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…
PHE Founder and CEO Veleda Simpson When Veleda Simpson became a mother, she knew early on that she wanted to provide the best possible educational opportunities to her…
According to Inc.com, “African-American entrepreneurs own more than 2.6 million firms and are building some of the nation’s fastest-growing companies.” Black women are the fastest growing group of…
Historically, the neighborhoods of Beverly and Evergreen Park have not been destination spots when it comes to finding Black-owned businesses. However, the tide has turned in recent years, with more…
Love Tea, LLC recently celebrated its’ two year anniversary and the handcrafted lemonade and tea brand is more popular than ever. We had the pleasure of sitting down…
There’s never a shortage of cool finds in Chicago, and Boxville can be added to that list. Boxville is Chicago’s first street food market and retail container mall.…
For over 20 years, Chicago’s Little Black Pearl has been a positive community contributor through its initiatives in arts and education. It has also been one of the…
When Rachel Dickerson walked into The Chop Shop restaurant one overcast afternoon last July, she immediately caught our group’s attention. We were attending a networking brunch, and Dickerson’s…