grant and Longley to set the record straight with ‘No Bull’ tour

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As it turns out, “The Last Dance” isn’t the last dance for the acclaimed sports docu-series on the Chicago Bulls dynasty and the drama...
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Chicago Bears hire Black woman as first female coach in team history

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The first female coach in Chicago Bears history is a Black woman. On Tuesday (Feb. 20), the Bears hired 39-year-old Jennifer King as an offensive...
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Chicago mayor announces city’s termination of ShotSpotter contract

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The city of Chicago will end its relationship with ShotSpotter after the summer ends, announced Mayor Brandon Johnson.  On Tuesday morning, the mayor released a...
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Chicago’s new health commissioner wants equity, takes aim at disparities

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In mid-November, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige as the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, making her the first Black...
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: The Mississippi muse behind Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’

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Oscar-nominated actor Aunjanae Ellis-Taylor carries Magnolia, Mississippi, with her everywhere.  That Southern Mississippi town with a population of less than 2000 was the fertile ground...
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Why moving on from Justin Fields makes perfect sense for the Bears

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In Chicago this winter, a question is being asked as often as "What's the temperature?" "Will the Bears keep Justin Fields or draft a new...
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EXCLUSIVE: Friends recall Antoinette Candia-Bailey’s life and legacy

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Antoinette Candia-Bailey loved to shop. Antoinette Candia-Bailey was “a foodie.” Antoinette Candia-Bailey was a sister, friend and mentor to so many.  In April, she was...
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