BLACK OWNED BUSINESS PART 2: SERVICES

There has been a lot of talk about supporting Black-owned businesses as of late. It is true that it is needed now more than ever, but the truth is, we should be supporting our local Black-owned businesses every day, not just in this time of need. We covered Black-owned restaurants 2 weeks ago, and this week we put together this handy listing, to help change our shopping habits and to support minority employers.

Written & Compiled by Camille Baranda

ASSATA’S DAUGHTERS

An organization of young African-American women speaking out against police violence. For administrative questions/concerns: ED@assatasdaughters.org For getting involved with campaigns: organizing@assatasdaughters.org www.assatasdaughters.org

Assata's Daughters

BLACK BOX CREATIVE

A marketing service that provides unique solutions to business development. 432 E. 46th Place #2 (312) 775-2269 blackboxcreative.com

BROWNSUGAR'S BALLOON DESIGNS & ACADEMY

Extravagant balloon decor for all occasions. Mon - Sat: 9 am - 7 pm Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm (773) 331-9367 BrownSugarBalloons@yahoo.com yshop.org/products/balloon-designs-and-academy

BUSINESS SOLUTION LENDING WORKING CAPITAL LOANS

1136 S. Delano Court Mon - Fri: 9 am - 6 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed (800) 408-7870 http://businesssolutionlending.business.site

CHICAGO SOUTH LOOP HOTEL

11 W. 26th St. (312) 225-7000 cslfrontdesk@chicagoslh.com www.chicagosouthloophotel.com

Chicago South Loop Hotel

CHRISTMAS IN THE WARDS

An organization that helps give families and youth opportunities through scholarships, tools for education, technology gifts and more. 1030 E. 87th St. (773) 734-1600 www.christmasinthewards.com

CREATIVE GENIUS LAW

A legal service that provides lawyers for creative industries like the arts, entertainment and new media. 171 N. Aberdeen Suite 400 (312) 528-9259 creativegeniuslaw.com

Creative Genius Law

DESKFLEX

A software company that provides efficient hotelling management software tools. 55 E. Jackson Blvd. Suite #1005 (847) 359-3990 sales@DeskFlex.com www.deskflex.com

FLOURISH COUNSEL

A law firm that offers legal services to small business owners and entrepreneurs. 150 N. Michigan Ave. UNIT 2800 (312) 371-9145 www.flourishcouncil.com

GONE AGAIN TRAVEL & TOURS

A brick and mortar travel agency that helps families figure out an affordable travel package and explore African cultures. 5940 W. Chicago Ave. (773) 417-8808 www.goneagaintravel.com

HYDE PARK HAIR SALON

5234 S. Blackstone Ave. (773) 493-6028 Open: 9 am – 8 pm hydeparkhairsalon.com See full profile next page

KNIGHT, MORRIS AND REDDICK LAW GROUP

A boutique firm that offers expertise in entertainment law, corporate law, commercial and residential real estate transactions. 333 S. Wabash Ave. Suite 2700 (312) 574 - 0181 kmrlawgroup@openmailbox.org kmrlawgroup.com

Knight, Morris and Reddick Law Group

LATOYA THORN PHOTOGRAPHY

(312) 880-7606 www.latoyathornphotography.com

MOHALL COMMERCIAL & URBAN DEVELOPMENT

1 N. State St. Suite 1500 (312) 826-9925 mohallcommercialud.com

MoHall Commercial & Urban Development

NEAT CLEANING SERVICES

7609 W Irving Park Rd. (773) 622-8127 neatcleaning@yahoo.com neatcleaningservice.com

NWÄR STUDIOS INC.

Beauty and skincare products All services are by appointment-only at this time Ravenswood Location: 5204 N. Damen Ave. Dunning Location: 6055 W. Addison St. 11 am- 7 pm daily/ Ravenswood Location closed on Tuesdays Ravenswood: (312) 929-8379 Dunning: (773) 657-3187 hello@nwarstudiosinc.com nwarstudiosinc.com

OFFICIAL ANAIS PR FIRM

(708) 320-9815 Contact@OfficialAnaisPR.com

PATRICE’S PICTURE OF BEAUTY HAIR SALON

306 E. 75th St. (773) 723-0500

REGGIE’S TECH REMEDY LLC

8913 S Constance Ave. (872) 228-7713

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

(312) 225-2400 chicagodefender.com

THE FROCK SHOP

Designer dress rentals. Currently operating online ONLY (inside A’Vents by August Studio) 5231 S. Harper Court (773) 243-9433 frockshopchicago.com

The Frock Shop

We couldn't possibly fit ALL Black owned businesses in only 16 pages. For more black-owned business, visit shopblack.io or coastapp.com/shopblackowned/chicago

If you are a busness owner and you would like to add your business to the online version of this story, please contact our publisher, Dave Hamilton, at dhamilton@streetwise.org