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Black Innovation on the Rise in Chicago.

The next generation of Chicago builders, leaders, and creators shaping the city's future.

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Chicago.
Black Innovation on the Rise.

Covering Chicago's South and West sides—the entrepreneurs, artists, and community builders defining Black Chicago's next chapter.

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South Side

West Side

Bronzeville

Hyde Park

Evanston

James Brown, Bobby O’Jay and Doug Banks Inducted into The Radio Hall of Fame

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Food + Drink

Wade Cellars Hosts Dinner Series Featuring Black Culinary Talent

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Art + Culture

Chicago’s Iconic Lions Gets a ‛Bath’ After 21 Years

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Business

These Events Bring Spike To Chicago’s Rental Economy

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What's Happening

Jun

Juneteenth Freedom Festival

South Side, FL

Jun

Black Business Summit

Hyde Park

Jun

Cultural Arts Festival

West Side

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Business Spotlight

Art + Culture

WSU Reprints “The Spook who Sat by the Door”

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By The Numbers

870K+

Black Residents in Chicago

$14B

Black Business Economic Output

Generations of BLAC Audience

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Black Innovation on the Rise in Chicago.

Chicago.Black Innovation on the Rise.

James Brown, Bobby O’Jay and Doug Banks Inducted into The Radio Hall of Fame

Wade Cellars Hosts Dinner Series Featuring Black Culinary Talent

Chicago’s Iconic Lions Gets a ‛Bath’ After 21 Years

These Events Bring Spike To Chicago’s Rental Economy

WSU Reprints “The Spook who Sat by the Door”

Chicago.
Black Innovation on the Rise.