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10 Black Owned Wellness Experiences in Chicago to Explore & Support This Black History Month
Explore Black Owned wellness experiences in Chicago offering holistic care, spa services, and self-care this Black History Month.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 62 min read


I AM BLACK HISTORY | Peggy Davis
Peggy Davis is Black History because she reshaped philanthropy through equity and accountability. As former Vice President of Community Impact at The Chicago Community Trust, she led strategies that centered racial justice, strengthened nonprofits, and elevated community voice across Chicago. Her leadership proves that systems can change when guided by purpose and integrity.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 62 min read


I AM BLACK HISTORY | Scheherazade Tillet
Scheherazade Tillet is Black History because she transformed art into healing and storytelling into justice. As co founder of A Long Walk Home, her work centers Black girlhood, confronts violence against women, and creates spaces for collective healing. Through photography, performance, and activism, she ensures Black girls are seen, honored, and remembered.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 53 min read


I AM BLACK HISTORY | Ayesha Jaco
Ayesha Jaco is Black History because she transformed art into action and culture into community power. From founding Move Me Soul and co founding M.U.R.A.L. to leading West Side United, her work bridges creativity, education, and health equity. Rooted in Sankofa, she honors the past while building systems that uplift Chicago’s West Side.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 52 min read


I AM BLACK HISTORY | Jahmal Cole
Jahmal Cole is Black History because he turned service into a citywide movement. As founder of My Block My Hood My City, he has spent decades connecting Chicago’s youth and neighborhoods through education, exposure, and consistent community action. His work proves that love for your city, when paired with service, can create lasting change.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 32 min read


10 Black Owned Experiences & Things to Do in Chicago to Explore & Support This Black History Month
Chicago is full of culture rich experiences created by Black Owned businesses across art, food, wellness, retail, and entertainment. This curated list highlights 10 Black Owned experiences and things to do in Chicago to explore and support this Black History Month; each offering a unique way to engage with the city’s creative and cultural landscape.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 32 min read


I AM BLACK HISTORY | Milton Latrell
Milton Latrell is Black History because he transformed style into confidence and fashion into community. Raised in Bronzeville by a seamstress mother, he co founded Agriculture, a menswear boutique rooted in personalized service and timeless design. Through his work, Milton continues to affirm Black identity, elevate presence, and prove that Black owned luxury can thrive with intention and legacy.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 22 min read


10 Black Owned Coffee Shops + Bookstores to Support This Black History Month
Discover 10 Black Owned coffee shops and bookstores in Chicago to support this Black History Month. From community centered cafés to bookstores amplifying Black voices, these spaces offer more than coffee and books; they create culture, connection, and impact across the city.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 22 min read


I AM BLACK HISTORY | Christopher Brackenridge
Christopher Brackenridge is Black History because he transformed culture into craft and community into commerce. Born and raised in Bronzeville, he co founded Agriculture, a menswear boutique rooted in timeless style, personalized service, and Black excellence. His work proves that confidence, identity, and legacy can be tailored and sustained through intentional Black ownership.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 22 min read


10 Black Owned Brunch Spots in Chicago to Support This Black History Month
Looking for Black-owned brunch spots in Chicago? This curated list highlights 10 must visit brunch destinations to support this Black History Month and beyond.

Black Book Chicago
Feb 12 min read


Introducing Black Book Chicago: Chicago’s Newest Black Owned Business Directory
Black Book Chicago is Chicago’s newest Black Owned Business directory, created to showcase Black Owned Businesses, strengthen community connections, and make intentional support simple and accessible.

Black Book Chicago
Jan 262 min read


5 Ways Chicago Business Owners Can Increase Visibility in 2026
Discover 5 ways to boost your black owned business visibility in Houston for 2026. Leverage Black Book Houston to stand out and succeed!

Black Book Chicago
Jan 251 min read


How Supporting Black Owned Businesses Strengthens Chicago’s Economy
Discover how supporting Black Owned Businesses in Houston boosts the local economy. Learn why Black Owned business Houston matters for community growth.

Black Book Chicago
Jan 251 min read


Why Being Listed in Black Book Chicago Is a Game Changer for Local Businesses.
Discover how supporting Black Owned Businesses in Chicago boosts the local economy. Learn why Black Owned business Chicago matters for community growth.

Black Book Chicago
Jan 251 min read
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