Chicago's Black Business Radio Network

Listen to and discover Chicago’s unsung heroes! Dive into BLACK HEROES OF FIRE: Chicago’s 100 Years of Public Service and explore the bravery of Engine Company 21. 📚 400+ never-before-seen photos! Untold stories of Chicago’s Black firefighters from 1872-1972. Listen to an excerpt by author Dekalb Walcott and order your copy today! www. BlackHeroesOfFire.com  #BlackHistory #ChicagoHistory #Firefig...

I don't know anything about being a white woman. Listen to an excerpt from “Black America Asking Ourselves The Tough Questions" by Sonja Cassandra Perdue now available on Amazon. Contact us to find out how to add your book excerpt to our Chicago’s Black Business Radio Network's platform. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chicago-s-black-business-radio-network--64...

CBBN Business Journals welcomes Cedrick Phillips, who went from experiencing incarceration to becoming a beacon of support for many, leveraging his experiences to help individuals secure finances for various funding needs.  As President of Fundswell Consulting Group, Cedrick has dedicated himself to assisting clients nationwide and in Puerto Rico with commercial real estate loans, startup funding,...

Diane E. Johnson is the author of My Medical & Dental Health Journal. This journal is the most comprehensive health journal you will find anywhere. Why? Because, this journal is divided into FIVE sections: medical, dental, family history, prescriptions, and notes. It is designed to be user-friendly and compact, allowing individuals to keep all their health records in one place. Chicago’s Black...

Shannon Harris’ career spans the vast landscape of sound science.  An IT professional for 29 years working in Chicago and Internationally. He is a DJ, musician, composer, anthropologist, as well as a sound scientist and Audio Pharmacologist™. He explores obscure territories, regions, genres, styles, and traditions through his work in the Healing Arts.  Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network invite...

CBBN Business Journals welcomes Calvin Young, a dynamic and innovative leader with an extensive background spanning various industries, including urban farming, drone technology, environmental advocacy, and the military. His academic expertise in Management Information Systems further enhances his ability to seamlessly connect technology, agriculture, and community engagement. Calvin currently lea...

From the moment we first encountered the social media posts of Fallon M. Flowers, a Nursing Inspired Speaker, it became evident that her message should be heard beyond our immediate network. Today, Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network is excited to share this captivating and informative interview with you on our CBBN Business Journals segment. Ms. Flowers, a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and...

Chicago businesses and politics are in a class of their own when we speak of corruption but Harvey, Illinois, a small city outside of Chicago with a population of approximately 20,000 people has a story to tell that you just won’t want to miss.   In 2008, Satish Gabhawala convinced the city of Harvey to raise $14 million from bond issuances to back a hotel that was never built. We want to thank Dr...

Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Denard Allison who is the founder of the “All-Is-On Youth Foundation”, and he's also the driving force behind “Allison Construction and Demolition”. They are providing services to youth in the Chicago Englewood community.  Included: O  After School Program O  Sports Program O Tutoring O Construction Training O College Prep They can be reached at www. Al...

Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Vince Williams, Director of Operations for Entrepreneurs Academy.  Their vision is to create a thriving entrepreneurial economy in under-resourced communities. EA provides pathways to entrepreneurship, workforce modernization, and innovation for under-resourced communities of color to create a safer, healthier, and more economically-inclusive world. Cur...

REBROADCAST with Marc Sims and education activist Rosita Chatonda about improving public education for low income African American students. Rosita Chatonda is a long-time educator in Chicago and shares her views on our new Mayor Brandon Johnson and education in this podcast. Marc Sims Host 400 Plus Podcast https://anchor.fm/marc-sims8 Just A Few Questions Podcast https://anchor.fm/marc-sims Want...

Our guest today onCBBN Business Journalsis Khadirah Muhammad who is a Marketing Automation & Systems Engineer and CEO of Omnipotent Consulting. She went from breaking into the entrepreneurship world at age 18 with the goal of retiring her parents, to falling in love with systems and automation. Her notable projects include taking a client’s two person operation from $15,000 to $80,000 per mont...

Today on CBBN Business Journals playwright, producer and director Kenny Od shares his passion for film making and talks about his new film “Friends Like Sisters” now available on Prime Video. His production company is The Cross Films International. Kenny Od stated, “I believe there is something out there for everyone who dares to dream and follow their dreams passionately without distractions. My...

