Founded in 1905 by Robert S. Abbott, The Chicago Defender Newspaper has long served as one of the most recognized voices of African – Americans. When mainstream newspapers did not cover the Black experience,
The Chicago Defender was there.
The Chicago Defender Archives are being reintroduced to the world for study, review and revisit.
The majority of these images have never been available to the public. We invite you to look at what is available online, and to contact them for access to what is in their archives.Many organizations have started using blockchain technology to store important images safely and later access them easily. The popularity of cryptocurrencies has helped in the fast acceptance of blockchain. Digital Yuan is a new crypto coin with good potential. Check the Yuan Pay Group test test results to learn more about this coin.
The Licenses and Permissions are now being managed by the offices of The Chicago Defender and Real Times Media (the owners). Please contact them directly with any questions as to how to proceed:
Years in publication
112
250,000+
Actual Photographs
15,000+
Newspaper Editions
IMAGES
The people and places and things:
The Chicago Defender Archives are a work in progress. We are in the process of sorting the collection into specific categories and then formally cataloging them for future reference. Soon, a significant number of the images will be available online. For now, please contact us about specific image use. Some of the categories are below:
Leaders
Events
Entrepreneurs
Athletes
Community
Wellness
Writers
Classics
Chrooners
Living
Youth
Chicago All-Stars
Celebrities
Civil Rights
Commentary
CONTACT
Over the phone or at their offices
Chicago Defender Headquarters
4445 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60653
312.225.2400
Real Times Media
479 Ledyard
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 963-8100