African Community Resource Guide

UNITED AFRICAN ORGANIZATION – Illinois African Community Resource Guide: 2010

AFRICAN COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS 2

CONSULATES 6

DIPLOMATIC EMBASSIES 7

RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS 11

ART & CULTURE 14

EVENTS & CLUBS 15

RESTAURANTS 16

GROCERY SHOPS 18

ARTIFACTS 19

CLOTHING 20

OTHER RETAIL 21

HAIR BRAIDING SALONS 21

SHIPPING COMPANIES 26

TAXI COMPANIES 27

TRAVEL AGENCIES 27

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS 28

OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 29

ACADEMICS 33

STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS 38

COMMUNITY MEDIA 39

REFERENCES 40

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3424 S. State Street, Suite 3C8-2 ▪ Chicago, IL 60616 ▪ (Tel.) 312-949-9980 ▪ (Fax) 312-949-9981
info@uniteafricans.org ▪ www.uniteafricans.org


COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Association of Beninese of Illinois Ethiopian Community Association of
Contact: S. Bobby Dagnon Chicago
1140 N. Wells St., #3 1730 W. Greenleaf
Chicago, IL 60610 Rogers Park, IL 60626
(414) 232-6998 Ph: (773) 508-0303
bdagnon@benineseofillinois.org Fax: (773) 508-0309
www.benineseofillinois.org www.ecachicago.org

Cameroonian Brothers Association (CABAC) Ghana National Council (11 Associations)
Contact: Adele Massimb (president) Contact: John Henry Assabill
P.O.Box 408849 4542 N. Broadway, Suite 328
Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago, IL 60640
(847) 361-3103 (773) 636-7013
adelemassimb@hotmail.com www.ghananationalcouncil.org
www.cabacusa.org/ 1. Asanteman Association
2. Brong-Ahafo Association
Caribbean Association of Midwest America 3. Ewe Association
7547 N Rogers Ave. 4. Fanti Benevolent Society
Chicago, IL 60626 5. Ga-Adangbe Community
(773) 907-4792 6. Ghana Chicago Club
Fax: (773) 907-4829 7. Ghana Northern Union
midwestcaribbean@yahoo.com 8. Haske Society
www.caribeilanz.com 9. Kwahu United Association
10. Okuapeman Association
Congolese Community (Brazzaville) 11. Okyeman Association
Contact: Ahmed Donatien
(773) 663-7145 Guinean Community Association
ahmeddonatien@yahoo.fr Contact: Saidou M. N‟Daou
(773) 995-2973 or
Congolese Community of Chicago (DRC) (773) 239-4267
Contact: Claude Bambi sndaou@aol.com
(773) 818-4904
E-mail: cbambi@hotmail.com Ivory Coast Community Association
www.congochicago.org Contact: Etty Labibi
(847) 848-6710
Eritrean Community Ettylaby@yahoo.com
Contact: Anghesom Atsbaha
(773) 907-4067 United Kenyans of Chicago
aatsbaja@ccc.edu 1111 N. Wells St., Suite 404
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 635-1785
info@chicagokenyans.org
www.chicagokenyans.org

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Organization of the Liberian Community
Contact: Mohammad Toure
Ph: (708) 250-4223 Somali Community of Metro Chicago
toure62@yahoo.com Contact: Hussein Affey
http://www.libci.org/ 6328 N. Bell, #3
Chicago, IL 60659
Maghreb Association of North America (312) 576-1074
(MANA)
P.O. Box 4983 South African Community Association
Chicago, IL 60680 P. O. Box 409454
(773) 407-5642 Chicago, IL 60640
manachicago@yahoo.com Contact: Lorraine Makatu
http://www.manachicago.com/ Ph: (847) 942-2904
Email: dineogift@yahoo.com
Malian Community Association
Contact: Kebe Bousseye Sudanese Community Association
1759 W. 95th Contact: Malual Mayol Awak
Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 727-5154
(312) 890-5921 awamalual@hotmail.com
www.sudaneseofillinois.org
Malawian Community
Contact: Dalitso Sulamoyo Tanzanian Community Association-Midwest
sulamoyo@icaanet.org USA
20600 Promethian Way
Nigerian Community of Chicagoland Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Contact: David Olupitan (708) 767-4841
(773) 651-9098 www.tanzaniamidwestusa.org

Rwandan Community Association Togolese Community Association
Contact: Olivier Kamanzi Contact: Kokou Aziki
(773) 807-7956 (773) 841-1375
okamanzi@yahoo.com togoleseinchicago@yahoo.com
www.ametoco.org
Senegalese Community Association
Contact: Chiekh Balla Samb Ugandan Community Association
(773) 408-6270 or Contact: Father John Mukasa-Ssebaana
(773) 240-1285 (708) 539-3208
sunugalus@yahoo.com kyambe@aol.com

Sierra Leone Community Association of Association of Zimbabweans in Chicago
Chicago Contact: Coco Ndlovu
3424 S. State, #3C8-1 (773) 220-2045
Chicago, IL 60616 coco693@yahoo.com
Contact: Andrew Koroma
(630) 220-3308
koromaas1@yahoo.com
http://www.slcac.org
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OTHER COMMUNITY- BASED ORGANIZATIONS

