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Stories, resources, people, and opportunities moving Black communities forward.
Black Pages InternationalBlack Pages International Expo:Why Community Connections Matter in Chicago3 min read
Local EconomyKeep It Close: How Chicago Neighborhoods Can Power Black-Owned Commerce4 min read
Directory GuidesFind Black-Owned Businesses in Chicago by Category4 min read
Tech & InnovationLocal SEO and AI Search Visibility for Black-Owned Businesses in Chicago5 min read
Local GuidesYour Black Chicago Weekend-Culture, Food, Shopping and Community4 min read
Business ResourcesCapital Access Made Simple: A Chicago Funding Guide for Restaurants and Storefronts5 min read
Local GuidesA Chicago Neighborhood Guide to Discovering Black-Owned Businesses4 min read
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Keeana Barber and JamesWheeler, the visionary leaders of WDB Market-ing, exemplify the spirit of innovation and community empowerment. As ManagingPartners, their…
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"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." - Maya Angelou
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GROWTH TRENDS Black-owned businesses in Illinois saw revenue losses during the pandemic, with 66% reporting losses in a 2023 survey. However,…
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Mr. Robert Chandler has been in the roofing business for over 30 years. Mr. Chandler is known for completing the job…
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Founder of Phillips Fine Art LLC Clifford Gerald Phillips is a professionally taught artist who has received national and local recognition…
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Licensed Certified Public Accountant and Canadian Professional Accountant. Frances l. Wallace, JD, CPA, CPA, CA represents clients before the Internal Revenue…
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