In the fast-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and wealth building, one leader stands out for her unwavering commitment to empowering Black entrepreneurs. Ashli Sims, a seasoned
In 2014, as Ferguson, Mo., erupted in protests following the shooting death of an unarmed Black teenager, Wole Coaxum, an Oxford-educated African American financial executive,
The term ‘condo’ often signals the onset of gentrification in Black neighborhoods, a process that typically leads to the displacement of Black families and the
In the latest episode of “Equity in Focus,” host Kevin Hooks sits down with Mario Reyes, a veteran advocate for mental health, fatherhood, and artistic
Sharon Hodges is a seasoned certified public accountant with over three decades of experience in the financial sector. At the helm of S.D. Hodges &
In a powerful union of civic leadership and community engagement, the African American Chamber of Commerce recently launched a Business Accelerator Program aimed at empowering
In a recent episode of Equity in Focus, hosted by Kevin Hooks, we delve deep into the evolving world of green jobs and sustainable energy
In an enlightening episode of Equity in Focus, host Kevin Hooks sits down with political strategist Kirk Clay to discuss his three-decade journey through the
In a stirring episode of “Equity in Focus,” Kevin E. Hooks engages with Elvonte Patton, a fervent advocate for education, to explore his profound commitment
Linda Goler Blount, MPH, is an epidemiologist and president of the Black Women’s Health Imperative, the first national non-profit organization focused on Black women’s health
In a compelling episode of “Equity in Focus,” hosted by Kevin Hooks, Lazetta Rainey Braxton shares her visionary strategies for merging culture, talent, and finance
Joan Higginbotham, a Chicago native, initially didn’t envision using her electrical engineering skills in the aerospace industry. However, her perspective shifted dramatically when she encountered
In a enlightening session of “CEO to CEO,” Munson Steed opens the door for Naomi Davis, founder and CEO of Blacks in Green (BIG) to
Sandi Robinson, a luminary in hospitality and co-founder of the nonprofit ChiGivesBack, is a force to be reckoned with. As director of sales & marketing
In the evolving tapestry of our global society, the quest for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remains at the forefront of transformative change. Kevin E.
Since relocating to Chicago in 2016 as CEO of Chicago Child Care Society, Dara Munson has championed equitable support for marginalized families. Her leadership facilitated