Akugbe-Oretin Club of Chicago
210 E. 69th St. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of
Chicago, IL 60637 Chicago
Contact: Jim Otokiti (president) Refugee Resettlement Services
(708) 351-5600 651 W. Lake St., Suite 500
info@akugbeoretinchicago.org Chicago, IL 60661
www.akugbeoretinchicago.org Ph: (312) 655-7860
Fax: (312) 879-0208
African Women Association http://www.catholiccharities.net
2051 E. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60649 Coalition of African, Arab, Asian, European,
Contact: Henriette Negri (President) and Latino Immigrants of Illinois (CAAAELII)
(773) 220-6771 4300 N. Hermitage Ave.
sarafinamimie@yahoo.com Chicago, IL 60613
Ph: (773) 248-1019
African Women‟s Organization, Inc. (AWO) Fax: (773) 248-1179
8631 S. Normal Ave www.caaaelii.org
Chicago, IL 60620 www.globalallianceafrica.org
Contact: Felicia Johnson (Program Director)
Ph: (773) 224-2300 Continental Africa Chamber of Commerce
Fax: (773) 224-0848 28 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 600
awo123@sbcglobal.net Chicago, IL 60604
Ph: (312) 987-1892
American Friends Services Committee Fax: (312) 987-1893
Great Lakes Regional Office www.continentalacc.org
637 S. Dearborn, Suite 3
Chicago, IL 60605 Edo North Association of Chicago
Ph: (312) 427-2533 2324 Newport Drive
Fax: (312) 427-4171 Naperville, IL 60565
Chicagoinfo@afsc.org Contact: Mr. Goddy Tseumah (President)
(312) 339-5779
Amnesty International Midwest Regional (630) 548-0351
Office goddytse@yahoo.com
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 731 goddytse@msn.com
Chicago, IL 60604
Ph: (312) 427-2060 Exodus World Service
Fax: (312) 427-2589 109 Fairfield Way, #101
aiusamw@aiusa.org Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Ph: (630) 307-1400
Association of Isoko Midwest USA Fax: (630) 307-1430
Contact: Paul Ologbo www.e-w-s.org/
(630) 400-9156
86 Timber Trails Blvd
Gilberts, IL 64136

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African Human Services (AHS) Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Ministries
Gaye D. Sleh, Jr. (Executive Director) (IRIM)
M.S., QMHP, CADC 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 401
6045 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago, IL 60637 Ph: (773) 989-5647
(877) 247-3424 Fax: (773) 989-0484
Fax: (773) 363-1887 www.irim.org
gsleh@africanhumanservices.org
www.africanhumanservices.org Sunlight African Community Center (SACC)
4554 N. Broadway, Suite 246
Egbe Omo Yuroba of Greater Chicago Chicago, IL, 60640
2401 E 97th Street Ph: (773) 506-8061
Chicago. IL. 60617 Fax: (773) 506-3847
Contact: Abiola Popoola ruphinapettis@yahoo.com
(773) 641-2367
abiolappl@yahoo.com United African Organization, Inc. (UAO)
3424 S. State St., Suite 3C8-2
Global Alliance for Africa Chicago, IL 60616
703 W. Monroe St. Ph: (312) 949-9980; (866) 363-0333
Chicago, IL 60661 Fax: (312) 949-9981
Ph: (312) 382-0607 info@uniteafricans.org
Fax: (312) 382-8850 www.uniteafricans.org
Administrator@globalalliance.org
Nto-Otong Association USA, Inc
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & United Human Services Center
Human Rights Contact: Godwin Akpan (Executive Director)
208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1818 1809 W. 51st St.
Ph: (312) 660-1300 Cell: (847) 962-1744
Fax: (312) 660-1500 Ph: (773) 776-7349
www.heartlandalliance.org Fax: (773) 776-7355
Otong.association@yahoo.com
Ika National Association of Chicago
21823 Clyde Ave. Pan African Association
Chicago Heights, IL 60411 6163 N. Broadway
Contact: Friday Dagholor Chicago, IL 60660
(312) 388-0012 Ph. (773) 381-9723
Fax: (773) 381-9727
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & www.panafricanassociation.org
Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
55 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 2075 Share Circle
Chicago, IL 60604 625 Madison St.
Ph: (312) 332-7360 Evanston, IL 60202
Fax: (312) 332-7044 Ph: (847) 491-0800
www.icirr.org Fax: (847) 491-6300
info@sharecircle.org
www.sharecircle.org
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Umu Igbo Alliance of Chicago Uwa Women‟s Club of Chicago
Contact: Ngozi Enyia 201 Lawn Court
773-225-9105 Schaumburg, IL 60193
E-mail: blessing01@yahoo.com Contact: Mrs. Abieyuwa Ayobahan-Spiff
(846) 281-1191
United Esan Association (847) 687-2848
Contact: Mr. Frank Ativie aayobahan@yahoo.com
P. O. Box 268495
Chicago, IL 60626 World Relief-Chicago
(773) 216-3776 3507 W. Lawrence Ave., Suite 208
(773) 973-1167 Chicago, IL 60625
www.unitedesanorganization.org Ph: (773) 583-9191
Fax: (773) 583-9410
www.chicago1.wr.org

CONSULATES

Egyptian Consulate-Chicago Ugandan Consulate
500 N. Michigan Ave, 19th floor, # 1900 Contact: Bennett Jones Johnson, Honorary
Chicago, IL 60611 Consul
Tel: (312) 828-9162 7822 S. Dobson Ave.
Fax: (312) 828-9167 Chicago, IL 60619
eg2002@eg2002.net (773) 651-0210
www.eg2002.net (773) 651-7286 [fax]
councilgjohnson@gmail.com

South African Consulate General Chicago Liberian Consulate
200 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 600 Contact: Alexander Gbayee, Honorary
Chicago, IL 60604 Consul General
Ph: (312) 939-7929 ext 228 7342 S. Bennett Ave.
Fax: (312) 939-2588 Chicago, IL 60649
www.southafricachicago.com (773) 643-8635
(773) 643-8897 [fax]
libcon20032@yahoo.com
www.liberianconsulatechicago.com

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DIPLOMATIC EMBASSIES

Embassy of The People's Democratic
Republic of Algeria Embassy of The Republic of Burundi
2118 Kalorama Rd. NW 2233 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 212
Washington, DC 20008 Washington, DC 20007
Ph: (202) 265-2800 Ph: (202) 342-2574
Fax: (202) 667-2174 Fax: (202) 342-2578
ambassadoroffice@yahoo.com E-mail: burundiembassy@erols.com
http://www.algeria-us.org/ URL: http://www.burundiembassy-usa.org/

