#chicagodefender #theebonycanal #naacpimageawards #documentary #film

#Primary #IL #March17 @dailyherald.com @dailyherald.bsky.social #ChicagoDefender #Chicago @pioneerpress.bsky.social

1 panel of a black-and-white comic: A man with fabric around his hips holds open a giant stone-looking door, saying "You are expected!" to the man outside the door.

"Preserving the Legacy of Black Press Cartoonists"

Jenny Robb considers the significance of preserving/digitizing high-quality Black cartoons & comics.
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@projectmuse.bsky.social #BlackComics #comics #library #digitization #ChicagoDefender #BlackPress #HowardUniversity

#BlackHistoryMonth
#NABJ
#Journalism
#ChicagoDefender

Money Matters: Why Supporting Black Businesses Is Everyone’s Business By Mark S. Lee Detroit is a city of innovators, and entrepreneurs. It’s dynamic and has been and still is a national leader and home to an array of businesses, particularly Black-owned businesses. And...

Money Matters: Why Supporting Black Businesses Is Everyone’s Business

#chicagodefender #blackownedmedia #blackownedbusiness #buyblack #blackowned #marklee #chicago #detroit

#BlackHistoryMonth
#100thAnniversary

Day 12.

Founded by #RobertSengstackeAbbott, the #ChicagoDefender became the most influential #BlackAmerican newspaper during the early & mid 20th century.

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#BlackHistoryMonth
#100thAnniversary

Day 12.

#RobertSengstackeAbbott was a lawyer, editor & newspaper publisher who founded the #ChicagoDefender in 1905.

Abbott promoted the #GreatMigration, promoted civil rights, & fought against racism.

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Black History 2/6/2026 Meet Robert Sengstacke Abbott: the Father of Black Journalism 📰✊ Founder of The Chicago Defender, he championed equality, civil rights, and paved the way for generations of Black journalists. #BlackHistory #JournalismPioneer #ChicagoDefender #CivilRights

#roberttownsend #naacp #hollywood #chicagodefender #film #tv

#chicagodefender #blackdiasporanews

Commemorating the 1919 Chicago Race Riot: How Public Art and the Chicago Defender Keep the Story Alive Historian Peter Cole joins The Chicago Defender’s CD120 series to reflect on the 1919 Chicago Race Riot, the Defender’s groundbreaking coverage, and how public art is helping the city heal and remembe...

Commemorating the 1919 Chicago Race Riot: How Public Art and the Chicago Defender Keep the Story Alive. A recent interview with me conducted by @tacuma-roe.bsky.social managing editor of the legendary #chicagodefender chicagodefender.com/commemoratin...

Hoodoo vs. Holy Ghost: The ‘Sinners’ Controversy

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#chicagodefender #blackdiasporanews #sinners #blacksky

Majority-Black Town Launches Armed Protection Group After Neo-Nazi Rally

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#chicagodefender #blackdiasporanews

Syleena Johnson on Chicago Soul, ‘The Chi’ Supergroup, and Honoring Her Father’s Legacy

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#chicagodefender #blackdiasporanews

The Chicago Defender: Voice of the People - MyStar95.com From the vibrant spectacle of the Bud Billiken Parade to the powerful voice of the Chicago Defender, the spirit of Black Chicago resonates deeply. Earlier this month, we explored the parade’s history,...

The Chicago Defender's story is incredible. From its early days to today, it's been a vital voice for the Black community. Visit MyStar95.com for more stories that are important and make a difference. #ChicagoDefender #BlackHistory #Journalism #Chicago #History

Family of Sonya Massey Reaches $10M Settlement After Fatal Police Shooting, Pushes for Reform

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#chicagodefender #blackdiasporanews

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Bold Rebuke of Trump’s America

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#chicagodefender #blackdiasporanews

“Great Migration” now playing on PBS is excellent. #GreatMigration
#HenryLouisGates
#BlackHistory
#ChicagoDefender