'Spend in the Black' is Taking Over the South Side Today
It’s happening today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 75th Street and King Drive in Chicago’s 6th Ward.
Happy Saturday, Chicago Southsiders!
Today we’re heading to the Spend in the Black economic justice event happening now in Chicago’s 6th Ward! Follow us on Facebook for on-the-ground coverage: https://www.facebook.com/chicagosouthsider
The Spend in the Black marketplace features more than 100 vendors, including over 50 Black-owned businesses. There will be $1,000 giveaways every hour!
📍 Location: 75th Street & King Drive
🕙 Time: Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM
🧠 Leaders: Led by Sixth Ward Alderman Will Hall and Dr. Charlie Dates, senior pastor of two of Chicago's largest Black churches
Bonus: Catch Red Clay Dance’s Final Performance Tonight!
If you're a fan of storytelling through movement, check out The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago tonight at 7:30 PM for Red Clay Dance Company’s final performance of “16.”
We were there on opening night — and let’s just say it moved beyond choreography into the realm of communal storytelling. The themes were deeply relatable to what’s unfolding in our country right now. 👉🏿 Read our full recap and review.
Check out our Live coverage on Chicago Southsider’s Facebook page if you are not able to attend Spend in the Black today.
See you soon!
Charlene Rhinehart
Publisher, Chicago Southsider
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