The case against Trump: what the Jan. 6 hearings reveal
Since July 27, 2021, a select House of Representatives Committee has been investigating the Jan.…
Community members say no to Carverdale landfill expansion
Residents of a historically Black and Hispanic community spoke out against a proposed landfill expansion…
We’re still fighting to end HIV in Black community
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Overturning Roe v. Wade: Black women hit hardest
Now that Roe v Wade has been overturned, the legal status of abortion is back in the hands of state lawmakers. And many believe this will have especially damaging consequences…
Mental Wellness Tools: Setting and Respecting Boundaries
Mental wellness isn’t only about how you understand and care for your mind and emotions. It’s also about how you…
Local Artists You Need to Know, June 2022 edition
The Defender issued a call for the names of local artists who deserve some shine;…
Justice Clarence Thomas accused of fanning flames of racism
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
Disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for using…
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