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    FAA Grounds All U.S. Flights Amid Major Communication Outage

    The FAA ordered a rare nationwide ground stop Friday after communication failures hit air traffic control centers across the U.S., raising serious safety and infrastructure concerns.

    The Great Migration: How 6 Million Black Americans Changed America Forever

    From 1910 & 1970, roughly 6 million Black Americans left the South for industrial cities in the North & West, causing The Great Migration

    A Time to Give, a Time to Receive: Where Chicagoans Can Find Thanksgiving Meals

    For many of us, the holidays are the best part of the year. The leaves change color, the air gets colder, and pumpkin spice...

    Wes Moore Announces New Book as 2028 Presidential Speculation Continues

    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is preparing to release a new book focused on unity and healing a divided nation. The announcement comes as his name continues to surface in conversations about the 2028 presidential election.

    The Chicago Defender 2026 Holiday Events & Shopping Guide

    Chicago’s holiday season brings cultural celebrations, live entertainment, family activities, festive markets and opportunities to support local businesses. Whether you’re planning a family outing, shopping...

    Mayor Brandon Johnson Gains Labor and Veteran Support at Bronzeville Gathering

    On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, community members gathered at Chicago’s Victory Monument in Bronzeville to launch “Veterans for Brandon,” announcing their support for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reelection...

    Scott Colom Reflects On Historic Win, Pledges To Serve All Mississippians In First Speech

    Mississippi Sen.-elect Scott Colom reflected on faith, perseverance and his commitment to serving all residents after his historic election victory.

    Chicago City Council Majority Rejects Johnson’s $17.6 Billion Budget Plan

    Twenty-eight alderpersons oppose major tax increases in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed 2027 budget, deepening a dispute over how Chicago will close an $882 million financial shortfall.

    Scott Colom Projected To Become Mississippi’s First Black Elected U.S. Senator

    Democrat Scott Colom is projected to defeat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race.

    Irma P. Hall, Big Mama In ‘Soul Food,’ Dead At 91

    Irma P. Hall, the actress who played the beloved family matriarch Big Mama in the 1997 film Soul Food, has died. She was 91.

    There Are Now More Seats. We Need a Larger Table.

    By Dennis Archer, Jr. - Chairman & CEO, sixteen42 ventures Colleagues & Friends,A few weeks before the general election, a dear friend of mine,...
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