Chicago – The DuSable Museum of African American History is the first museum of its type in the country and is the only major independent institution in Chicago established to preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of African Americans.
Diversity is king at the Chant Nightclub in Hyde Park. It’s been compared to an urban speakeasy in the ritzier part of town and it’s the place for young black professionals looking to make a night of it. The food gets rave reviews just like evrything else at chant including the music and the bar. Be sure to order their infamous Patrontini at some point during your visit. 
Travel 380 miles southwest (preferred method of travel, train or drive) is the Playhouse Square Center in Cleveland the nation’s largest performing arts complex outside of New York City. PlayhouseSquare in collaboration with the Cleveland Metroploitan School District will present the 10th annual All-City Musical, A Decade of Dreams May 20 – May 31.
Along Cleveland’s scenic and busy waterfront you’ll find the area called the Flats, which is a strip of nightclubs like no other. Club 27 offers an enticing mix of music and over three floors of bars and dance floors.
Travel approximately 380 miles in the opposite direction when leaving Chicago and hit the Motor City, Detroit. The newly reopened and swankier than ever Book Cadillac Hotel is the place to be for lavish living. 
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has an outstanding collection of artifacts and research materials. “Freedom’s Sisters,” an exhibit featuring prominent black women who played key roles in the Civil Rights struggle, is showing through July 5.
Located in Detroit’s ultra-chic Warehouse District, Cielo is known for its Roots Night, which features a combination of jazz and hip-hop beats.–roz edward
