PALS Town and Dewey champion early literacy with joy-infused pedagogy and holistic education. Join them at the 3rd Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival on July 27 (Image Credit: Dewey Community).  This powerful principle is the cornerstone of PALS Town, an innovative program dedicated to harnessing the power of writing and imagination to help children … The post PALS Town and Dewey: Revolutionizing Early Literacy at the Words of Wonder Literary Festival appeared first on Chicago Defender ..read more

Jeffrey Louis is one of three Team USA competitors in the Breakdancing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Photo Credit: Facebook). By Ashleigh Fields Black culture will now be on display across the globe as breakdancing debuts as a competitive sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The trend was introduced to America in the 1970s, … The post Breakdancing Debuts at Paris Olympics, Showcasing Black Culture appeared first on Chicago Defender ..read more

VP KAMALA HARRIS IS ALMOST ASSUREDLY GOING TO BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT IN THE UPCOMING NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION.  SEE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW. Count the names—Ed Gainey, Summer Lee, La’Tasha Mayes, Austin Davis, Josh Shapiro, Bob Casey, Joe Biden, 44,000 Black women on a Zoom call in one night, 20,000 Black men on an … The post IT’S KAMALA’S TIME: VP Harris this close to securing Democratic nomination for President appeared first on Chicago Defender ..read more

With the 2024 Paris Olympics on the horizon, let’s turn our attention to some of the Black Olympians who are set to shine.  In 1924, Black athletes made their groundbreaking debut at the Paris Olympics, overcoming significant racial barriers. A century later, as the Games return to Paris, a new generation of Black athletes is … The post 10 Black Athletes You Don’t Want To Miss At The 2024 Paris Olympics appeared first on Chicago Defender ..read more

In a significant expansion of its offerings, the Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT) will introduce a Leadership Conference and Career Fair on the opening day of this year’s event. Scheduled for August 2, the conference will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McCormick Place in Chicago. This new feature will provide attendees … The post Black Women’s Expo Announces Leadership Conference and Career Fair as Part of 2024 Line-Up appeared first on Chicago Defender ..read more

Rendering of New Chicago Sky Practice Facility in Bedford Park (All Renderings Provided by the Chicago Sky). The Chicago Sky, in collaboration with the Village of Bedford Park, has unveiled plans for a cutting-edge WNBA performance center set to open for the 2026 season.  The $38 million project will break ground this fall and is … The post Chicago Sky Unveils Plans for State-of-the-Art Practice Facility to Open in 2026 appeared first on Chicago Defender ..read more

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The deputy who fatally shot Massey (pictured), 36, in Springfield, Illinois, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder (Photo Credit: Fair Use).  This article was originally published on Word In Black. By Jennifer Porter Gore Overview: The vice president reacted to the latest police use of deadly force against an unarmed Black person, saying Massey died at … The post Kamala Harris Calls for Reforms After Sonya Massey Shooting appeared first on Chicago Defender ..read more

1904 Olympic marathon participants Len Tau (left) and Jan Mashiani of South Africa. Missouri History Museum by Francois Cleophas, Stellenbosch University Who were the first Africans to compete in the modern Olympic Games? The answer to that question reveals the surprising story of a 1904 marathon – and exposes the history of racism and White supremacy that characterized the Olympics in its early days. The first modern Olympic Games was held in 1896 in Greece. This was at the height of European colonialism and there is no record of Africans participating. It was only after the second world wa ..read more

Appraisal bias, a significant yet often overlooked issue, is a form of discrimination in the home appraisal process that can result in lower valuations for homes based on the race or ethnicity of the residents. This bias can have profound financial consequences for homeowners, such as limiting their ability to take out loans, pay property taxes, and build generational wealth. The Impact of Appraisal Bias According to a 2021 Freddie Mac study, Black and Latino homeowners are twice as likely as white homeowners to receive low appraisals. In predominantly Black census tracts, 12.5% of properties ..read more