Black BUY - Kwanzaa 20202020 - Chicago

BUY
 Black
for
Kwanzaa
   2020
 To celebrate Kwanzaa this year, support
 these excellent black-owned businesses
 online and the Chicagoland area! Enjoy!

the bark shoppe
                  https://www.thebarkshoppe.com

The Bark Shoppe is New York’s premier pet care facility. Fostering great
relationships between pets and their owners. Our products, services and
recommendations are based on the expertise of leading pet care profes-
sionals with your pets individual needs in mind.

Black Ensemble
  Theater
6120 N Broadway, Chicago (Uptown Neighborhood)

Black Ensemble Theater Company is a theatre company
that has performed at the Black Ensemble Theater in the
Uptown community area of Chicago, Illinois. The com-
pany is known for productions related to African-Amer-
ican culture, especially musicals depicting notable Afri-
can-American musicians and performers.

CAFE CON LIBROS
               https://www.cafeconlibrosbk.com

Cafe con Libros (coffee with books) is an intersectional Feminist community
bookstore and coffee shop. Through our choice of books, programming and
great coffee, we endeavor to create a vibrant community space where everyone;
specifically female identified folx, feel centered, affirmed and celebrated.

The Delta
 1745 W North Ave, Chicago (Wicker Park Neighborhood)

The Delta is a restaurant in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighbor-
hood that is an ode to the food, beverage, and culture of the
Mississippi Delta region. The Mississippi Delta region is wide-
ly known for beginning in Memphis, Tennessee, and stretch-
ing due south -- ending at Catfish Row in Vicksburg, Missis-
sippi.

demand justice
                 https://demandjusticechicago.org

USING ART TO ACTIVATE HUMANISM

Demand Justice is an Art Activism project on behalf of Maxwell Emcays that
uses art as a vehicle to exercise civil liberties. The Demand for Justice is an
all inclusive proclamation advocating for the rights of all.

Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N Broadway, Chicago (Edgewater Neighborhood)

Experience the elegance of Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant &
Bar, in the heart of the Edgewater neighborhood in Chicago.
Executive Chef & Owner, Alm az Yigizaw welcomes you to her
namesake Ethiopian restaurant (Almaz means diamond in Am-
haric). The Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar is known for
its extensive, menu of authentic, Ethiopian dishes and is open
for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. All of the Ethiopian food
is served in a welcoming, comfortable, and hip and inviting cul-
tural setting. Easily one of Chicago’s best spots!

expedition
            subsahara
                    https://expeditionsubsahara.com

At Expedition Subsahara, our goal is to create a STEAM school for girls
in Senegal with two hubs: graphic/visual arts and technology/computer
science. We will do this through the sell of our unique handmade Afri-
can baskets, handbags, and jewelry.
We translate handmade accessories and décor into education for girls
in Senegal. This is a two way street--our products don’t just benefit the
less fortunate; they also give non-Africans a way to engage in conscious
economics. Creating a world where enhancing your closet or your home
also enhances the human capital of a person across the world.

Frontline Books
 5206 S Harper Ave, Chicago (Hyde Park Neighborhood)

This longtime Rastafari & Pan-African bookstore also sells
items such as music, clothing & incense.

Hecky’s BBQ
  1902 Green Bay Rd, Evanston (Suburb – Evanston)

At Hecky’s Barbecue, you will find an extensive menu
boasting a lot of delicious barbecue dishes. From specialty
sandwiches to authentic Texan BBQ offerings like Rib Tips,
Pulled Pork, to sweet potato pie and peach cobbler, you’ll
find it all in the menu. All of the barbecue, ribs, and even
the beans are smoked fresh every day. The staff is warm
and friendly, so if you are in the mood for some great com-
pany and even better barbecue, head down to the Hecky’s
today! It’s the sauce!

limba Gal
                        https://limbagal.com

Limba Gal Jewelry is an assortment of modern, unconventional jewelry
essentials for those who value authenticity and individual style. Honor-
ing the tradition of African craftsmanship, each piece is hand-fabricated
from quality, raw materials with attention to detail. Limba Gal’s distinc-
tive designs incorporate a fascination with geometry, architecture, cul-
tural symbols, and the universe. Limba Gal offers made to order jewelry,
custom design services and jewelry repair.