Embassy of The Republic of Angola Embassy of The Republic of Cameroon
2100-2108 16th St. NW 2349 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Ph: (202) 785-1156 Ph: (202) 265-8790
Fax: (202) 785-1258 Fax: (202) 387-3826
angola@angola.org http://www.ambacam-usa.org/
http://www.angola.org/
Embassy of The Republic of Cape Verde
Embassy of The Republic of Benin 3415 Massachusetts Ave. NW
2124 Kalorama Rd. NW Washington, DC 20007
Washington, DC 20008 Ph: (202) 965-6820
Ph: (202) 232-6656 Fax: (202) 965-1207
Fax: (202) 265-1996
info@beninembassy.us Embassy of Central African Republic
http://www.beninembassy.us/ 1618 22nd St. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Embassy of The Republic of Botswana Ph: (202) 483-7800
1531-1533 New Hampshire Ave. NW Fax: (202) 332-9893
Ph: (202) 244-4990 Embassy of The Republic of Chad
Fax: (202) 244-4164 2002 R St NW
http://www.botswanaembassy.org/ Washington, DC 20009
Ph: (202) 462-4009
Embassy of Burkina Faso Fax: (202) 265-1937
2340 Massachusetts Ave. NW chadembassy-usa.org
Ph: (202) 332-5577 Embassy of The Union of Comoros
Fax: (202) 667-1882 420 E. 50th St
ambawdc@verizon.net New York, NY 10022
http://www.burkinaembassy-usa.org/ Ph: (212) 972-8010
Fax: (212) 983-4712

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Embassy of The Democratic Republic of Embassy of Ethiopia
Congo 3506 International Drive, N.W.
1726 M St NW, Suite 601 Washington, D.C. 20008
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 364-1200
Ph: (202) 234-7690 ethiopia@ethiopianembassy.org
Fax: (202) 234-2609 www.ethiopianembassy.org

Embassy of The Republic of the Congo Embassy of Gabon
4891 Colorado Ave. NW 2034 20th St. NW, Suite 200
Ph: (202) 726-5500 Ph: (202) 797-1000
Fax: (202) 726-1860 Fax: (202) 332-0668

Embassy of The Republic of Cote D‟Ivoire Embassy of The Gambia
2424 Massachusetts Ave. NW 1424 K Street, NW Suite 600
Ph: (202) 797-0300 Ph: (202) 785-1379, 1399, 1425
Fax: (202) 462-9444 Fax: (202) 785-1430
http://www.gambiaembassy.us/
Embassy of The Republic of Djibouti
1156 15th St NW, Suite 515 Embassy of Ghana
Washington, DC 20005 3512 International Dr. NW
Ph: (202) 331-0270 Washington, DC 20008
Fax: (202) 331 -0302 Ph: (202) 686-4520 to 4526
Fax: (202) 686-4527
Embassy of The Arab Republic of Egypt info@ghanaembassy.org
3521 International Ct. NW http://www.ghanaembassy.org
Ph: (202) 895-5400 Embassy of The Republic of Guinea
Fax: (202) 244-4319 2112 Leroy Pl. NW
http://www.egyptembassy.net Washington, DC 20008
Ph: (202) 986-4300
Embassy of The Republic of Equatorial Fax: (202) 986-4800
Guinea
2020 16th St. NW Embassy of The Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Washington, DC 20009 15929 Yukon Lane
Ph: (202) 518-5700 Rockville, MD 20855
Fax: (202) 518-5252 Ph: (301) 947-3958
info@equatorialguinea.com Fax: (301) 947-3958

Embassy of The State of Eritrea Embassy of The Republic of Kenya
1708 New Hampshire Ave. NW 2249 R St. NW
Ph: (202) 319-1991 Ph: (202) 387-6101
Fax: (202) 319-1304 Fax: (202) 462-3829
http://www.embassyeritrea.org http://www.kenyaembassy.com

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Embassy of The Kingdom of Lesotho Embassy of The Islamic Republic of
2511 Massachusetts Ave. NW Mauritania
Washington, DC 20008 2129 Leroy Pl. NW
Ph: (202) 797-5533 Washington, DC 20008
Fax: (202) 234-6815 Ph: (202) 232-5700
lesothoembassy@verizon.net Fax: (202) 319-2623
www.lesothoemb-usa.gov info@mauritaniaembassy.us
http://www.mauritaniaembassy.us/
Embassy of The Republic of Liberia
5201 16th St. NW Embassy of The Kingdom of Morocco
Washington, DC 20011 1601 21st ST. NW
Ph: (202) 723-0437 Washington, DC 20009
Fax: (202) 723-0436 Ph: (202) 462-7979
www.liberianembassyus.org Fax: (202) 457-0012
http://dcusa.themoroccanembassy.com/
Embassy of The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
2600 Virginia Ave. NW, Suite 711 Embassy of The Republic of Mozambique
Washington, DC 20037 1525 New Hampshire
Ph: (202) 944-9601 Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 944-9606 Ph: (202) 293-7146
libya@libyanbureaudc.org Fax: (202) 835-0245
www.libyanbureau-dc.org embamoc@aol.com
http://www.embamoc-usa.org/
Embassy of The Republic of Madagascar
2374 Massachusetts Ave. NW Embassy of Namibia
Washington, DC 20008 1605 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Ph: (202) 265-5525 Washington, DC 20009
Fax: (202) 265-3034 tel: (202) 986-0540
malagasy@embassy.org fax: (202) 986-0443
www.madagascar-consulate.org info@namibianembassyusa.org

Embassy of Malawi Embassy of The Republic of Niger
1029 Vermont Ave, N.W #1000 2204 R St. NW
Ph: (202) 721-0270 Ph: (202) 483-4224
Fax: (202) 721-0288 Fax: (202) 483-3169
www.malawiembassy-dc.org embassyofniger@ioip.com

Embassy of The Republic of Mali Embassy of The Federal Republic of Nigeria
2130 R St. NW 3519 International Ct. NW
Ph: (202) 332-2249 Ph: (202) 986-8400
Fax: (202) 332-6603 Fax: (202) 362-6541
infos@maliembassy.us http://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/
http://www.maliembassy.us

