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May 5, 1905
Robert Abbott Founds the Chicago Defender
Robert Abbott founded the Chicago Defender, which became the most influential Black newspaper in the nation.
August 11, 1929
Bud Billiken Parade First Held
The Bud Billiken Parade, the largest African American parade in the United States, was first held in Chicago.