Mary L. Datcher
The Chicago Defender
Chicago, IL, United States
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3rd District Cook County Commissioner Candidate William “Bill” Lowry
When 16-year old Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed ten feet from William Lowry’s home in 2013, it created a ripple effect throughout his household and throughout the Kenwood community. → Read More
Chicago Defender’s Top 20 Most Influential Political Figures
Chicago’s political environment has had an interesting and dramatic history since the days of the first Black Elected Cook County Commissioner John Jones in 1871. → Read More
Building New Bridges: An Interview With WBC’s CEO Andrea Zopp
None of us have a clear vision to where our journey will carry us. Many will follow the educational and trade path—leading to an adequate profession while we go where the wind blows. → Read More
ABC 7 Celebrates Black History Month Kicking Off New Season of Heart and Soul
Heart & Soul co-hosts, Hosea Sanders and Cheryl Burton. ABC 7 is Chicago Proud to celebrate Black History Month with special news reports, programming and vignettes throughout February. → Read More
Obama Presidential Center: Transforming A Park, Bringing Together A Global Village
Not since the 1893 Columbian Exposition has the South Side had a real economic and environmental make-over. It’s been over a century since Jackson Park became the catalyst of innovation, culture, social nobility and economic vibrancy. → Read More
In the Mix: The Struggle Is REAL, Black History Is American History
Women have to fight every day in various ways. Whether it’s on the job, at the office or in the comforts of our homes. It can be at times a mental struggle because we are expected to perform different tasks and be good at them all. → Read More
Today! Details About Women’s March to the Polls Takes Place in Chicago
With a government shutdown in temporarily in place, emotions are high in preparation of today’s Women’s March Chicago’s March to the Polls kicking off this morning with a video montage about … → Read More
Coming to America: The Stories of Chicago Black Immigrants
When we look at immigration reform around our country, often the images of undocumented immigrants from Spanish speaking countries flash across our screens. → Read More
In the MIX: MLK Day Brings Out Political Players, Bronzeville Bistro Pop Up
The kick off of political season was not holiday parties, toy and coat drives but a celebration of the most important and impactful man of our era—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev. → Read More
Tracie Morris: Nurturing Talent, Creating Leaders
Surrounded by the love and nurturing of her family, Tracie Morris knew she was destined for great things, but growing up throughout the various communities on the South Side of Chicago—she didn’t quite know where her path would lead her. → Read More
Lynn Whitfield: Passion and Purpose
The entertainment world has been blessed with some phenomenal talent throughout the decades, but as many cross over the threshold of fame, very few stay standing in the spotlight. → Read More
In the MIX: Holiday Things To Do For The Shorties, Chicago Artists Give Back
If you are a parent, guardian, or like me a devoted auntie to pre-K to pre-teens—then it is vitally important to find out where all the hip holiday outings for kids are in Chicagoland. → Read More
CBS 2 Veteran Weatherman Steve Baskerville Retires
On Tuesday, chief meteorologist for CBS Chicago, Steve Baskerville announced he would be entering wonderful land of retirement. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE | Ken Dunkin: The Truth, Regrets and Re-election
For 13 years Ken Dunkin served constituents in the 5th District as the State Representative in the Illinois General Assembly. → Read More
In the MIX: Petition Countdown, Cheryl Burton’s Mother Passes
Petition filing week kicked off with political heavy weights hand delivering hundreds to thousands of completed forms to the Board of Elections office on Monday. → Read More
Wendell Phillips Academy Wins Second State Championship Title
Once again, the high school heroes of Bronzeville earned a second high school state championship in a 5A Class Division under their belt. Congratulations to Wendell Phillips Academy High School on this wonderful achievement. → Read More
Remembering Harold Washington: A Man Like No Other
Remembering Harold Washington Mayor Washington visits sick child. (The Chicago Defender Photo Files) He was our hero, our role model, a man of the people. → Read More
Great Holiday Reads By Rickey Smiley, Kim Fields, Dick Gregory and More
As long as there is something to say, there will always be books to publish, written by authors sharing a different viewpoint of the world. → Read More
Jamaica Jerk Villa Bar and Grill: Real Caribbean Food
Chicago has some of the best Caribbean food spots and the choices are growing. → Read More
In the MIX: AMAs Lack of Real Diversity, More CPS School Closures?
In the MIX: AMAs Lack of Real Diversity, More CPS School Closures? → Read More