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• Meet 3 Chicago Men Who Are ‘Hero Dads’

  18-06-2023 23:03
  
  This Father’s Day Weekend, the Chicago Defender profiled three outstanding dads securing a legacy for their families and lending a helping hand to their communities.
  We profiled City Councilman Joseph Williams, media personality Ross Mac and entrepreneur James Denman.
  Find out why these Chicago-raised men are “Hero Dads” below:Meet Joseph Williams: Father, Councilman and Village Keeper. Read about the triumphant ascension of this community-minded dad and councilman he
  
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• How a Chicago Father Inspired His Daughter to Build a Business Legacy

  18-06-2023 16:00
  
  For Father’s Day weekend, the Chicago Defender highlights distinguished Black men from our city who are outstanding dads.
  How’s this for an early lesson on entrepreneurship that one Chicago dad passed on to his daughter? 
  Jamee Denman was around seven years old when her father, James, started a business and named it after her. It was called Jamee’s Italian Beef & Pizza. 
  “I remember being in school, and my dad used to bring the flyers to school to advertise,
  
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• Spectacular Juneteenth Celebrations To Check Out Across The US

  18-06-2023 15:47
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  It’s the second year of Juneteenth being celebrated as a federal holiday, and the festivities are bolder than ever. Across the United States, many cities, organizations, and communities are hosting their own events to celebrate Black people being freed from slavery on June 19, 1865. These celebrations include educational forums, cookouts, music festivals, 5K runs, parades, neighborhood gatherings, and much more.
  If you’re traveling this weekend or want to see what
  
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• Debunking Harmful Myths About Black Fatherhood

  18-06-2023 15:00
  
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  A prevailing stereotype about Black society is that most Black fathers aren’t there for their children. Despite plenty of data unraveling this falsehood, many Black fathers are still met with microaggressions and exaggerated praise for being present in their kids’ lives.
  Luckily, there are people working every day to change how society looks at Black fathers. Before diving into their work, let’s check out the numbers that reflect the reality of Black fatherh
  
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• 27th American Black Film Festival Ends on High Note, Celebrating Black Voices and Film Excellence

  18-06-2023 03:03
  (photo: The Color Purple Cast, Images Courtesy of American Black Film Festival)
  Day 4 of the highly anticipated 27th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) concluded with resounding triumph, showcasing the profound impact of meaningful storytelling in the world of filmmaking. The day was filled with captivating events, including the prestigious Best of ABFF Awards Ceremony, a candid discussion on amplifying Black voices, and an exclusive early screening of the highly anticipated series “I&rsq
  
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