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GRAND MARSHAL: LAROYCE C. HAWKINS
In this exclusive interview for Bronzeville Life, Chicago PD star LaRoyce Hawkins sits down with Nikki Carpenter
2025 BUD BILLIKEN® HONORARY MARSHALS
HONORARY MARSHALS: Carol L. Adams, Ph.D., Dr. Peggy A. Montes, Stacy Davis Gates, McKinley Nelson, & Jasmyne Rudan
CHRIS WELCH – A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
IL House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is no stranger to firsts. In 2021, he made history as the first Black Speaker of the Illinois House of Rep.
REMEMBERING MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who forever redefined the role of the modern Black son on American television and later emerged as a soulful storyteller through poetry, and music
VIP MIXER
Chicago Defender Charities Fundraiser - Photo Credit: Erika Bracey Photography
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A TRIPLE THREAT: THE JOURNEY OF THE JOHNSON
“Oh my god!” is the reaction most people have when they first hear about Jax, Jori, and Jon. Not just because they share a birthday or look alike, but because they are triplets. And not just any triplets, but ones who attend three different Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
2025 BUD BILLIKEN® SCHOLARSHIP GALA
Photo Credits: He Shoots Lyfe Photography
2025 BUD BILLIKEN® ROYAL COURT
King - Caleb Green, Queen - Aniya Mallory, Prince - Dylan Davis, Princess - Jaimie Wordlaw, Crown Prince - Stephen Mitchell, Crown Princess - Jolie’ Gadson
BUD BILLIKEN® SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES (Part 2)
Khalis Muhammed, Madison Olimene, Kendall Pace, Rion Robinson, Amari Sails, Joshua Terry, Ty Townsend-Ford, Kaden Washington, Nina Washington, Patricia Washington, Aaron Williams, Kaylyn Wilson-Hill, William “Jax” Johnson, Jori Johnson, & Jon Johnson
BUD BILLIKEN® SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES (Part 1)
Saniyah As-Salaam, Baylei Best, Kobe Brown, India Culpepper, Zion Dawkins, Ardon Fields, Landyn Haywood, Hunter Holley, Kelsey Howard, Makenze Humphrey, Cayen Martin, & Kirsten Martin
BRONZE COLLEGE LIFE
HBCU FELLOWSHIP, ALUMNI, AND SCHOLARSHIP
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play a vital role in providing access to quality education for thousands of students from underrepresented and underserved communities.
HOW TO Decorate a Dorm Room ON A BUDGET
Fortunately, dorm room décor doesn’t fall into the luxury category of interior design. Here are some tips to get you started
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BRONZE HISTORY
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Bronze Films & Music
“THE CHI” IT’S MORE THAN A TELEVISION SHOW
Many television shows depicting life in Black Chicago have graced the small screen. Good Times (1974 -1979) is significant for [...]