Black Businesses & Organizations in Park Ridge, IL

Celebrity Kel Mitchell presents 10th Annual Chicago Black College Expo, Meet over 50 HBCUs and other colleges. Get ACCEPTED! NEW LOCATION! Actor Comedian Kel Mitchell Presents the 10th Annual Chicago Black College Expo™ Saturday March 20th 10am to 2:00pm! at a NEW LOCATION: Columbia College Chicago. Come meet with colleges, including HBCUs. Students and College Transfer Students bring plenty of copies of your Transcript to Get Accepted on The Spot! Attend informative seminars on Financial Aid and Scholarships. HOW to START a BUSINESS! The 411 for the Student Athlete, REAL TALK…. College vs High School. Whether you're a High School Student or a COLLEGE Transfer Student, or an underclassman, this expo is for the whole family. Even if you are an Adult Learner looking for opportunities, you can find it at the Black College Expo.

Get ready to recharge your batteries at "The Sunday Recharge" event - it's the perfect way to kickstart your week with good vibes! Join RESTORE Her Wellness for The Sunday Recharge, our signature summer experience and the kickoff to Juneteenth Week. This curated wine trail experience across Southwest Michigan is designed for women who are ready for a full day of connection, ease, laughter, and elevated enjoyment. We’ll journey together to three thoughtfully selected winery stops — Dablon Vineyards, Tabor Hill Winery, and Round Barn Estate — creating a beautifully paced day that flows from elevated to grounded to lively. From welcome mimosas and light breakfast before departure to wine tastings, lunch at Tabor Hill, curated RESTORE Her touches, and a special gift bag, every detail is designed to help you relax and enjoy the day without having to plan a thing. Whether you’re coming for the wine, the sisterhood, the scenery, or simply the chance to get away for the day, The Sunday Recharge is your invitation to pour back into yourself. Event Details Sunday, June 14 Departure: 10:00 AM from Tinley Park Return: Approximately 7:30 PM CST Day-of Arrival: 9:30 AM for welcome mimosas and light breakfast Winery Stops: Dablon Vineyards Tabor Hill Winery Round Barn Estate What’s Included Round-trip transportation Welcome mimosas + light breakfast Wine tastings at 3 wineries Lunch at Tabor Hill Curated RESTORE Her experience throughout the day Elevated gift bag with exclusive items Gift Bag Includes RESTORE Her tote RESTORE Her tumbler African print fan Smartfood popcorn Hand sanitizer Coupon toward a future class or service Dress Vibe Shades of yellow, gold, or sunlit tones encouraged. Important Note All winery times are in Michigan / Eastern Time Zone. Who This Is For This experience is for women who want to: enjoy a beautifully curated day out sip, relax, and reconnect experience great wine and beautiful scenery enjoy meaningful connection and good energy recharge in a way that feels feminine, elevated, and fun

A festival celebrating Bronzeville’s legacy & Black Chicago through performances, exhibitions, games, health & wellness, and community. Black & Bronze is more than a festival—it's an intentional celebration of Bronzeville’s legacy as a national epicenter of Black history, creativity, and cultural power. Held in the heart of the neighborhood, this day-long gathering pays homage to Black Chicago's unmatched contributions to American music, art, sports, and activism—while shining a light on the next generation carrying that torch forward. Join us for a vibrant day of performances, workshops, health & wellness sessions, sports, vendors, and community fun rooted in spirit and storytelling. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Bring your people. Bring your love for the South Side. This is our moment. This is our music. This is Black & Bronze. WHAT TO EXPECT: 🎵 MUSIC PERFORMANCES Experience unforgettable musical tributes, where today’s artists honor the pioneers who put Bronzeville and Chicago on the map—from Nat King Cole to Earth Wind & Fire, Sam Cooke to Common: A Tribute to Chicago Soul & R&B ft. Jessica Lá Rel and Vee Armstrong A Tribute to Chicago Hip Hop ft. A.J.IV, Da' Lightbeam, Moyana, and Dai Raps A Tribute to Chicago Gospel ft. Monica Anissa, Tramaine Parker, Skii George, Apollo Robinson, Marquetta Jackson, 3DC, and David Wilson. A Tribute to Chicago Jazz ft. Khrys Royalle 🗣 SPOKEN WORD Our spoken word poets will share the rich, layered history of Bronzeville while drawing powerful connections to the issues shaping the South Side today. Featuring: Eros The Poet • Faith Overallat & Nuff Said • Josh Paul • T'Aura The Poet 💃🏿 MOVEMENT & DANCE PERFORMANCES "Prime Time With Lime" Footwork Dance Battle Battle of The Bands Dance Performance by ChiBuck Movement, 3DC, and JC4U African Drumming & Dancing by Victoria Djembe & Dancers Line Dancing Tutorials Fashion Show with Swag The Runway 🏀 WELLNESS & COMMUNITY Basketball Tournament & Dunk Contest by The Denard Bros Hip Hop Dance Workshop with Diva Dance Studio Bronzeville Pilates Session with Melanin Matters Roller Skating with Party Movers HIIT Training with Coach Julius Yoga with Spiritchill Wellness 👦🏿 KIDS ZONE Story Time Tent with Caught By A Tale Bounce Houses, Gaming Truck & Face Painting with Bright Star Community Outreach Frozen Treats with Citypoint Church Beat Making with Intonation Music Innovation Station STEM Activities with Project Exploration 👵🏾 SENIOR SEATING Elders are welcome to relax in our Legacy Lounge, where they can receive shaded seating. 🏛️ HISTORY & EXHIBITIONS Experience our archival walkway exhibition, documenting the history of Bronzeville and Black Chicago at large. Shop with local businesses in our Black Metropolis Market, and buy delicious food from our Sam Cooke Food Court. Black & Bronze is rooted in historical reverence and creative resurgence. It uplifts local independent artists and storytellers, connects generations, and turns a neighborhood park into a portal of pride, memory, and movement. By registering for this event, you grant permission to Black & Bronze to use photographs and/or video of you taken in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest.