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Chicago

Local Black Business Organization Stands Against ‘Bring Chicago Home” Referendum

Silence DoGood - February 11, 2024

Those funds are “potential” funds, because any tax increase does not “guarantee” an increase in revenue. #transfertax #chicago

Community

William Lowry to Receive White House Honor: 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

Silence DoGood - December 3, 2023

Throughout his more than 30-year career, Bill has shown unwavering commitment to not only the legal profession but also to community care and local politics...

Politics

OpEd: Southland Black Businesses Celebrate Governor’s Signing of Southland Airport Bill With Some Concern

Dr. Cornel Darden Jr. - August 10, 2023

It would be a travesty if in 2023, we allow a Southland Airport to be built in an area with our demographic, that Southland Black businesses be left on the sidelines wondering how they will participate. #SouthlandBlackChamber

Community

Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards Presented to Area Leaders

Silence DoGood - June 27, 2023

They were awarded for their commitment to service, including their work with various nonprofits related to education, domestic violence, violence prevention, and more. #lifetimeachievementaward

Politics

Rochelle Taylor and Harrah’s Casino Joliet has a History of Dealing with Black Businesses that is “God Awful” and Rochelle Taylor Continues to Lie...

Silence DoGood - June 7, 2023

Harrah's Casino Joliet and Rochelle Taylor has continued to be disrespectful to local black businesses and the local Black Chamber of Commerce. #RochelleTaylor #HarrahsJoliet

Politics

Black Businesses Want No-Bid Contracts From Will County Government Too

Silence DoGood - May 26, 2023

"I know the Chairman doesn't like no-bid contracts, but we do," said Dr. Cornel Darden Jr. "I have a few Chamber members that would love a no-bid contract. Can someone point me in the right direction so I can get some of my guys some no-bid contracts too?" #BlackChamber

Politics

Self Proclaimed Dumbest Person in the Room Stephanie Trussell Attacks Illinois Black GOP for the CTU and Speaks Out Against Affirmative Action

Silence DoGood - May 24, 2023

"That's just me, I don't know Everything. I know I'm the dumbest person in the room," said Stephanie Trussell. #StephanieTrussell

Politics