Q&A with Brandi Neloms, Manager at Amazon
byAmazon has a new initiative targeting black businesses – the Black Business Accelerator Program They are committing $150 million to Black-Owned businesses as a…
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Q&A with Syreeta “Rhee” Talbert of Rhee360.com and The Talbert Foundation
byEntrepreneur Syreeta Talbert tragically lost her 21-year-old son, Jalen, to gun violence in 2018. While mourning and grieving are only seasonal, she believes that…
Q&A with Deborah D. Douglas- Author of The Civil Rights Trail
byDeborah D. Douglas is an award-winning journalist, cultural critic, and thought leader specializing in the African American lived experience. Deborah lives in Chicago,…
Q&A with Dr. Eric Whitaker Introducing “ZING”
byDr. Eric Whitaker is a physician-investor. Whitaker has an extensive background in medicine. He received his undergraduate in Chemistry from Grinnell College and a…
Say No to Alderman Sophia King’s Ordinance on House Museums
byAlderman Sophia King, Democrat 4thWard has proposed an Ordinance on House Museums. It is on the docket to be introduced to committee on Tuesday, March…
Building Wealth With Whitney Hampton
byThere are those who constantly take from the community and rarely replenish it. And then there are people like Whitney Hampton, who seem to…
The Case of Cheryl Grace Typifies Corporate Racism
byIn this day where loudly we proclaim Black Lives Matter, and as corporations examine the value of diversity and inclusion, racism remains. So it…
Q&A with Keisha Rucker -Co-Owner Hyde Park’s “The Soul Shack”
byKeisha Rucker wears multiple hats. Mother. Wife. Successful Entrepreneur. Mentor. Friend and more. Rucker’s entrepreneurial journey started as a student at Kenwood Academy, where…
Q&A With Andrew Bonsu and Phil Simpson Owner of Phlavz “Urban Jerk” Bar & Grille
byOriginally meeting through mutual connections in the music industry, Phil Simpson and Andrew Bonsu became fast friends and eventually decided to go into business…
Q&A Melody Spann-Cooper VON-TV
byN’DIGO: How has your business been affected by COVID? Spann-Cooper: Our business has actually grown in COVID. People have been enthralled in information regarding…
Sharial Howard, A “People Person” Realtor
bySharial Howard, a licensed realtor with @properties, is a competent, resourceful, and skillful negotiator who resides in the Bronzeville area of Chicago. She met…
Keeana Barber of WDB Marketing
byKeeana Barber is the current CEO of WDB Marketing, a design and printing agency. She began her career in promotions and graphic design, but…