Chicago

Professional brother walking in the Loop District of central Chicago

Chicago began with a black fur trader along the Chicago River. Today, great architects designed its skyline, and park space while Black folks keep it real with next-level culture, dining, shopping & nightlife options.

History
The area was named “Chicakgou” by nomadic Pottawattomie Indians

Cultural Sites
Obama Presidential Center is coming to the Southside

Restaurants & Nightclubs
A lot has changed post-pandemic, but rebirth is underway

Innkeeper & Spas
Refresh and renew with several sista options

The annual Taste of Chicago event in Grant Park; (c) City of Chicago

Shops & Galleries
Gallery Guichard still holding it down on the Southside

Family Attractions
The Navy Pier and several world-class museums & zoos are outstanding

General Attractions
The City of Broad Shoulders does not disappoint

Historic Sites
Du Sable Homesite, Johnson Publishing, Vee-Jay Records Building and more

Gospel Music
Chi-town is one of two Gospel capitals in America

Performance at a Bronzeville restaurant & nightclub; (c) Soul Of America

Bronzeville
The Heart of Black Chicago is a historic district with the Southside

The Arts
Chicago art museums have a lot to boast about

Civil Rights Movement
Rev. Jesse Jackson and Operation PUSH helped uplift a nation

Blues
From Muddy Waters to Buddy Guy it’s a Blues thang

Places of Worship
Visit the church of Gospel-great Thomas A. Dorsey and more

Ready for a concert at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park; (c) Pat Pyszka/City of Chicago

Soul Music
You can’t mention Soul Music without Sam Cooke who inspired so many others with his vocals

Black Publishers
Chicago’s contribution to Black-Owned Media is national and local

Trivia & Famous Residents
Michael Jordan is forever linked with the City of Broad Shoulders

Springfield
Day trip to the Illinois state capital

More U.S. CITY GUIDES