Chicago Defender's Legacy as a Voice for African Americans
The Chicago Defender, founded in 1905 by Robert Sengstacke Abbott, played a pivotal role in encouraging African Americans to migrate north during the Great Migration. Known as 'The World’s Greatest Weekly,' the newspaper became a national voice for African Americans, documenting racial inequality and supporting the Civil Rights Movement. Although it ceased print publication in 2019, the Defender continues to exist in digital form, maintaining its legacy as a significant cultural and historical institution. 
