Participants of the Chicago Black Muslim History Tour visit the home being restored as the Elijah Muhammad House Museum in the Kenwood neighborhood on Dec. 6, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago ...

A map of Hollywood, dated 1923, shows the inclusion of Liberia, a historically Black neighborhood. At the time, segregation laws forbade Black and white people from living in the same neighborhoods.

The owner of Funkytown Brewery described the move as an effort to become more integrated into Chicago culture and rooted in a community they have served since 2021. A Chicago Black-owned business ...

Stacker used Census data and other sources to explore the history of Black Wall Streets and their legacy in present-day Black business districts.

Chicago's eastern boundary ... Bronzeville became a refuge for Black Americans looking to escape persecution in the South. As a result, this South Side neighborhood experienced a cultural boom ...

A fresh wave of innovation is brewing on Chicago’s West Side, where Funkytown Brewery is redefining the landscape of craft beer culture. Since its inception in 2021, this Black-owned enterprise ...

CBS Chicago highlights stories that celebrate the theme for Black History Month 2025: African Americans and labor.

They explored their neighborhood ... catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly Chicago Catch-Up newsletter. EatOkra users can search for Black-owned restaurants ...

From fashion to food, jewelry to photography, these six dynamic Black-owned brands are reshaping their industries with ...

Jan. 16, 2025 But Altadena was an imperfect paradise for its Black population. Many were boxed out of neighborhoods ... of white faces. His wife Wendell, “Gwen,” had graduated from a Chicago ...

The Crescent City cultural landmark is now a 17-room boutique hotel and entertainment venue that reflects the city's ...

Frank Black ... foodie favorite Chicago Restaurant Week (Jan. 24-Feb. 9 — actually two weeks) returns with more than 470 participating eateries representing 35 Chicago neighborhoods along ...