Where excellence meets impact in healthcare.
Explore the 2026 Chicago Defender Vital Signs honorees—25 outstanding Black professionals advancing care, equity, and innovation: /vitalsigns2026/
The standard of excellence is high! 🙌 We are proud to spotlight our next group of 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence honorees, featuring exceptional civic leaders and a hometown hero.
Let’s celebrate:
- Bryan K. Echols – Deputy Director of Impact Investments and Senior Advisor, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
- Bryan D. Hurt – Village Trustee, Village of Lynwood
- Carl Williams – Regional Community Outreach Manager, NHS
- Carlton Lenoir Sr. – Executive Director, Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund
- Derrick Rose – NBA Legend | Chicago Native & 2026 Chicago Defender Man of the Year
These visionaries are driving real change, creating opportunities, and uplifting our communities every single day.
🎟️ Click the link in our bio to purchase your tickets: /moetickets2026/
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Food is culture. Food is health. Food is history. And for Black communities in America, it's all three at once.
We want to hear how you navigate it.
Take our quick survey: /575xd7mz
#BlackFoodCulture #AtTheTableSurvey #BlackHealth
Let's talk about religion in Black America. @wordinblacknews ' religion and social justice reporter, Rev. Dorothy Boulware will speak with a group of panelists on topics ranging from Druski's viral megachurch skit, the church's handling of domestic violence to new preaching styles like spoken word.
Register to join: /mwhbukv2
#WordInBlack #BlackChurch #BlackReligion #Druski #HotTopics
Introducing the 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence honorees! 🌟 From corporate strategy and education to community foundations and entrepreneurship, these visionary leaders are shaping a brighter future for our city.
Join us in celebrating:
- Antonio Dwayne Orsborn – Business Intelligence Manager, UnitedLex
- Dr. Arthur Ray Davis Jr. – Chairman of the Board, Blue and White Foundation
- Ashton Clark – Co-Founder, Ticket Falcon
- Dr. Brian Kelly – Principal, King College Prep
- Brian Metcalf – CEO, Destiny Foundation
Don't miss the chance to celebrate these phenomenal men.
🎟️ Get your tickets now at the link in our bio or visit: /moetickets2026/
#ChicagoDefender #MenOfExcellence #CDMOE26 #CelebratingExcellence #ChicagoLeaders #CommunityImpact #HonoringTrailblazers #Inspiration #ChicagoPride
Show your support for these amazing men! ✊🏾 From entrepreneurs to civic leaders, the 2026 Class of Men of Excellence is making a lasting impact. Let’s celebrate their hard work together on June 12th.
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The countdown is ON! ⏳ In exactly 30 days, we’re heading to the Tinley Park Convention Center to celebrate the #CDMOE26 honorees. Get ready for an incredible evening of excellence. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now! 🎤✨
Tickets available at the link in our bio.
🏆 Celebrate leadership, legacy, and impact at the Chicago Defender 2026 Men of Excellence Awards & Induction Ceremony.
Join Chicago’s most influential leaders for an unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.
Limited seating available. Reserve your spot today through the link in our bio.
#CDMOE26 #ChicagoDefender #MenOfExcellence
Black women continue to face unique challenges when it comes to breast cancer - from late detection to disparities in care. During a recent panel hosted by @wordinblacknews , medical experts and survivors unpacked the realities too many women experience and shared why education, early screenings, and self-advocacy are critical. We invite you to watch the conversation, share the insights, and help spread awareness that could save lives.
🔗 /2026/04/breaking-the-silence-how-black-women-can-fight-breast-cancer/
#breastcancerawareness #blackwomenshealth #blackhealthmatters #listentoblackwomen #webinar
💐 This Mother’s Day, Carmela Wallace is a mother on a mission, carrying forward her son’s message of honesty, vulnerability, healing, and mental health awareness.
This special feature highlights a mother’s journey of strength, purpose, and perseverance as she and her eldest son Brian, continue the work her late son, music artist Juice WRLD, was passionate about during his life.
Through the Live Free 999 foundation, Carmela continues to create safe spaces and resources for young people facing mental health challenges, while encouraging open conversations about emotional wellness and healing.
The story also shines a light on the Homewood-Flossmoor community, the hometown where Carmela, her family, and Juice WRLD live and the lasting impact the artist’s legacy continues to have on the area and beyond.
The May Mother’s Day Edition of The Publisher’s Page, from “Dyanna’s Desk,” is here. 💐
This special column honors the resilience, sacrifices, love, and legacy of mothers and mother figures who continue to shape our families, communities, and culture with grace and strength.
Thank you for supporting the legendary Chicago Defender as we continue amplifying stories that matter.
💐 Read. Reflect. Share. Celebrate.
Link in bio or 📌
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