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Embassy of The Republic of Rwanda Embassy of The Republic of the Sudan
1714 New Hampshire Ave. NW 2210 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Ph: (202) 232-2882 Ph: (202) 338-8565
Fax: (202) 232-4544 Fax: (202) 667-2406
http://www.rwandaembassy.org/ info@sudanembassy.org
http://www.sudanembassy.org/
Embassy of Sao Tome and Principe
1211 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300 Embassy of The United Republic of
Washington, DC 20036 Tanzania
Ph: (202) 775-2075 2139 R St. NW
Fax: (202) 775-2077 Washington, DC 20008
embstpusa@verizon.net Ph: (202) 939-6125 or (202) 884-1080
Fax: (202) 797-7408
Embassy of The Republic of Senegal http://www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org/
2112 Wyoming Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008 Embassy of The Republic of Togo
Ph: (202) 234-0540 2208 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Fax: (202) 332-6315 Washington, DC 20008
Ph: (202) 234-4212
Embassy of The Republic of Seychelles Fax: (202) 232-3190
800 2nd Ave. Suite 400C embassyoftogo@yahoo.com
New York, NY 10017 www.visatogoabroad.com
Ph: (212) 972-1785
Fax: (212) 972-1786 Embassy of Tunisia
Seychelles@un.int 1515 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Embassy of Sierra Leone Ph: (202) 862-1850
1701 19th St. NW Fax: (202) 862-1858
Ph: (202) 939-9261 Embassy of The Republic of Uganda
Fax: (202) 483-1793 5911 16th St. NW
http://www.embassyofsierraleone.org/ Washington, DC 20011
Ph: (202) 726-7100
Embassy of The Republic of South Africa Fax: (202) 726-1727
3051 Massachusetts Ave. NW http://www.ugandaembassy.com/
Ph: (202) 232-4400 Embassy of The Republic of Zambia
Fax: (202)265-1607 2419 Massachusetts Ave. NW
info@saembassy.org Washington, DC 20008
www.saembassy.org Ph: (202) 265-9717
Fax: (202) 332-0826
embzambia@aol.com
http://www.zambiaembassy.org/

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Embassy of Republic of Zimbabwe
1608 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Ph: (202) 332-7100
Fax: (202) 483-9326
info@zimbabwe-embassy.us
http://www.zimbabwe-embassy.us/

RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS

Christian:
Bethel Presbyterian Church of Ghana,
African Community United Methodist Chicago (In the small sanctuary of Tabernacle
Church Baptist Church)
Pastor: Amos Oladipo 4130 S Indiana
4754 N. Leavitt St. (Berry UMC building) Chicago, IL 60653
Chicago, IL 60625 Contact: Paul Asiama
Office: (773) 784-3370 (773) 224---3868
Pastor‟s cell: (773) 600-9799
www.africancommunityumc.org/ Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church
Chicago #1
Berhane Wongel Ethiopian Evangelical 10747 S Halsted. Chicago. IL. 60827
Church (Amharic) Contact: Apostle Connel I. Akande
Pastor: Guenetu Yigzaw Cell: (773) 919-3570
Office: 611 South Blvd. Church: (773) 253-2163
Evanston, IL 60202 Chicago #2
Worship: 6200 N. Artesian Ave. 4850 N. Sawyer Ave. Chicago.IL. 60625
Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 317-7710
(773) 338-6400 www.csmovementchurchusa.org/districts/c
www.bwec.org/ hicago/chicago2.htm

Believing in Jesus Christ (Kirundi/ Chicago Ghanaian Seventh Day Adventist
Kinyarwanda/ Swahili) Church
4750 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 341 Pastor: Peter K. Omane
Chicago, IL 60640 5248 S. Christiana Ave.
Contact: Claire Mukundente Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 297-6308 (312) 282-2459 [pastor]
(773) 476-1044
Ethiopian Orthodox Church of Medhane- www.ghanaian25.adventistchurchconnect.o
Amen rg/
9801 S. Commercial Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617

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Christ Apostolic Church Schekina Christian Center (French/ English)
Pastor: Dr. Joshua Owoey Pastor: Joe Kamanda
8157 S. Exchange Ave. 723 W. Howard St.
Chicago, IL 60617 Evanston, IL 60202
(773) 721-2119 (224) 659-4645
joshuacac@gmail.com www.schekinaglory.org
www.cacchicago.com/links.asp
St. Paul‟s by the Lake (Anglican)
Christ‟s Oasis 7100 N. Ashland Blvd.
A Multi-Cultural, Non-Denominational Chicago, IL 60626
Charismatic Church (773) 764-6514
Senior Pastor: Dr. Isaac Paintsil www.stpaulsbylake.org/
Sunday service:
4141 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60613 St. Sabina Church
Mid-Week service (Wednesday): 1210 W. 78th St.
850 W. Montrose, Chicago, IL 60613 Chicago, IL 60620
(708) 458-7505 Ph: (773) 483-4300
ipaintsil@christoasis.org Fax: (773) 483-7583
www.christoasis.org www.saintsabina.org

Ghanaian Community Church St. Stephen‟s African Methodist Episcopal
5500 S. Woodlawn Ave (Augustana Church
Lutheran Rev. Albert Tyson
Church bldg) 3042 W. Washington Blvd
Contact: Fr. Canon Robert Koomson (312) 550-6429
(708) 268-7024 adtysonIII@aol.com

Jesus House Chicago (Redeemed Christian Sudanese Community Church (Arabic/
Church of God) English)
4332 N. Kedzie 520 E. Roosevelt Rd. (Wheaton Evangelical
Chicago, IL 60618 Free Church bldg.)
(773) 866-9461 Wheaton, IL 60187
(773) 866-9483 [fax] Contact: Wilson Lual
www.jesushouse.org (630) 415-9843
Elder: John Elmakal
Redemption Hour (House of Worship) (630) 261-5160
Romeoville Rec. Center www.wefc.org/pages.asp?pageid=270
900 W. Romeo Rd.
Romeoville, IL 60446 Trinity United Church of Christ - Africa
Pastor: Henry O. Amegatcher Ministry
(312) 622-3157 400 W. 95th Street
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 962-5650
www.tucc.org

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Unity Christian Church Downtown Islamic Center
4751 N Sheridan 231 S. State St., 3rde Floor
Chicago. IL. 60640 Chicago, IL 60603
Contact: Albert Kouame (Snr Pastor) (312) 939-9095
(773) 656-1166
(708) 649-3958 The Council of Islamic Organizations of
salo817@yahoo.com Greater Chicago
231 S. State St., Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60604
Jewish: (312) 506-0070
www.ciogc.org
Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew
Congregation Masjid Al-Faatir
Rabbi Capers C. Funnye, Jr., Chief Rabbi 1200 E. 47th St.
6601 S. Kedzie Chicago, IL 60615
Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 548-3624
Ph: (773) 476-2924
Fax: (773) 476-2259
Muslim Community Center
website: www.bethshalombz.org
email: bshalombz@sbcglobal.net 4380 N. Elston
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 725-9047
Muslim: www.mccchicago.org

