Illinois

The Qube is a Black- and LGBTQ-owned podcast company and platform based in Chicago that centers and amplifies BIPOC and QTPOC creators through curated audio storytelling.

Brave Space Alliance is a Black- and trans-led LGBTQ+ center in Chicago providing affirming services, mutual aid, and community empowerment rooted in health, housing, food, and identity.

Ava’s Pet Palace is a Black- and youth-owned brand offering organic, small-batch pet treats for dogs and cats—founded by Chicago-based teenpreneur Ava Dorsey.

Kido Chicago is a Black- and woman-owned children’s boutique in the South Loop offering inclusive books, toys, and culturally inspired apparel for kids.

Kham’ryn B. Boutique is a Black woman-owned fashion boutique on Chicago’s South Side offering bold, trendsetting styles for men and women.

Sage and Shea African Store is a Chicago-based Black woman-owned boutique offering African clothing and accessories with pride, authenticity, and elegance.

Mielle Organics is a trusted natural haircare brand founded by Monique Rodriguez, offering plant-based solutions for textured hair and healthy scalp support.

Ditto Foods, founded by Derek Drake in Chicago, grows organic vegetables in a hydroponic semi-trailer, delivering local, sustainable produce using 90% less water.