majani
7167 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, (South Shore Neighborhood)

Majani, a sustainable restaurant and catering company specializing in
plant-based cuisine, we love nothing more than providing our Chica-
go patrons with delicious vegan and vegetarian meals. We bring over
30 years of experience to our kitchen and our dining room, where
we prepare and serve soulful dishes made with fresh, locally sourced
goodness. Epicureans and health-conscious patrons alike are sure to
find plenty of items on our menu to enjoy. Stop by any time, and join
us in celebrating healthy options, fresh ingredients, and the commu-

Original Soul Vegetarian
                 203 E 75th St, Chicago
        (Greater Grand Crossing Neighborhood)

At Original Soul Vegetarian, they seek to offer a one-of-a-
kind culinary experience for vegans and health aficiona-
dos throughout the Chicago area. For the past 30 years,
they have offered food that is both healthy and delicious—
winning the praise and consistent patronage of vegetari-
ans and non-vegetarians alike. A Chicago landmark!

Peach’’’s Currency
   Exchange Cafée
305 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago (Washington Park Neighborhood)

This former currency exchange, cleverly reconceived as a
stylish cafe and community gathering spot by local activist-art-
ist Theaster Gates, injects a commercial strip in under-re-
sourced Washington Park with a dose of cool. The menu
skews toward soulful dishes such as peach bourbon French
toast, shrimp and cheese grits and caramel cupcakes.

Shawn Michelle’s
46 E. 47th Street, Chicago (Bronzeville Neighborhood)

After successful stays at various retail locations in Chica-
go, They’re back on the south side at the historic Rosenwald
Building on the corner of 47th and Wabash. The Rosenwald
was home to many great American legends and now it is the
home of Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream!

Show & tell
             https://www.showandtelloakland.com

Show & Tell Concept Shop, founded in 2011, is a platform for unique,
vibrant, inclusive style that promotes Unapologetic Beauty and Joyful
Living. Our carefully curated assortment features our handmade
Show & Tell Collection alongside an evolving selection of ethi-
cal and sustainable goods from like-minded brands. We believe
in socially responsible practices, authentic self-expression, and
radical acceptance and celebration of people of color, LGBTQIA+
folks, Women, and other marginalized communities.

sip and savor
         coffee
   5301 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago (Hyde Park Neighborhood)
      & 528 E. 43rd St, Chicago (Bronzeville Neighborhood)

Welcome to Sip & Savor, Chicago’s favorite coffee spot. They
bring you the finest certified fair trade coffee from around the
world, as well as a wide selection of teas, mochas, lattes and
blended drinks . Breakfast is no secret around here, with a pleth-
ora of menu options—in addition to delicious pastries and small
bites from local bakeries. That makes them “globally local”, and
they’re all about it! At Sip & Savor, there’s really something for
everyone. With locations in Bronzeville and Hyde Park, among
others, Sip & Savor captures the positive energy and excitement
of Southside Chicago.

The Silver Room
  5206 S Harper Ave, Chicago (Hyde Park Neighborhood)

Currently located in the heart of Hyde Park, this store is an eclec-
tic mix of locally- and internationally-sourced handmade jewelry,
accessories, clothing, artwork, home goods, and a curated selec-
tion of music.

Stony Island
           Arts Bank
            6760 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago

          (Hyde Park/Woodlawn Neighborhood)

The Stony Island Arts Bank is a hybrid gallery, media ar-
chive, library and community center – and a home for
Rebuild Foundation’s archives and collections. Designed
by William Gibbons Uffendell and built in 1923, the bank
at 68th and Stony Island was once a vibrant communi-
ty savings and loan. By the eighties, it had closed and
the building remained vacant and deteriorating for de-
cades. Reopened in October 2015, the radically-restored
building serves as a space for neighborhood residents
to preserve, access, reimagine and share their heritage
– and a destination for artists, scholars, curators, and col-
lectors to research and engage with South Side history.

Designed by ARC (Anti Racism Committee)
        Questions? Contact Andrea or Ellie