Mourid Islamic Community in America
Al-Sadiq Mosque
Contact: El Hadji Cheikh Balla Samb
4448 S. Wabash Ave.
852 E. 40th St. #2A
Chicago, IL 60653
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 268-8281
(773) 624-0955
www.alism.org
(773) 240-1285
sunugalus@yahoo.com
Council on American Islamic Relations
Chicago (CAIR CHICAGO)
Nigerian Islamic Association
28 E. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700
932 W. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60604
Chicago, IL 60613
(312) 212-1520
(773)665-2451
Fax: (312) 212-1530
(773) 665-2561
info@cairchicago.org
Qassam Mosque & Cultural Center
3357 W. 63rd
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 436-8083

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ART & CULTURE
Echoes of Southern Africa
Abiola Art Gallery Contact: Khumbuzile Dlamini
1647 Shirley Dr. (815) 325-4601
Calumet City, IL 60409 kdlamini@echoesofsouthernafrica.org
email@abiolaartgallery.com http://echoesofsouthernafrica.org/

Adedayo Laoye ETA Creative Arts
Painter/ Illustrator (appointments only) 7558 S. Chicago Ave.
5750 S. Stony Island, Studio-C Chicago, IL 60619
Chicago, IL 60637 Ph: (773) 752-3955
(773) 752-7873 Fax: (773) 752-8727
www.etacreativearts.org

Africa International House Chicago L‟ hadj Aly M‟Baye
1507 E. 55th St., Suite 447 Dancer/Drummer/Cultural Educator
Chicago, IL 60615 (773) 313-7101
(773) 955-7742 E-mail: alymbaye2@yahoo.com
www.africainternationalhouse.org Alternate e-mail: nzalaboo@yahoo.com

African Art & Objects Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago
4918 W. Flournoy St. 7127 S. Ellis Ave, Suite 2
(773) 379-2787 (773) 241-6080
http://africanartandobjects.com/ (773) 241-6089 [fax]
www.muntu.com
Black Ensemble Theatre Company
4520 N. Beacon St. Nicole Gallery
Chicago, IL 60640 230 W. Huron
Voice: (773) 769-4451 Chicago, IL 60610
Fax: (773) 769-4533 Ph: (312) 787-7716
info@blackensemble.org Fax: (312) 787-7798
www.nicolegallery.com
Cassiopeia Fine Arts
433 N. Wells St. Swahili Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL 60610 10707 S. Hale Ave.
(312) 464-1111 Chicago, IL 60643
www.cassiopeiaonline.com (773) 606-6453

Congo Square Theatre Company UIC African-African American Cultural
2936 N. Southport Ave., Suite 210 Center
Chicago, IL 60657 830 S. Halsted St., Adams Hall #209
(773) 296-1108 Chicago IL 60607
www.congosquaretheatre.org/ (312) 996-9549
www.uic.edu/depts/aacc/

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DuSable Museum of African American
History
740 E. 56th Place
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 947-0600
www.dusablemuseum.org

EVENTS & CLUBS

African Festival of the Arts
Annually, Labor Day weekend
Washington Park, Chicago
www.africainternationalhouse.org
Ghanafest
Annual event, late July D.I.S. Productions
Washington Park, Chicago DJ Services, Event planning/ promotion
www.ghananationalcouncil.org (773) 620-9612 [DJ Dee Money]
(773) 677-6162 [DJ 3K]
(708) 957-1505 [Productions]
African and South American Music @ info@dis-productions.com
Old Town School of Folk Music www.dis-productions.com
(Wednesday Nights)
4544 N. Lincoln Ave. Martin‟s Inter-Culture, Ltd.
Chicago, IL 60625 Music Awards, Festivals & Special Events
(773) 728-6000 1325 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 307
www.oldtownschool.org Chicago, IL 60605-2536
(312) 427-0266
Afrodisiac @ Sonotheque (Monthly event) www.martinsinterculture.com
African beats and rhythms including kwaito,
ndombolo, makossa, coupe-decalle, zouk Wild Hare
and kompa. Reggae
1444 W. Chicago Ave. 3530 N. Clark St.
(312) 226-7600 (773) 327-4273
www.topdonn.com www.wildharemusic.com

Akasuba Zimbabwe Trade Cultural Expo
Event planning, DJ services Contact: Henry M.D. Munangatire
Contact: Mwelwa Musambacine 4834 S King Dr. Unit 11
1238 W. Winnemac, #3 Chicago, IL 60615
Chicago, IL 60640 312-505-8964
(773) 742-5434
www.musambacine.com

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RESTAURANTS
Marrakech Cuisine
Pan-African: 1413 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
African Harambee Restaurant (773) 227-6451
7537 N. Clark St. ahajir@aol.com
Chicago, IL 60626 www.marrakechcuisine.com
(773) 764-2200
Sikia
Klay Pot Catering 740 W 63rd St
832 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60621
Chicago, IL 60607 (773) 602-5200
(312) 962-2772
www.klaypot.com Eritrean:

TBS African Restaurant The Peacock Café & Restaurant
4507 N. Sheridan Road 6014 N. Broadway
Tel: (773) 561-3407 (773) 262-2005
Cell: (773) 932-8822
Ethiopian:
North African:
Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
Andalous Moroccan Restaurant 6118 N. Ravenswood Ave.
3307 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60660
Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 465-6710
(773) 936-8877 – Before 4 p.m.
(773) 281-6885 – After 4 p.m. Mama Desta's Red Sea Ethiopian
http://www.andalous.com/Home.asp Restaurant‎
3216 N. Clark St.
Couscous Chicago, IL 60657
1445 W. Taylor St. (773) 935-7561‎
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-2408 ‎
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
www.couscousrestaurant.com 4801 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640
Crepe & Coffee Palace (Algerian) (773) 334-8787‎
2433 N. Clark St. www.demeraethiopianrestaurant.com
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 404-1300 Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant
6120 N. Broadway St.
Icosium Kafé (Algerian - Crepe) Chicago, IL 60660
5200 N. Clark St. (773) 338-6100‎
Chicago, IL 60640 www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com
(773) 271-5233

