BHM MoveMakers: Black Chicagoans Doing Big Things – Stories highlighting individuals in our city who are driving change.
For nearly six years now, former Allstate Insurance executive Melissa Conyears-Ervin, one of the Chicago Business Journal’s 2025 People to Watch, has been Chicago City Treasurer, leading an office that oversees nearly $14 billion in trading volume.
For nearly six years now, former Allstate Insurance executive Melissa Conyears-Ervin, one of the Chicago Business Journal’s 2025 People to Watch, has been Chicago City Treasurer, leading an office that oversees nearly $14 billion in trading volume.
While the current presidential administration is busy rolling back diversity and inclusion efforts, the Chicago Treasurer’s Office is remaining committed to supporting Black Chicagoans in the form of financial literacy and empowerment.
Mathew Knowles has made a name for himself in the business world without the help of investors. AFROTECH: Entrepreneurship In His DNA. The businessman was
Mathew Knowles highlights how investing his own money in Destiny’s Child’s albums and music videos gave him the power to shape and control the group’s
AFROTECH: Keke Palmer is more wise with her earnings after filing for bankruptcy in her early adult years. The Illinois native, born in Harvey but raised in
AFROTECH: Mathew Knowles was inspired to invest in a sports team due to a former Destiny’s Child member. On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, Knowles graced
The multifaceted star learned some tough financial lessons early in her career. VIBE MAGAZINE: Although Keke Palmer has been booked and busy from a young age—with acting credits including Barbershop
AFROTECH: Larenz Tate isn’t looking for a money grab when pursuing acting roles in Hollywood. The “Love Jones” actor took the stage on Oct. 12 during the
