Black Pages International Magazine - Q1 2025
RECENT BLOG POSTS
by BPI
19Sep
Why Representation in Business Directories Matters More Than Ever
Visibility Is Opportunity In today’s competitive marketplace, being seen isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. When Black-owned businesses are listed in trusted directories like Black Pages International, it sends a
Read more
by BPI
17Sep
From Side Hustle to Empire: Inspiring Journeys from the Black Pages
Every Empire Starts Small Many of today’s business titans in Chicago began their empires not with heavy funding or high-profile investors, but with determination, creativity, and modest side hustles. A
Read more
by BPI
15Sep
How Print Media Still Shapes Culture in the Digital Age
Beyond the Screen: Why Print Still Matters In a world flooded by digital alerts and fleeting social feeds, it might seem like the days of magazines and newspapers are numbered.
Read more
by BPI
12Sep
The Untold Stories Behind Black-Owned Businesses in the Midwest
Behind every storefront and business sign in the Midwest lies a powerful story of determination, vision, and resilience. While customers see thriving shops, restaurants, or service providers, what often goes
Read more
by BPI
10Sep
Community Impact Meets Business Innovation: The UP House Approach
When Tangela Thornton founded Unlimited Potential NFP, Inc., her dream was to do more than provide emergency shelter. She envisioned a place where young women facing housing instability, especially those
Read more
by BPI
10Sep
Top 10 Chicago Black Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025
Chicago has long been a hub of Black entrepreneurship, and 2025 is no different. From tech to food, retail to finance, visionary new leaders are shaping the city’s future. Here
Read more
by BPI
08Sep
Funding Without Equity—How Black Entrepreneurs Are Accessing Capital in 2025
Access to business capital has long been a hurdle for Black entrepreneurs, who often face sharp disparities in traditional venture funding. In 2025, however, innovative founders are charting new territory—raising
Read more
by BPI
05Sep
Youth Founders Break Through: How Young Black Entrepreneurs Are Leading 2025
A bold, energetic generation of Black entrepreneurs is rising—building businesses at an age when most are thinking about prom, part-time jobs, or college applications. Today’s Gen Z teenpreneurs are not
Read more
Our Testimonials
What They Say

The Black Pages offers an opportunity for Quality Businesses to have greater exposure in the Marketplace. As well as an opportunity for those individuals that are conscious enough to seek Black Businesses to support!
Michael Jackson Sr,

BlackPagesInternational connects business owners with consumers and investors
Thomas Ledford,
Customer








