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Dr. Cornel Darden Jr.

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Movie Critic, Chairman of the Board of the Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce. Professor of Information Science. Family man, entrepreneur, and economic advocate.

Movie Critque: Mufasa the Lion King (2024)

The exploration of the Mufasa-Scar relationship is one of the most fulfilling aspects of the film. #mufasa

OpEd: New Illinois Bill Would Harm Small Businesses

This bill will also make it more difficult for small businesses to provide affordable health insurance for employees, which is one of the biggest financial challenges small business owners face. #aca #prescription

OpEd: More Minority Credit Opportunities with Capital One – Discover Merger

Both Discover and Capital One have shown their commitment to ensuring all people have access to credit, regardless of income level, background or credit history. #credit

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

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.

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

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

Southland Black Chamber of Commerce Chairman Dr. Cornel Darden Jr.’s Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Affirmative Action at Colleges and University

These include considerations of a student’s athletic talents and whether they are a child of a donor, alum or faculty member. Each of these categories mostly benefit White, affluent, well-connected students to the detriment of Asians and other racial and other ethnic groups, although the same fierce resistance to these policies has not materialized. #BlackChamber

OpEd: Waiving IP Protections Hurts American Businesses

World-wide, there continues to be efforts to undermine the protections the United States affords innovators. #ipprotections

OpEd: Why We Should Oppose Bills Like the American Innovation and Choice Online Act

Any prohibition on services promoting their own tools could hinder these valuable services and make it harder for customer to patronize Black-owned businesses.

OpEd: Attorney General Candidate Tom Devore in Dolton Discussing Mayoral Corruption Against Businesses in the Southland

Devore said that if elected, he will create a task force that specifically deals with corruption in municipal governments. “We need these businesses to be able to thrive and be able to develop their businesses without being concerned about political retribution.” #Dolton

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