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Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
5633 N. Ashland Ave. Liberian:
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 944-0585 The Liberian Cuisine (Mobile Services)
http://www.lalibelaonline.com/ Mr. Blacktom
(773) 407-2022
‎
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant Ms. Cerue Bia
5846 N. Broadway St. (773) 208-6720
Chicago, IL 60660 Ms. Lisa Nagbo
(773) 506-9601 (847) 890-1180
http://www.rasdashenchicago.com/
Sunugal African Restaurant
Royal Coffee 2051 E. 79th St.
6764 N. Sheridan Chicago, IL 60649
Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 721-5600
(773) 761-8100
www.royalcoffeechicago.com
Nigerian:

Ghanaian: B & Q Afro Root Cuisine
4701 N. Kenmore Ave.
Grace's African Restaurant Chicago, IL 60640
4409 N. Broadway St. (773) 878-7489
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-6000‎ Bolat African Cuisine Inc‎
http://www.graceafrican.com/ 3346 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
Palace Gate Restaurant (773) 944-1417
4548 N. Magnolia Ave. http://bolatafricanrestaurant.com/
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-1793 Mama Osas African Restaurant‎
1027 W. Wilson Ave.
Guinean: Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 561-2754‎
Le Conakry
2049 W. Howard St. Nigerian Kitchen
Chicago, IL 60645 1363 W. Wilson Ave.
(773) 262-6955 Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-4010

Kenyan: Olamummy Africa Restaurant
8725 S. Commercial Ave.
Kahawa House‟ Coffee Lounge Chicago, IL 60617
Coffee and Sandwiches (773) 933-7023
838 W. Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 275-3700
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TBS African Restaurant‎ Senegal:
4507 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60640 Yassa African Restaurant
(773) 561-3407 716 E. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60619
Vee-Vee's African Restaurant‎ (773) 488-5599 or (773) 488-9630
6232 N. Broadway St. http://www.yassaafricanrestaurant.com
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 465-2424‎

GROCERY SHOPS

Abyssinia Market Makola African Super Market
5842 N. Broadway St. 1017 W. Wilson Ave.
(773) 271-7133 773-878-3958

Aboasa International Market Mumford Africa Market
221 S. Green Bay Rd. 1850 W. 95th St.
Waukegan, IL 60685 Chicago, IL 60643
(888) 205-4868
(847) 596-2032 [fax] Old World Market
accentafrica@aol.com 5129 N. Broadway St.
www.aboasaintmarket.com Chicago, IL
(773) 989-4440
Chika International Food Market #1
522 E. Boughton Rd. Rogers Park Fruit Market
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 7401 N. Clark St.
(630) 739-7799 Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 262-3663
Kukulu Market
Ethiopian Specialties Sesi's African Grocery
6129 N. Broadway St. 17545 S. Kedzie Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60660 Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(773) 262-3169 (708) 206-0334
SesiAfricanGrocery@yahoo.com
Homeland Food Market
6046 N Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 973-1445

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Food Import:
Cayce Food Inc
All United Import (Wholesalers of Afro-Caribbean dry and
2525 S. Blue Island Ave., Unit 107-8 frozen food)
Chicago IL, 60608 1687 Roswell Street
(773) 523-5213 ext 2 Smyrna. GA. 30080
(770) 432-6967
Asafo Corporation
Agriculture Commodities in Large quantities Golden Country Oriental Foods
735 Philadelphia Ave. 2355 S. Blue Island Ave.
Westmont, IL 60559 Chicago, IL 60608
(630) 327-2274 (773) 847-1700
(630) 455-1755 [fax] (773) 847-1717 [fax]
syd@asafocorporation.com info@goldencountry.com
http://www.asafocorporation.com/ http://www.goldencountry.com/

La Fruitería
8909 S. Commercial Ave,
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-4969
(773) 768-0734 [fax]
lafruteria@sbcglobal.net
http://www.lafruteria.net

ARTIFACTS

African Safari Imports
3705 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60613 Beauty Depot
(773) 549-2744 744 E. 79th St.
(773) 549-1540 [fax] Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 488-5646
Afri-Ware (773) 827-7487
266 W. Lake St.
Oak Park, IL 60302 Ethnic Fusion
(708) 524-8398 Contact: Sandra Mutisya
(708) 524-8397 7524 N. Paulina St.
afriware@aol.com Chicago, IL 60626
www.afriware.net (773) 319-7374
http://www.ethnicfusions.com/
Afrocentric Bookstore
4655 S. King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60653
http://www.afrobookstore.com/

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Kayra Imports MAS Enterprises
African Fabric & Clothing Contact: Muyi Shogbuyi
1643 E. 87th Street 4753. N. Broadway Ave., Suite 618A
(773) 768-3003 (773) 728- 7117
(773) 768-3008 [fax]
kayraimports@msn.com Nubian Creation
www.kayraimports.com 6925 S. Campbell Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
Marrakech Treasures (773) 434-3028
Interior Design/ Home Decor
5416 N Clark St. UNAN Imports
Chicago, IL 60640 6971 N. Sheridan Rd.
(773) 271-2930 Chicago, IL 60626
marrakechtreasures@hotmail.com (773) 274-4022
www.marrakechtreasures.net (773) 728-7117
Chicago, IL 60640

CLOTHING
Fashion & African Wear
Annaka Enterprises Contact: Adetola Akinbiyi
African Fabrics Wholesaler 3820 N. Broadway Ave.
1210 W. Granville Chicago, IL 60613
Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 348-8527
(773) 262-6021
Hanshaw Custom Tailoring
A. Fashion 3822 N. Broadway Ave.
4558 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60613
Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 549-9131
(773) 271-7442
K.B. Fabrics
Divine Multiples, Inc. Contact: Kola Bizumu
Contact: Selina IIeka 1729 E. 87th St.
4419 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60617
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 989-3347 Maquam Royal Fabrics
1488 W. Devon Ave.
Djenne Collection Chicago, IL 60660
1759 W. 95th St. (773) 761-7778
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-0525 Optimal International Corp.
(773) 445-0704 [fax] Contact: Adebayo Afolabi
http://www.djennecollection.com/ 1607 W. Howard St.
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-8027

