Chicago Defender
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May- 2020 -4 May#NNPA BlackPress
LIVESTREAM: #SaveLocalJournalism — Publishers Discuss the Need for Strategy, Innovation and Community Support in the Era of COVID-19
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Wednesday, May 6 at 1PM ET, four publishers from across the country, including Bobby Henry of…
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Mar- 2020 -17 March#NNPA BlackPress
Black Press of America Celebrates 193 Years of Freedom-Fighting Journalism
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As we deal with some of the most challenging times in modern history, it is important that…
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Sep- 2019 -28 September#NNPA BlackPress
Black Bourbon Society hosts Virtual Louisville event in Chicago
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Founded by Samara Rivers, Black Bourbon Society is a tiered membership organization that bridges the gap between…
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28 September#NNPA BlackPress
Eric M. Wallace Announces Republican Primary Bid for State Senate Dist. 40
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Co-founder and President of Freedom’s Journal Institute for the Study of Faith and Public Policy; as well as…
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28 September#NNPA BlackPress
Congressional Health Subcommittee Considers Congresswoman Kelly’s MOMMA’s Act, Comprehensive Legislation Designed to Save Mothers’ Lives
CHICAGO DEFENDER — In an effort to address the gross disparity facing mothers of color, especially African American mothers, the MOMMA’s…
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26 September#NNPA BlackPress
September is National Preparedness Month in Illinois
CHICAGO DEFENDER — National Preparedness Month is recognized each September as a way to promote family and community disaster and emergency…
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26 September#NNPA BlackPress
CTA Introduces “Baby on Board!” Buttons to Help Pregnant Riders Find a Seat
CHICAGO DEFENDER — As part of its ongoing efforts to promote customer courtesy, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that…
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25 September#NNPA BlackPress
Entrepreneur Creates Flashcards That Teach Children About Black Millionaires And Billionaires
CHICAGO DEFENDER — New Orleans-based media company, Raising Black Millionaires, has just released the first volume in their series of…
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24 September#NNPA BlackPress
DOI Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $15 Million in 2019
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Illinois Department of Insurance can help you find out if you’re owed a portion of the millions…
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24 September#NNPA BlackPress
Children’s Home & Aid Honors Chicago Couple For Dedication to Children and Families
CHICAGO DEFENDER — At their 99th September Gala, the Children’s Home & Aid Woman’s Board presented John and Fran Edwardson with…
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