Rick and Carin Nesbitt are the owners of Vintrendi Wine Company, located in Olympia Fields. Photo provided by Purple Group.

Rick and Carin Nesbitt are the owners of Vintrendi Wine Company, located in Olympia Fields. Photo provided by Purple Group.

Published on February 18, 2026
D’ Andre Carter is the co-owner of Soul & Smoke, located in Evanston. Photo provided by Purple Group.

D’ Andre Carter is the co-owner of Soul & Smoke, located in Evanston. Photo provided by Purple Group.

Published on February 18, 2026
Photo provided by NSBE Chicago.

Photo provided by NSBE Chicago.

Published on February 18, 2026
Bren Sheriff is a Certified Senior Advisor who has been a financial services professional for more than 50 years. photo by Citizen Staff

Bren Sheriff is a Certified Senior Advisor who has been a financial services professional for more than 50 years. photo by Citizen Staff

Published on February 18, 2026
Bigger Than Africa – Bigger Than Africa is a documentary created by Toyin Ibrahim Adeyeke. Credit: Toyin Ibrahim Adeyeke.

Bigger Than Africa – Bigger Than Africa is a documentary created by Toyin Ibrahim Adeyeke. Credit: Toyin Ibrahim Adeyeke.

Published on February 18, 2026
SNIPES USA

SNIPES USA

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Popilush

Popilush

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Genius Factor Academy and National Black MBA Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch AI-Driven Career Intelligence Platform

Genius Factor Academy and National Black MBA Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch AI-Driven Career Intelligence Platform

Published on February 18, 2026
DAR Member and Rhode Island State Regent Dymond Bush cleans a historical headstone in honor of her two Revolutionary War Patriots of color. Daughters of the American Revolution.

DAR Member and Rhode Island State Regent Dymond Bush cleans a historical headstone in honor of her two Revolutionary War Patriots of color. Daughters of …

Published on February 18, 2026