Absolutely Anything Essential is a Black woman-owned gift shop, wellness destination, creative studio, and event space in Chicago’s Bronzeville community. Owner Kenya Renee built the business as a place…
THC by Chi'Tiva is a Chicago THC lounge and retail shop with locations in Wicker Park/Bucktown and the South Loop. The concept combines cannabis culture with a relaxed café-style…
Play Street Museum South Loop is an interactive children’s museum in Chicago’s South Loop designed to encourage imagination, creativity, learning, and social development through play. The small-scale museum creates…
Forty Acres Fresh Market is a Black woman-owned grocery store in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Founder Liz Abunaw launched the business in 2018 to improve access to fresh, affordable food…
Innate Allure is a Black-owned skincare studio in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood specializing in customized facials, skin rejuvenation, waxing, and lash and brow treatments. Founded by licensed esthetician Kaila…
14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar is a Caribbean-inspired restaurant in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Since 2016, the restaurant has paired Caribbean flavors with creative cocktails, music, and a…
House of the Lorde is a Black feminist artist-run space in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood dedicated to movement, performance, study, creativity, and community. Founded by interdisciplinary artist Jenn Freeman, also…
Bocadillo Market is a Spanish-inspired café, restaurant, and market in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, serving bocadillos, tapas, coffee, pastries, and Spanish specialties. Located on Grand Avenue, the restaurant offers…
Chicago French Press is a Black-owned, woman-owned coffee company specializing in freshly roasted specialty coffee, flavorful blends, and premium loose-leaf teas. Founded in 2017 by entrepreneur Kris Christian, the…
Black Ensemble Theater is a Black-founded performing arts theater and nonprofit in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Actress, producer, and playwright Jackie Taylor founded the organization in 1976. Its mission focuses…