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At the heart of our collective memory lies a story of courage and perseverance. Chicago’s Black Business Radio Network (CBBRN) proudly reflects on our interview with Reverend Wheeler Parker Jr . in 2011, and how his testimony continues to shape our understanding of history and justice. A Personal Connection to Tragedy Reverend Parker Jr. is a man whose life intersects with one of America’s most harrowing histories. He was with his cousin, Emmett Till. In the summer of 1955 in Mississippi, Emmett’s life was taken. That moment shook the nation and galvanized the Civil Rights Movement. Reverend Parker Jr. stands today as the last living witness to that night—an unimaginable burden and honor. His story isn’t just historical—it’s living, breathing testimony of what happens when justice fails and when courage prevails. Reflecting on Our 2011 Interview Back in 2011, Sonja Cassandra Perdue and Ron Carter, the hosts of Black Wall Street USA sat down with Reverend Parker Jr. to hear his story i...

💼 When One Job Loss Echoes Across the Economy: Why Black Women’s Unemployment Is Everyone’s Problem. By Chicago’s Black Business Network (CBBN) When we talk about unemployment, the conversation often stops at the individual story—the job lost, the bills piling up, the uncertainty that follows. But unemployment, especially among Black women , is not an isolated issue. It’s a collective economic warning that affects every community, every business, and every family. According to POLITICO , which cites MSNBC reporting, more than 300,000 Black women have been pushed out of the labor force this year . This isn’t a niche headline—it’s a national red flag. When Black women lose ground in the labor market, the entire economy feels it. Their participation is a leading indicator of growth, stability, and household resilience. 🚨 20 Ways One Person’s Unemployment Impacts the Economy 1️⃣ Reduced Consumer Spending – Less income means fewer dollars flowing to small businesses. 2️⃣ Decline in Tax...