Celebrating National Black Business Month. Chicago Street Journal (CSJ) August 11, 2017.

February Chicago Street Journal August 2017 1 $1 Donation Requested Black Business Matters According to ProsperityNow.org/ (Formerly Corporation for Enterprise Development.) it will be centuries before “wealth equality” between whites and African- Americans and Latinos is realized in the United States. (Read their report on “The Ever-Growing Gap: Without Change, African-American and Latino Families Won't Match White Wealth for Centuries.”) According to Neilsen (The top consumer rating agency for the nation.), “...Black consumers are one of America’s greatest assets.” Without a doubt, any group of people or country that has $1.2 trillion in buying power and who at the same time has kept virtually nothing for themselves, would be everyone’s best buddy (asset). Especially coupled with no true power or authority to govern themselves and manage the distribution of their monies. In a way, it’s almost like saying, we support racism. Even with all these strikes against African Americans, the nation still struggles to focus and understand why Sky-Rocketing found much success with their message of anti-bullying and anti-violence, and was able to spread that message to over 150, 000 students in over 15 states across the US. The organization has been responsible for peace concerts, marches, and events within the community which has earned many awards for the company. Some organizations who chose to honor our efforts are the Chicago Police Department, Prosperity House Chicago, and numerous other entities. Continued on Page 6 Black business development matters, not only in turning the tide in the advancement of the Black race in all aspects including making them players and global decision makers, but in making them major contributors to job and enterprise development, which benefits the nation. In Chicago, Black Business Matters not at all to those who sit at the realm of our government managing our lives in accordance with the prevailing skin tones of the residents of particular communities. Racism is nothing new in a city that is still holding on dearly and without shame or apology to its versions of the Mason -Dixon lines. Take a ride through the west and south sides of this city, and you, like in Stevie Wonder’s Living for the City will see the blatant disparity in income Continued on Page 8 August is National Black Business Month and The Dr. Webb Evans Community Development Corporation and the Temple Of Mercy Association presents "THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MARCUS GARVEY HOLIDAY CELEBRA- TION" An All Day Celebration Thursday, August 31, 2017, 11am till 7pm, 1718 W. 79th St. (79th & Hermitage) in Chicago. All Vendors & Sponsors are welcomed to participate. For More Information Call: 773-846-3091 E-Mail: brominrahim365@aol.com Get delivery right to your inbox. Visit CSJ at Issuu.com/ChicagoStreetJournal August 11, 2017 Volume 23 No. 4 Free Classified Ad Be in the NEXT CSJ issue FREE. - Page 17 TBT News with Carl West - Page 5 Interview with Dianna Long of Urban Art Retreat - Page 7 Spiritual Health with Dr. Al Blumenberg and Prophetess Stefaniq’ue Tillis - Page 10 Self-Employment Expo Coming Soon - Page 12 ACLU Reports - Targeting Black Activist - Page 14 Chicago Street Journal is looking for experienced Sales Associates. Call 773-998-1925 Call 773-998-1925 to be in the NEXT issue.