Bud Billiken Parade returns – Aug 12, 2023

The Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic (also known as The Bud Billiken Day Parade) is an annual parade in Chicago, Illinois, and is the oldest and largest African-American parade in the United States. Since 1929, it has always been held on the second Saturday in August. Filled with family and community fun, the parade kicks…

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2023’s Black Women’s Expo in Chicago – August 4-6

Resilient. Strong. Beautiful. Funny. Fashionable. Sexy. Pillars. Superwomen. These are but a few words to describe black women. For almost 30 years, the Black Women’s Expo event has showcased the talents, creativity, and uniqueness of black women in this highly anticipated annual McCormick Place event. This year’s celebration is being met with as much excitement…

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