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…
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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…
On any given day, Peter Gaona is the personification of cool. With his penchant for vintage jackets, bow ties and a killer pair of eyewear, it’s no surprise…
Anyone whose pursued a career in entrepreneurship will tell you, it’s not for the faint of heart. While being one’s own boss is ultimately rewarding, the road can…
Legacy Men’s Boutique Owner Mandene Muhammad “I used to have to take you all kicking and screaming to the thrift stores, now you have the nerve to open…