FILMMAKERS – COODIE SIMMONS AND CHIKE OZAH CO-FOUNDERS, CREATIVE CONTROL
These two innovators met when Coodie, a passionate Chicago-born storyteller, needed an artist, New Orleans-born Chike, to produce a trailer for Coodie’s documentary about Kanye West’s life, while accurately reflecting the African American culture. Within [...]
RESTAURATEUR AND YOUTH MENTOR – ERICK WILLIAMS EXECUTIVE CHEF, VIRTUE
Lynn: How do you envision this honor impacting your business? “I realize I am an example of what is possible from a modest beginning. . .We will always be a purpose-filled space for people of [...]
Yohance LaCour Designs Upscale Street-Style Wearable Art That Works For Everyone
By Erica Faye Watson @ericafayewatson Yohance Lacour began his work as a leather craftsman 10 years ago in an unlikely setting - prison. Prior to his incarceration, Yohance had been both an investigative reporter and an [...]
Original Afrowear: The OG Of Urban Fashion
By Gina B. @GinaSpot In the 90s, there was a limited representation by Black designers. Co-founder, Mustafa Abdullah (AKA DJ Mustafa Rocks) was winding down his popular Brotha Man line of fashion headwear. Abdullah’s idea [...]
QCDC Presents “Women+Commerce+Community” on Oct. 14
On Monday, October 14, 2019, Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) along with sponsors, Associated Bank, and The Chicago Community Trust will host “Women+Commerce+Community” in recognition of National Women’s Small Business Month. “Women+Commerce+Community” is the inaugural [...]
Northern Illinois University to Host Diversity Vendor Networking Fair
DeKALB, Ill. -- Companies looking to do business with Northern Illinois University and other state agencies are invited to the Diversity Vendor Networking Fair, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Duke [...]