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Taiwo Fashion Designer
Sankofa African Wear 4558 N. Broadway
Contact: John Ayeh Chicago IL, 60640
3601 Van Buren St. (773) 271-7442
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 699-6672 Zambezi Designs
Contact: Nii Oti Ankrah
Saydou Fashions 6950 S. Yale Ave.
Contact: Seydou Bah Chicago, IL 60621
7307 S. East End Ave. (773) 962-0931
Chicago, IL 60649 (630) 739-9683 [fax]
(773) 368-2538 www.niioti.com

OTHER RETAIL
Uniforms (Medical):
Computer Accessories:
Sabanoh Boutique
Abuma Technologies, Inc. 4538 N. Broadway
Ink, Cartridges, Computer Accessories Chicago, IL 60640
3838 W. 147th Street (773) 728-4408
Midlothian, IL. 60445
(708) 239-0890
(708) 704-1899
abuma@buyinks.us
www.buyinks.us

HAIR BRAIDING SALONS
Artista Hair Braiding
North Side: 4142 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646
AFI African Hair Braiding (773) 725-5888
5420 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640 Bah‟s Hair Braiding
(773) 728-1771 309 W. Howard St.
(773) 983-2111 Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 869-7549
Afrikiko Hair Fashion Boutique
4635 N. Broadway St. Clem‟s African Hair Braiding
Chicago, IL 60640 4629 N. Broadway St.
(773) 878-4360 Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-1966

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First Impression Salon African Hair Braiding by Mama
4556 N. Broadway St. 7861 S Avalon Ave
(773) 275-8977 (773) 375- 5723
(312) 953-3882
(773) 577-9957 Aisha African Hair Braiding
837 E 79th St
Jackie & Sisi‟s African Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60619
952 W. Montrose (773) 651-0076
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 334-7423 Akwaea Hair Braiding
7922 S. Ashland Ave.
Jeane‟s African Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60620
4605 N Sheridan (773) 723-7609‎
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-3522 AMA African American Hair Braiding
443 W. 79th St.
Kadija‟s Classic Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60660
808 W. Chicago Avenue (773) 488-5479
Chicago, IL
(773) 394-2014 Amy‟s African Hair Braiding
7907 S Cottage Grove Ave
Paulina African Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60619
4421 N Broadway St (773) 488-4511
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-3369 Awa Professional Hair Braiding
237 E. 115th St.
Queen Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60628
1019 W. Wilson Ave (773) 785-1601
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 293-2814 Braids by Fatou
‎ (773) 978-1839

South Side: Braids by Safi
9046 S Ashland Ave
African Braids & Weaves by Koko Chicago, IL 60620
1636 W 95th St (773) 238-2931
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-4882 Braids & Beauty
11132 Halsted St.
African Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60628
102 E. 47th Street (773) 233-9082
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 624-4405 Clarke‟s African Hair Braiding
(773) 624-4423 2021 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-9655
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Constance Hair Braiding Fifi‟s African Hair Braiding
734 E. 75th St. 436 E 75th St
(773) 224-7073 (773) 994-7425

Dakar African Hair Braiding Harmoni African Hair Braiding
8159 S. Stony Island Ave. 8000 S Ashland Ave
(773) 721-2071 (773) 488-1003

Dorothy African Hair Braiding Hassy Braiding
1157 W 79th St 9449 S Ashland Ave
(773) 783-8922 (773) 298-1970

Falou African Hair Braiding Ida African Hair Braiding
447 E. 79th St. 802 E 65th St
(773) 651-8060 (773) 288-1910
(773) 220-6771
Images Hair Braiding
Fatima African Hair Braiding & Weaving 16017 S. Kedzie Ave.
2444 W. 63rd St. Markham, IL 60428
Chicago, IL 60629 (708) 333-8350
(773) 863-9500 zuluimage@aol.com

Fatima African Hair Braiding Isa Professional African Hair Braiding
1127 W. 95th St. 746 E 79th St
(773) 429-0091 (773) 224-9930

Fatima & Sokhna African hair braiding Jose African Hair Braiding
Including clothes & jewelry 11750 S. Michigan Ave.
(773) 563-7738 Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 879-3360 (773) 995-0647

Fatou African Hair Braiding Braids by Grace
955 W. 87th St. 5655 W North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60620 Chicago. IL. 60639
(773) 651-7132 Contact: Celestine Alomebla
(773) 889-5838
Fatou Hair Braiding
7124 S. Jeffery Blvd. Katucha African Hair Braiding
Chicago, IL 60649 2445 E 79th St
(773) 363-5834 Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 375-1700

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Kena African Hair Braiding Les Petits Marseillais Hair Braiding
4700 S. Indiana Ave. 2602 E. 79th St.
(773) 373-3416 (773) 731-5955
(773) 373-3435
Mona‟s African Hair Braiding
Laura‟s Hair Salon & Braiding 5525 S. Ashland Ave.
9858 S. Vincennes Ave. Chicago, IL 60636
Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 476-1125
(773) 881-0066
Nado African Hair Braiding
Linda African Hair Braiding 6433 S Cottage Grove Ave
7902 S. Langley Ave. Chicago, IL 60637
Chicago, IL 60619 (773) 947-8202
(773) 488-7811
Nene African Hair Braiding
Louise African Hair Braiding 755 E. 79th St.
9526 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60619
Chicago, IL 60628 (773) 723-7137
(773) 881-7414 (773) 440-8100

Lucy‟s African Hair Braiding Netty Hair Braiding
11121 S. Halsted St. 8442 S Ashland Ave
(773) 995-0797 (773) 263-2809

LYS African Braiding Nassi Hair Braiding
2356 W. 63rd St. 109 E. 111th St
(773) 925-6386 (773) 874-1231

Maggie‟s African Braiding Original African Hair Braiding
2421 W. 63rd Street 2008 S Pulaski Rd
(773) 863-9010 (773) 522-5161

Mama Hair Braiding Pretty Lady African Hair Braiding & Weaving
2410 W. 71st St. 9304 S. Halsted
(773) 436-3518 (773) 779-4905
(773) 436-3589
Strandz African Hair Braiding
Marie Hair Braiding 9141 S. Ashland Ave.
725 E. 79th St Chicago, IL 60620
Chicago, IL 60619 (773) 238-1236
(773) 651-1300

