The Bud Billiken Parade and Festival celebrated 93 years of tradition and legacy on Aug. 13, 2022. The Bronzeville community of Chicago was brimming with
Myiti Sengstacke-Rice sat down with rolling out to discuss the importance and return of the Bud Billiken Parade, the precautions that have been taken during
The Bud Billiken Parade celebrated 90 years in existence on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. The parade was created by Robert Sengstacke Abbott, founder of the
Myiti Sengstacke-Rice, Ed.D., is president and CEO of the Chicago Defender Charities, which produces the 90-year-old Bud Billiken Parade and Festival. Her career in media,
2016 has been a tumultuous year thus far and Black men are definitely on the radar of everyone in the world. We must recognize that
“American race prejudice must be destroyed.” That statement is number one on a list of nine goals in the Chicago Defender Bible. They are just as
One of the most significant and influential Black women in media and American publishing today, Hermene Hartman is a well-rounded media personality addressing the soul,
Darryl Pitts, TV and film director, native Chicagoan and Chicago Defender journalist discusses his career path, the platforms he utilizes to measure success and how love
The panel discussed the African American consumer’s habits, preferences and brand loyalty.
This is the Chicago Defender’s sixth annual salute to Women of Excellence.
“I think there is a John Johnson among you.”
