
10 Lessons from Black Entrepreneurs Who Made It Big
What Does Success Really Mean? For Black entrepreneurs in Chicago and across the nation, “making it big” rarely comes without challenges. Yet, from corner bakeries to tech startups to real

From Side Hustle to Empire: Inspiring Journeys from the Black Pages
Every Empire Starts Small Many of today’s business titans in Chicago began their empires not with heavy funding or high-profile investors, but with determination, creativity, and modest side hustles. A

Malik’s Mission to Nourish Chicago
Malik’s vegan food truck was more than a business—it was a mission. Inspired by his mother’s recipes and a desire to make plant-based eating accessible in every neighborhood, Malik set