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Black Owned Businesses In Chicago
Nikki Carpenter, also known as "Nikki and the City", is a lifestyle writer & blogger from Chicago. Nikki's work has been featured on ESSENCE & Huff Post LIVE, just to name a few. She is a regular contributor to Black & Married With Kids and the columnist of JET Magazine's "Giving You the Gospel". Nikki is also the author of "When God Said Yes" & "The 30 Day Man Fast".
Alicia McGhee
November 26, 2013Definitely should add Sweet Maple’s Cafe and Soul Vegan.
Nikki and The City
November 26, 2013Will do! Thanks for the suggestions!
Rashad Glover
May 1, 2014Yup, I love both places
rich
December 3, 2013If someone was openly posting “white owned business” blacks would be freaking out….stop perpetuating racism
Andrea Caldwell
May 19, 2014The presumption is that most businesses in the Black Community are owned by other ethnic groups. As long as the wealth gap is as large as it is, promotion of black establishments is essential. No one is preventing other groups from patronizing them. So, the accusation of racism is unfounded.
Jazzy J
June 1, 2014Most businesses are white owned. No need to broadcast!
Ben
March 24, 2015Rich, you are a f*cking idiot!! Every time Black people show any type of solidarity and want to support their own communities, idiots like you rear your ugly heads. I’m sure you would be perfectly content if Black people only spent their hard-earned money in WHITE businesses and didn’t bother to support their communities because then that would satisfy your RACIST, WHITE SUPREMACIST agenda! You whites never seem to have a problem with other ethnicities supporting their communities but whenever Black people do the same, you have a mother f*cking problem with it! That let’s me know EXACTLY your motive behind that! We have every right to support our communities and spend OUR money wherever the hell we want!!! F*ck you and your damn white privilege!
L.H
July 17, 2015There’s nothing wrong with black people asking for businesses that are owned by other black people. There are white owned businesses, Latin owned businesses, Asian owned businesses, etc, etc. Please stop trying to make people feel bad for wanting to help (and support) those in their “race and culture” communities. White people do not say ANYTHING to other races when they support their races’ businesses…so please, get over yourself.
Roxanne Charles
December 16, 2013Midtown Medical Center, P.A., founder and owner Dr. Tamika Burruss would be a great addition to this directory. Tamika is a Naprapath (pain management specialist) that has been practicing since 2009 and recently opened her first clinic mentioned above. Great physicians and staff onboard there!
Judith Cathcart
June 2, 2014Please add Brown Sugar Bakery 328 E 75th st, 773 224 6262.
Great baked goods.
I saw Dicola’s on your list. Are you sure that’s a black owned business?
Just asking.
Judith Cathcart
June 2, 2014First I’d like to thank you for the blog. It is much needed!
My second suggestion is Three Chefs 8125 S Halsted.
773 483 8111 closed Mondays. Great food cooked to order.
Bronzeville Renaissance
June 8, 2014Can’t forget FAIE AFRIKAN ART in Bronzeville!!!
angel
August 1, 2014Where is jordans beauty supply misspunkin? me and my mother would like to com
Mervin
August 9, 2014Keep on writing, great job!
Look at my website: latest news (Mervin)
Juju
September 10, 2014Lusters pink lotion, ebony/ jet are black owned
Black McDonald's Operators Association
September 17, 2014Hi NIkki,
Love your site! Please consider adding the Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) to your list of Chicagoland Black owned businesses.
For more info and a list of all black owned McDonald’s restaurants, please vist us at BMOAChicagoland.org and @BMOAChicagoland on Twitter and Instagram.
Thanks!
Lanarra norman
October 22, 2014Hello! I am an intern for Family Counseling Institute which is black owned. What do we need to submit to you to become a business on your list?
Preston King
October 26, 2014cleaners, tire shops?
Dee Dee
October 28, 2014Weekenz by Nikole is a cute, reasonably priced boutique located on the west side of Chicago. Love the store owned by a young black woman from Chicago. (also has plus size for us girls with curves)
Ashante Baines
November 12, 2014Unless I am wrong DiCola’s is not black owned unless they changed ownership?
