Our #BlackHistoryMonth collection features a variety of streaming movies, e-books and e-audiobooks that showcase the rich style of African American Cinema, share powerful stories from history, explore the lives and impact of major figures, and reflect on current events.
Black-Owned Bookstores in Illinois
- Afriware Books, Co
1701 S 1st Ave, Suite 503, Maywood, IL 60153 - Da Book Joint
2311 E 71 St, Chicago, IL - Frontline Books & Kultural Emporium
5206 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 - Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery
515 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
- The Underground Bookstore
1727 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Black-Owned Restaurants in the West Suburbs
- Surf’s Up
481 N Commons Dr, Aurora, IL 60504 - Ethio Beans Ethiopian Restaurant and Cafe
171 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188 - Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn
20 S Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120 - Franks Chicago Shrimp House
3071 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 - JAMROCK BBQ Jerk
1659 N, Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60563 - Signature Slabs
1264 E Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 - Bisi Restaurant
853 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193 - Harold’s Chicken
1318 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL. 60195 - Black Horizon Brewing Co.
7560 S Quincy St, Willowbrook, IL 60527
