Black Book Chicago

Elizabeth Abunaw is Black History because she transformed personal setback into community empowerment. She used her education, corporate experience, and strategic insight to challenge structural inequality and build something tangible.

Chef Erick Williams has transformed Chicago’s culinary landscape through Virtue Hospitality Group, blending elevated Southern cuisine with cultural storytelling and community impact. From award winning restaurants to mentorship programs, his work proves food can preserve history while creating opportunity.

Sterling “Steelo” Lofton is a world renowned Chicago footwork dancer, designer, and cultural innovator who has taken a South Side born art form to global stages. Through The Era Footwork Crew, StitchedbySteelo, and his “Footwork Saves Lives” campaign, he preserves culture while empowering the next generation.