We Chicagoans are a stylish bunch. Whether brunchin’ or club hoppin’ we love to keep it fashionable. Even our casual looks are all about making a statement. Thankfully, Chicago’s apparel brands…
Black Girls Read Book Club Simply put, Black women are killing every aspect of the game right now. From their domination in sports, (think Serena and Symone), to strides…
It may seem hard to believe that there was once a time when the Black woman’s search for the perfect shade of foundation or skincare that met our…
Joyce Dawkins – Founder of She ROCKS It Joyce Dawkins is a woman on a mission to share who SHE is with the world! In 2016, she founded She…
Grant Crusor wants to make vinyl more accessible to South Side enthusiasts They say the best business ideas come from finding a need and filling it. For then Hyde-Park…
Global Attic LLC Founder Kabria Cummings When Kabria Cummings arrives for our morning meeting, she’s exactly how you’d picture her. Armed with a friendly smile, and dressed more chicly…
Javondlynn Dunagan- Owner of JMD Defense and Investigations They say that one of the first rules of starting a business is to find a need and fill it.…
Nzingha Nommo- Owner of AfriWare Books In the age of Amazon, sustaining a brick and mortar bookstore has been no easy feat. Once prevalent bookstore chains like Borders…
As we tackle our holiday shopping this year, let’s not forgot our local black-owned businesses. Small businesses help drive the economy and offer shoppers a chance to find unique…