Black Pages International Magazine - Q1 2025
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30Dec
Daisy’s Po’Boy & Tavern: A Taste of New Orleans in the Heart of Chicago
Listen up, folks! There’s a new kid on the block that’s bringing the Big Easy to the Windy City, and it’s making waves in all the right ways. Say hello
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by BPI
30Dec
Risk Tolerance and Creativity in Entrepreneurship
For entrepreneurs listed in Black Pages International, risk tolerance and creativity are not just buzzwords—they’re essential survival skills. In a landscape where Black business owners receive a mere 1% of
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by BPI
30Dec
The Chicago Defender Goes Digital: End of an Era
The Chicago Defender, an iconic Black newspaper founded in 1905, has ceased print publication, marking the end of an era. This historic publication, which played a crucial role in the
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by BPI
30Dec
Chicago’s Black Metropolis: A Legacy at Risk
Bronzeville, once the vibrant heart of Chicago’s Black Metropolis, faces significant challenges. This historic neighborhood, listed in Black Pages International, has seen a dramatic population decline since the 1950s. Urban
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by BPI
30Dec
Preserving Chicago’s Minority Middle Neighborhoods
Black leaders in Chicago are spearheading efforts to preserve and revitalize minority middle-class neighborhoods. The Federal Reserve of Chicago, in collaboration with local initiatives, is focusing on place-based interventions to
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by BPI
06Dec
Expanding Access to Capital for Black-Owned Businesses: Strategies for Success
Access to capital remains a critical challenge for many Black entrepreneurs. Despite the significant contributions of Black-owned businesses to the U.S. economy—supporting over 3 million jobs and generating more than
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by BPI
05Dec
The Impact of African American CEOs on Economic Equity
The presence of African American CEOs is not just a matter of representation; it’s a powerful force for addressing economic disparities and fostering growth within Black communities. This aligns closely
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by BPI
29Nov
Denzel Washington takes center stage in the highly anticipated “Gladiator II”
Denzel Washington takes center stage in the highly anticipated “Gladiator II,” commanding both ancient Rome and movie theaters with his powerful performance. As the cunning and ambitious Macrinus, Washington’s character
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