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Semicolon Books, Black Woman-Owned Literary Haven, to Close Its Doors

Semicolon Books, a cherished Chicago institution and one of the city’s only Black woman-owned bookstores is closing its doors for good. Proprietress Danielle (Danni)...

Beloved Entrepreneur, Advocate and Mentor Vincent Sheffield Leaves Blueprint for Better Living

Beloved entrepreneur Vincent Sheffield had a rare ability for connecting people and a remarkable capacity for building strong relationships with individuals and agencies to...

Cassius Butts Book ‘Exceptional’ Defies the Norm

While Cassius Butts has been a stellar steward for getting resources to the black business community, and a major player representing Black interests in...

Black Business Month: How To Start A Business

Happy Black Business Month! If the last few years have taught us anything, it's that time is extremely valuable. So, finding ways to maximize your...

Voting Begins for the IHeartMedia Chicago The “Brilliantly Black Business Awards”

In June 2020, iHeartMedia Chicago launched “Brilliantly Black” as a community resource initiative to support local Black-owned businesses, restaurants, and non-profits. Each radio station...

Millennial Minds with Sherina Maye Edwards

…because black millennial women who balance the personal and professional need the spotlight, too. In life, our main assignment should be to use our...

The Funnel Cake Man “Fun for Everyone”

You can't spell funnel cake without the word fun. This delightful dessert made of fried dough is an amazing treat for people of all...

Let’s Talk Excellence: Small Business and Entrepreneurship with Vintrendi Wines

What happens when the age-old tradition of wine-making meets modern taste buds? Vintrendi Wines are born. The winemakers at Vintrendi aim to create wines...

“Product Freak”, The First Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store in Flossmoor Opens

Black hair care is a billion-dollar industry. The 2018 Nielsen report that African American women spent $54 million on beauty and hair products in...

Far South Side Celebrates Opening of Lexington Betty Smokehouse

Surrounded by community and elected leaders and dozens of fans of her renowned cooking,  Chef Dominque Leach and the Pullman community celebrated the opening...
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