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There was a time when the Chicago Defender was one of the largest newspapers in the world. At its height, it was also nationally recognized as the most influential black newspaper in the country. Today, however, the century-old paper is ending one era and embracing what’s ahead.
Officials at the Chicago Defender recently announced that it is ceasing its print operations and will move to a digital-only format. The legendary newspaper has been a premier news outlet in the African American community since its launch in 1905 by founder John Sengstacke Abbott. From reporting on the anti-lynching legislation to coverage of the first black president of the United States, the Chicago Defender has been on the front lines covering topics that matter most to its community.
Photo Credit: J.D. Smith at ceounlimitedfirm.com
Leaders at the paper said it needs to evolve in order to cater to the needs of a new generation. As a result of the digital revolution, Chicago Defender believes that moving toward a web-focused strategy will help them better serve their audience.
“We understand that to some of our loyal readers, this rite of passage is a painful one. However, we are committed to preserving the legacy of the Chicago Defender and are excited to be making this bold step to ensure its vitality for the next 100 years,” said Hiram E. Jackson, CEO of Real Times Media, which owns the paper, in a statement. “We remain committed to being an iconic news organization, but we must double-down in the areas where we are seeing growth. Ceasing print operations allows us to do that. And readers of the Defender are now all over the city, reaching them online is a win-win for all of us.”
Center: Rev. Jesse Jackson (Photo Credit: J.D. Smith at ceounlimitedfirm.com)
On July 10, the Defender printed its’ last commemorative final print edition and shared it with a group of influential leaders in Chicago during a press event. Notable speakers and attendees included public relations pioneer Midge Kimberly, president and CEO of Partnership Radio Abraham “Abe” Thompson, and Rev. Jesse Jackson, who shared stories about the paper’s origins and his time as a writer with the publication.
Longtime ‘Chicago Defender’ reader Midge Kimberly (Photo Credit: J.D. Smith at ceounlimitedfirm.com)
As a longtime reader, Kimberly says she has witnessed the evolution of the Chicago Defender since the 1980s and shared sentiments about the impact of this transition to digital-only. “The media landscape has shifted rapidly. I’ve been reading the Chicago Defender for decades and was always excited to pick up my copy of the newspaper. But I know the next generation has embraced news in a different way and I hope the Defender gets the support and direction they need to implement a robust strategy.”
She added that she hopes new readers will be just as impacted by the outlet’s coverage. “I want the next generation to experience the feelings of community, support, and empowerment that I felt when I read the paper.”
The folks at Mondo always bring fans the coolest retro-style movie posters during convention season, and this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego is no different. For this year’s 50th Annual Comic-Con, they’re celebrating classic films from the ’90s like Jurassic Park and The Sandlot, along with the ’80s animated Transformers film. And as a change of pace, several NASA Apollo mission safety posters from the ’60s featuring the Peanuts characters are also getting loving recreations. Both Peanuts posters feature the artwork from their legendary creator, Charles Schulz.
The SDCC editions will be available at the Mondo booth (#435) during SDCC, and any remaining product will go on sale online at a later date. The exception is the Peanuts posters; the Peanuts variants will be available at the Mondo booth while the Peanuts regular editions will be available at the Peanuts Worldwide booth (#1635). SDCC editions will go on sale at the Mondo booth on various days noted below, and will be available when the convention doors open to the public on that date. If a poster has an online counterpart, it will be available at mondotees.com the same day the SDCC edition is available at the booth.
Jurassic Park by Francesco Francavilla
SDCC – Variant. Edition of 175. $75. / ONLINE – Regular. Edition of 325. $55
24”x 36” Printed by DL Screenprinting
On Sale Date – Saturday, July 20
Transformers: The Movie by César Moreno
SDCC – Regular. Edition of 275. $55. / Online – Variant. Edition of 125. $75
24”x 36” Printed by DL Screenprinting
On Sale Date – Saturday, July 20
The Sandlot by Paul Mann
SDCC – Edition of 275. $60.
36”x 24” / Printed by DL Screenprinting
On Sale Date – Saturday, July 20
Apollo Era Safety Poster A (“Apollo Will Be Judged…”) featuring artwork by Charles Schulz
SDCC – Mondo booth – Variant. Edition of 175. $45. / SDCC – Peanuts Worldwide (booth #1635) – Regular. Edition of 175. $45.
18”x 24” / Printed by DL Screenprinting
On Sale Date – Wednesday, July 17
Apollo Era Safety Poster B (“Dirt and Fibers”) featuring artwork by Charles Schulz
SDCC – Mondo booth – Variant. Edition of 175. $45. / SDCC – Peanuts Worldwide (booth #1635) – Regular. Edition of 175. $45.
18”x 24” / Printed by DL Screenprinting
On Sale Date – Wednesday, July 17
For more information, be sure to head on over to mondotees.com.
Images: Mondo
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