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OpEd: An Attack on Heritage, Business, and Choice: Why Chicago’s Fur Ban Must Be Opposed

Dr. Cornel Darden Jr. - March 6, 2025

Fur is more than just a luxury item for many—it is a symbol of resilience, tradition, and history... #furban

Business

Chicagoland Black Chamber Reacts to Discriminatory “DEI” Programs that Continue to Discriminate Against Black Businesses

Silence DoGood - February 3, 2025

A particularly concerning trend is the overwhelming representation of white women in DEI leadership roles... #dei

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Movie Critique: ‘Shattered Glass’ (2003) Fails to Make the Cut

Dr. Cornel Darden Jr. - November 3, 2024

"Disappointing" #AtTheShowWithDrDarden

Community

Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce to Host Panel Discussion & Seminar on Property Taxes at Prairie State College

Silence DoGood - October 9, 2024

The panel will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of property taxations, explore the underlying reasons behind elevated tax rates and dissect the policies and regulations that influence them. #propertytax

Politics

OpEd: Joliet Junior College Called out by Chicago Southland Black Chamber in Wake of Attacks on DEI Across the Country

Dr. Cornel Darden Jr. - March 8, 2024

Joliet Junior College, President Clyne Namuo and Kelly Rohder-Tonelli in Will County has been an especially prominent case of intentional exclusion and discrimination in the procurement process.

Community

Black Chamber Statement on ‘Bring Chicago Home’ Appellate Court Ruling

Silence DoGood - March 6, 2024

Today’s ruling, although disappointing, does not address the validity of the question, which is the real issue at hand. #bringchicagohome

Chicago

Big Win for ‘Bring Chicago Home’ Opponent Chicago Southland Black Chamber

Erica Darden - February 23, 2024

He said that the ballot question is classic "log-rolling." #bringchicagohome

Community

Black Business Organization Endorses O’Neill Burke in State’s Attorney Primary Race

Silence DoGood - February 1, 2024

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southland Black Chamber has been deeply concerned with the high number of retail thefts, burglaries, and violent crime in the streets of Cook County... #cookcountystatesattorney

Politics

OpEd: Illinois Black GOP Calls Out Presidential Candidate Ramaswamy After Running Him out of Chicago a Few Months Ago

Paul McKinley - August 29, 2023

That statement shows how Vivek Ramaswamy is targeting Black People during this Presidential Primary. If he really wants to meet someone that is racist, Vivek Ramaswamy can just look in the mirror. #VivekRamaswamy

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

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