Black Businesses & Organizations in Hoffman Estates, IL
Explore Black businesses and organizations in Hoffman Estates, IL serving your community. Find law firms, medical practices, restaurants, retail stores, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and community services owned by or dedicated to serving the Black community. Connect with establishments that understand your cultural values and provide services in your language.
Max Elliott began her legal career after spending more than 20 years in Corporate America. After working for a boutique tax litigation firm, she launched her own small firm, which focuses on providing estate planning, estate administration and wealth preservation for contemporary families. The firm's clients are typically women who are heads of household, women professionals, and members of the LGBT community. Taking lessons from the transformation of Corporate America and the burgeoning world of technology, The Law Offices of Max Elliott uses technology to provide clients with more efficient legal services delivery but works with clients in a collaborative and more transparent way than many of today’s traditionally-based firms.
Black Health Connect is the nation's largest interdisciplinary network of professionals in the healthcare ecosystem — 40,000+ members strong, spanning 24 markets and 4 countries.
The Bridging Healthcare Communities Mixer is where this network comes together.
Who's In The Room
Entrepreneurs. Physicians. Pharmacists. Nurses. Public health leaders. Lobbyist. Healthcare entrepreneurs. Hospital administrators. Pharma and health tech professionals. If you work in healthcare and want to be in a room with people who get it — this is your event.
What To Expect
This isn't a stiff networking event with name tags and awkward small talk. BHC Mixers are curated experiences, great venues, good vibes, and a crowd of ambitious professionals who came to connect, not just collect business cards.
The format:
- 5-6 PM — Doors open, early networking
- 6-9 PM — Main mixer, mingling, music
- 9 PM+ — Social hour for those who want to keep the conversation going
Why People Keep Coming Back
"I've made more meaningful professional connections at one BHC mixer than a year of conferences." — BHC member, Atlanta
Whether you're new to healthcare or a seasoned executive, you'll find your people here.
The Details
✅ 21+ event
✅ Dress code: Smart casual to stylish
✅ Tickets are limited — we cap attendance to keep the experience intimate
✅ No refunds — but you can transfer your ticket
A FREE 2-day Chicago symposium celebrating Katherine Dunham & the Diaspora through a keynote address, performances, panels & workshops!!
Old Town School of Folk Music is hosting its 3rd annual Black History Future Folk Symposium. Produced by our Community Ventures Department, each year this symposium draws inspiration from the definition of folk music provided by Folk Alliance International: “Folk is the music of the people, reflective of any community where they are from.” The theme for 2026 is Katherine Dunham and the African Diaspora.
Focusing on the prolific Chicago legacy of Katherine Dunham, this free two-day Symposium will invite participants of all ages to participate in open, accessible, and rigorous discussions about the intersections of Black history, liberated futures, and folk practices. Through presentations, panel discussions, participatory workshops, and performances, 2026’s Symposium will cultivate fertile ground for deep theoretical and embodied understandings of afro-diasporic dance and music.
SCHEDULE
Friday, April 17, 2026 • 6:00 - 8:30 PM
📍 Old Town School Lincoln Square Campus – Myron R. Szold Concert Hall | 4545 N Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
6:00–7:15 PM • Opening Keynote Speaker: Heather Beal
7:30–8:30 PM • Dunham from Haiti to New Orleans Opening Performance: Featuring Tamboula & the Windy City Ramblers with choreography by Stacy “Jukeboxx” Letrice & Daniel Desir
BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA is an eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride is to symbolize economic unity.
BUFI Bikes the Shore for Ujima is an eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride to symbolize healthy awareness and action for ourselves and our community.
About this event:
In its efforts to build economic unity in the South Shore community, the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) will be hosting its 8th Annual BUFI Bikes the Shore for Ujima on Saturday, September12th from 9am – 1pm at 1809 East 71st Street COURTYARD, Chicago Presented by The Black United Fund of Illinois, Equiticity, and Divvy.
The goal of BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride is to symbolize unity and commitment to health and healing within the South Shore community and Chicagoland areas. This is not simply a demonstration of unity; it is designed to inspire the community, while embracing the human spirit with empowerment and resources.
This ride also serves as the formal kick off for BUFI's workplace giving campaign, inspiring our communities to donate to BUFI via their payroll deductions. Federal employees should use code #37269. State, County, and City employees should use code #950-0010.
BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA is for community members, advocates, activists, and bicycle enthusiasts. All are welcome to ride!
Among the activities will be a warm-up for cyclists, free refreshments, and information about BUFI’s workplace giving campaign as well as community resources information distribution. The eight-mile cooperative economics journey will conclude with a community call to action in the courtyard adjacent to BUFI’s headquarters, 1809 East 71st Street.
Bike the Shore for UJIMA is planned in partnership with the Black United Fund of Illinois, Equiticity and Divvy.
Masks and social distancing are encouraged and expected throughout this event for the comfort and safety of all. Those who are feeling ill or have any COVID-19 symptoms should stay home. We are stronger together (even when safely apart)!
For more information, email or call 773.324.0494.
Divvy Bikes will be provided to individuals 18+
