Tots to Scholars Learning Academy, a daycare center and preschool, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Homewood on Friday, Nov. 7. The owners, Beverlyn Terrell and her daughter, Shalanda Terrell, said Tots to Scholars not only teaches children academic concepts like numbers, the alphabet and sign[Read More…]
Tag: Black owned business
Mayor of Flossmoor recognizes local Black owned organization
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson declared February as Black History Month in the village and issued a proclamation shining a light on local Black owned businesses. The proclamation, presented at the Feb. 17 board of trustees meeting, outlines the values the village recognizes in its history and how Flossmoor thrives through its[Read More…]
Present history: The Conservatory and the tradition of Black-owned record stores
Chogie, left, and Tony Fields, owners of The Conservatory Vintage & Vinyl, celebrate the second anniversary of their shop in downtown Flossmoor. The store offers vinyl records, events and mid-century modern furnishings. (Andrew Burke-Stevenson/The Conservatory) Note: This Q&A is part of an occasional series linking today’s local Black-owned businesses to their[Read More…]
Black history: The barbershop
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