The mission of the Business Leadership Council is to advocate to Chicago orgs. the importance of doing significant business with African-American owned firms.
Chicago, Illinois
Joined October 2014
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@BLCouncil Members stepping up to record GOTV radio spots for Chicago’s runoff election:, @WVON1690 #idaslegacy, @BLCouncil @irikasargent @KEgonmwan @tvbrad @LightfootForChi, @toniforchicago @Chicago_Police, @ChiPubSchools @CTULocal1 @EngageCivil @TheBarTechGroup
It isn't over yet. Come check out @ToniPreckwinkle and @LightfootForChi after the #FinalDebateOn2
WATCH LIVE: Lightfoot and Preckwinkle address the media after the debate: facebook.com/cbschicago/vide…
#FinalDebateOn2
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Will the #ChiMayor19 focus on ensuring growth in black businesses, communities and, contracts? @KEgonmwan asks the tough questions.
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Minority contracts, particularly for African-Americans on the #FinalDebateOn2
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Our very own @BLCouncil member Felicia Rauls speaking on the #FinalDebateOn2 with #idaslegacy's Delmarie Cobb.
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As both canidates are Black, we must realize that being Black is not enough. We need someone who will work with the Black community so it can thrive instead of barely survive. #FinalDebateOn2
@tvbrad asks what candidates would do in case of a police officer who went viral after being recorded telling a young black man "I kill MFs," harassing the him and arresting him twice. The officer did shoot a young black man 10 times, killing him @cbschicago #FinalDebateOn2
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How will @LightfootForChi repair the damage in the city of Chicago?#FinalDebateOn2
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One of the proposals from @ToniPreckwinkle #FinalDebateOn2
Preckwinkle: Supports lifting ban to talk in Springfield a/b rent control. In many of our neighborhoods residents are concerned about gentrification and the fact that they no longer can afford to rent/live in communities that were home for generations. @cbschicago #FinalDebateOn2
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A qualified and experienced mayor is what the city of Chicago needs. Find out who that is on #FinalDebateOn2!
Politics is not for the faint of heart. Both @ToniPreckwinkle and @LightfootForChi plan to dig deep into the issuses during the #FinalDebateOn2. Be sure that you are watching on @cbschicago or listening on @WVON1690.
Opening statements in the #FinalDebateOn2:
Preckwinkle: It’s important for young people to understand someone in the mayor’s office will be fighting for them.
Lightfoot: People want a break from the corrupt political machine. @cbschicago
Business Leadership retweeted
HAPPENING NOW: The final mayoral debate is on CBS 2. @LightfootForChi and @ToniPreckwinkle are on stage with @IrikaSargent. Watch Live here:
facebook.com/cbschicago/vide… #FinalDebateOn2
Chicago is making history as two African-American women are in the run off. Be sure to root for #TeamToni or #TeamLightfoot tonight at the #FinalDebateOn2
The countdown is on! Join CBS Chicago for the final mayoral debate on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:00 PM. @WVON1690 @BLCouncil #idaslegacy @IrikaSargent @KEgonmwan @tvbrad @LightfootForChi @ToniPreckwinkle #FinalDebateOn2
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Are you ready to for the #FinalDebateOn2? Be sure to watch it live on @cbschicago or listen in on @WVON1690. @BLCouncil can't wait for tonight's event!
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Are you #TeamToni or #TeamLightfoot? Either way, we hope to see you at the debate!
MAKING HISTORY: Chicago will soon elect an African American woman as its next mayor. What are the issues you want to see Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle tackle during the
#FinalDebateOn2? Tune in Wednesday at 6 PM. @IrikaSargent @KEgonmwan
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“Its mission: to create wealth and economic opportunities for the city's African-American community and close the economic gap between the South and West sides and the rest of the city.” @BLCouncil bddy.me/2SGmtlb
Come out and join us tomorrow and vote! #MyVoteCanChange @iamdlow @ravynlenae @themattymatt84 @spenzochicago @wvon1690