Marc Sims host of Just A Few Questions Podcastinterviews author Richard V. Reeves of The Brookings Institution. His book is "Of Boys and Men. Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It." You can find it at: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? GREAT! Give us a call at 773-609-2226. Sonja Cassandra Perdue, Executive P...

Ready to learn more about Artificial Intelligence? Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Mr. Paul Hines, who is the CEO of Media Vault Online. Paul says, “He has been involved with Artificial Intelligence marketing since 2017 and was laughed at until people saw how the technology was being used by the big box companies for years before anyone even heard of it.” So today we are going to focu...

And, according to Sy, “We are not all the same kind of happy. Where do we start? Marc Sims interviews Syron Smith, the Founder of National Block Club University. Sy indicates that “Despite global attacks, we are still here and very strong contributors to the world.” He can be reached at 312-405-8844. Be sure to visit www. NationalBlockClubUniversity.com Marc Sims is a podcaster living in Chicago a...

Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network (CBBRN) introduces a new series that highlights our past episodes. In this first segment, we focus on an event that was pivotal to the forward movement of the civil rights moment. On August 28, 1955, Emmett Louis Till, age 14, was abducted, tortured, and murdered in Money, Mississippi. Listen to our interview with Reverend Wheeler Parker, Emmett Till’s cousin...

CBBN Business JournalsLOVES authors and today on this segment we’d like to introduce you to Mr. Yamuel Bradley. Yamuel is the author of seven books including “Get Your Head Out Of Your Azz” and “Winning From Start To Finish” which is a self-discipline guide for everyone. Yamuel, like many young men, found himself on the wrong side of the law but he eventually matured and grew into the writer he is...

Welcome! I’m Sonja Cassandra Perdue, Founder of Chicago’s Black Business Network (CBBN). We’ve been reaching out to small business owners since 2008 and our first podcast went live in 2009. Listen to these in the morning, in the form that is comfortable for you. Affirmations for Entrepreneurs - FOCUS 1. I begin each day with a vision of success for my business. 2. I follow a focused daily schedule...

Today on CBBN Business Journals we’d like to introduceMs. Charlise Williams a Tax Specialist and Financial Coach with more than 5 years of experience as a tax specialist and 10 plus years in Executive Management. In addition, Ms. Williams holds a Master's Degree in Accounting. She is here to share some very significant information regarding personal and business financial management with an emphas...

Ms. Yoki Songmaker, The Grant Guru is our guest today on CBBN Business Journals. Ms. Songmaker is a grant and scholarship researcher, as well as an author. She has assisted hundreds of non-profit and new for-profit organizations with their business development. Her books overflow with a wealth of grant and scholarship funding sources – no matter what area you specialize in or business that you are...

Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Ms. Simone Jennifer Smith, Founder and Director of Hear 2 Help. Simone’s great passion is using the gifts that have been given to her, to help educate her clients on how to live meaningful lives. The Hear to Help Team consists of powerfully motivated individuals, who like Simone, see that there is a need in this world; a need for real connection.  Simon...

Welcome to The Great Business Skill Show Series with Dr. Anthony Gantt. This segment is titled "How to publish your own book." Part 4. Dr. Gantt will teach you about copyrights and I.S.B.N.'s. Also about the process of printing copies of your books. The resource is "I'll Publish My Own Book." This episode's foundation is based on Lesson 11 in the book. Dr. Gantt is a Personal Business Consultant a...

What are your thoughts on Marriage vs a Life Partnership? Have you considered the pros and cons of each? Which is the best fit for you? This episode will put some new considerations of these relationships on your mind and in your heart. The Heart 2 Heart Relationship PODCAST, is a spin-off of the virtual interactive Heart 2 Heart Relationship Talk Show which gives the audience a platform to ask an...

This segment of Investor from Detroit with your host Jovaun Royal is a “How to build a stock market portfolio". If you are a new investor, listen now to get some solid tips on how to get started. Listen now to learn how you can predict the movement of the stock market by using just a couple of simple tools. Jovaun Royal has been investing in the stock market since 2013 and heads up “Investor from...