Honorees are selected because they have stood the test of time, are rising to new heights and continue to daily set the pace on October 17, 2009.

Bud Billiken Day was originated in 1929, as Mr. Abbott’s wish to organize a day of fun for youth who sold his newspaper and the Club members, celebrated on August 8, 2009. Click here to find out the history, dates, and events with the Bud Billiken parade, as well as information on the 2009 Bud Billiken King and Queen contest.

Real Times Media and the Chicago Defender welcome our readers to check out the Sound Tour with Mary Mary, Marvin Sapp, Kierra "Kiki" Sheard and Bill Moss Jr. Click here to find out how to purchase or win tickets to the Arie Crown theater performance on Friday, May 29, 2009.

The Pastors Salute will pay tribute to notable Pastors in the Chicago area on June 13, 2009.

100 BLACK MEN OF CHICAGO, INC. has continued to be extremely active and impactful as a leading community-based organization. The organization’s success with mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic development outreach programs has been evident locally, nationally and internationally. Click here for details on the 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc.'s 12th Annual Benefit Awards Reception on May 23, 2009.

Celebrate Biz Markie's Birthday with Slick Rick giving us a special birthday performance and Biz on the turntables on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 8 p.m.

Join us for the 3rd annual celebration of Chicago’s African American Women of Excellence on April 17, 2009.

This event is a month-long exhibition with a VIP reception mid-month followed by a short lecture by a prominent African American historian on February 2 - March 31, 2009.