I remember went black folks was not even allowed on Western and if this is a Black owned business that would be news to me. Now I know they advertise on WVON but I think the owners are white and Italian.
Mavohn Agnew
November 25, 2014This is great. I founded TechieBrothers Technology Services and would like to ask if we could be added as well. I encourage everyone to please visit our site http://www.techiebros.org or if you would like further information please feel free to contact me at mavohn.agnew@techiebros.org. Thanks!
Charles Clemons
November 26, 2014Hello,
I operate a black-owned boutique investment firm and would love to be added to your list. Thanks in advance!
Charles Clemons
Nasira
November 27, 2014Add MacArthur’s! 5412 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60644
Tracy Brown
November 27, 2014Could you please add A Emerald Towing to your Black Owned business list? The address is 3510 S. Rhodes and the phone number is 773-924-1674. Thank you for creating this list!
Tiffany Perkins
November 28, 2014I’m looking to be more intentional in my support for black owned businesses this holiday season and wondered if anyone knows of any black owned toy stores? let me know.
Ann
December 11, 2014Here is the answer to your request. Here is the address and the website Games Plus
8237-1/2 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619 gamesplusinc.com
Jamillah
January 6, 2015I wish I had been able to get this to you sooner, I don’t know about toy stores but here are some black owned toy companies. I know its the New Year but I hope this list can help for any upcoming events…http://purchaseblack.com/funnygloves#.VKxnpCPF-So, http://www.hiatoys.com/, http://www.kwanzaakidz.com/index.htm, http://www.uzurikidkidz.com/, http://www.ethidolls.com/index.htm ,http://4kidslikeme.com/ which has bought out black owned dollslikeme.com may not be black owned.
Chez Smith
November 28, 2014Thanks for compiling and providing this information. Please add the Chicago Defender Charities to the list. We are a separate entity from the Chicago Defender Newspaper. The Chicago Defender Charities’ produces the Bud Billiken Parade, Veteran’s Day Parade, Scholarships, and more. We are housed inside of Northeastern Illinois University, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. Thanks
Liz A
November 30, 2014Dr. Sheila R Brown, DDS – 850 S Wabash Ave
Dr. Cheryl Wolfe, MD FACOG 2600 S Michigan Ave
karen
December 12, 2014I shop at Jordan’s, a very professional A-A owned beauty supply store.
April
December 16, 2014Love that this has already been started! Please add:
1. Joyous Occasions – 109 E. 47th (Great balloon bouquets, arches etc. – professional affordable and great overall service and they deliver)
2. Flowers First by Erskine – 511 E. 75th (Beautiful floral arrangements, great service and the biggest candy dish with the best treats while you wait!)
3. Veola’s Day Spa – 2150 W. 95th (Beautiful spa, one of the best facials I’ve ever gotten and Veola is usually there to greet you!)
Question: Did Farmer’s Best Market and God First God Last God Always close? I really want to purchase groceries, cleaning supplies from black biz owners)
Tam
January 29, 2015Griffin Orthodontics- she has 2 locations
Lauren
July 12, 2015Thanks so much for this post. Im currently in the city for an event & this is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
Marlon Simmons
September 19, 2015I am a Black Business Owner and would like to be added to your list.
Floral Arrangements, Tropical Plant Rental and Sales, Silk Arrangements, and Holiday Decorations.
Urban Flora Inc.
1637 W. Ferdinand St.
Chicago IL 60622
312-421-1148
Cell 312-446-8505
Jamal C Davis
October 3, 2015I’m also a black business owner and a music teacher.
Creative sound studios 11200 south hale Beverly area
Mario M.
October 23, 2015We need this list updated Nikki. You have a great thing here. When i did a Google search your site was the forst that popped up. Also is there a way you can break down the list according to the service they provide ie: restaurants, car repair, dentists etc.