Now a weekly paper in Chicago, this newspaper was once the only daily Black publication in the country. CNN contributor Roland Martin used to be the publisher.The Chicago Defender is in the Chicago, IL DMA. The Chicago Defender is an African-American publication that offers ROP and insert advertising opportunities in its circulation. It is a paid tabloid format newspaper that has been in operation since 1905. Echo Media has direct relationships with over 7,500 newspapers providing tremendous local coverage.