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Sarafina African Hair Braiding B‟S African Hair Braiding
11257 S. Halsted St. 5620 W. Division St.
(773) 568-4181 (773) 626-9007

Sister‟s African hair Braiding Blandine African Hair Braiding
104 E. 51st St, 4203 W. Division St.
(773) 268-3070 (773) 252-9792

Tawa African Hair Braiding Dee African Hair Braiding
2047 W.79th St. 4129 W. Madison St.
(773) 488-2319 (773) 722-0921

West Side: Diallo African Hair Braiding
3737 W. Division St.
Aicha Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60651
5103 W. North Ave. (773) 489-1629
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 836-8687 Fatima Hair Braiding
5426 W North Ave
African Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60639
3922 W. Chicago Ave. (773) 237-7200
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 342-7350 Fatima Hair Braiding
2603 W. North Ave.
Angel‟s African Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60647
5937 W. North Ave. (773) 862-9739
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 622-4179 G G African Hair Braiding
1143 S. Pulaski Rd.
Anti Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60624
5013 W. North Ave. (773) 722-2551
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 622-9000 Latou Hair Braiding
3721 W Chicago Ave
Black Images African Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60651
5602 W. Division St. (773) 265-6799
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 378-8685 Maggy‟s Hair Braiding
5524 W. North Ave.
Bintou K professional Hair Braiding Chicago, IL 60639
4048 W. Division St. (773) 889-9822‎
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-9940

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Rama Hair Braiding Friendly African Hair Braiding
5030 W. North Ave 1738 E. 87th St.
(773) 237-0177 (773) 375-9800

Sarafina Hair Braiding Ivoire African Hair Braiding
34 N. Pulaski Rd. 8482 S. Commercial Ave.
(773) 265-1166 (773) 933-0377

Sebbeb African Hair Braiding Laure African Hair Braiding
1017 S. Western Ave. 2050 E. 71st St.
Tel: (312) 226-6460 (773) 241-5169

Sister African Hair Braiding Mary‟s African Hair Braiding
3950 W. Grand Ave. 1966 E. 79th St.
(773) 826-3390 (773) 363-3220

Sophie & Oumi African Hair Braiding Rama Signature Braiding
6270 W. North Ave. 8027 S. Stony Island Ave.
(773) 622-2054 (773) 768-7969

East Side: Chatto
102 E. Oak St.
Bijou Hair Braiding Chicago IL, 60610
2114 E. 71st St. (312) 640-0003
Chicago, IL 60649 chatto@gmail.com
(773) 324-4405 www.chatto.com

Star Hair Braiding
6317 S. King Drive
Chicago IL, 60637
(773) 288-8188

SHIPPING COMPANIES

Odessey International
Worldwide Transport Specialist
P. O. Box 490420
Chicago, IL 60617
Office: (877) 633-7739
Fax: (773) 375-2764
www.odesseyinternational.net
quotes@odesseyinternational.com

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TAXI COMPANIES
Metro Jet
24 Seven Taxi Affiliation 4554 N. Broadway Ave.
5606 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago, IL 60659 Contact: Eddie Nwosu
Contact: Negus Solomon (773) 506-9614 (24 hour)
Office: (773) 878-8294 Office: (773) 784-5669
Fax: (773) 878-1473 Fax: (773) 784-5154

Gold Coast Taxi Association Service Taxi Association, Inc.
4542 N. Broadway Ave. 1210 W. Granville, 107W
Contact: John Henry Assabill Contact: Amanuel T. Yitagesu
Office: (773) 271-0163 Fax: (773) 262-2211
Fax: (773) 271-0335 Dispatch: (773) 262-2163

TRAVEL AGENCIES

Alien Travel Services, Inc. U-Go Travels, Inc.
Contact: Malik Contact: Ifeoma Lueg
8 S. Michigan Ave., #2102 1301 W. 22nd St., Suite 108
Chicago, IL 60603 Oakbrook, IL 60523
(312) 263-1972 (630) 936-5596 [mobile]
(800) 262-1972
www.alientravel.com Masters Travel and Tour
Contact: Steve Osei-Asibey Sr.
ESM Travel 770 N. LaSalle St. #404
1254 Pine Valley Dr. #101 Chicago, IL 60610
Schamburg, IL. 60173 (312) 255-1010
Contact: Elias Mwita (800) 728-9077
(773) 310-9923 mastrvl@yahoo.com
Fax: (847) 809-0601
travelesm@gmail.com World Express Travel
Contact: Charlotte Lukobo
SEED Travel Services 7366 N. Lincoln Ave., Suite 200
1449 E. 72nd Street Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Chicago, IL 60619 (847) 677-6600
Contact: Symon G. Ogeto (CEO) (847) 677-7733
Ph: (312) 371-3064 worldexptravel@gmail.com
Fax: (773) 855-8216 www.worldexptravelonline.com
sg@seedchicago.com
www.seedchicago.com Yemegeta Travel Adventures
817 W. Superior Ave. Suite #1
Chicago, IL 60622
(101) 515-8000
www.Yemgeta.com

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HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS Peter Akerele, MD, DPM
Podiatrist
Dentists: South Shore Foot and Ankle Clinic
2223 E 79th St
Mamdouh Attalla, DDS Chicago, Il 60649
Stony Island Dental (773) 978-7758
8541 S. Stony Island Ave. (773) 978-2100
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 734-5013 Richard Egwele, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Vincent Oganwu, DDS Exchange Medical Center
South Suburban Dental Care, Ltd. 9135 S. Exchange
2520 W. Lincoln Highway, Ste. F Chicago, IL 60617
Olympia Fields, IL 60461 (773) 374-2441
(708) 747-6474
Olatoyosi Odenike, MD
Aaron Ohemeng, DDS (Acute and chronic leukemia, chronic
6429 W. North Ave. #104 myeloproliferative disease, lymphoma)
Oak Park, IL 60302 Assistant Professor of Medicine
(708) 848-6166 University of Chicago Medical Center
5758 S. Maryland Ave., MC 2115
Health Clinics/ Centers: Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-6149
Osafo Health Care Clinic Inc.
Contact: Seth K. Osafo, MD Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, MD, FACP
303 Quadrangle Dr. Director, Cancer Risk Clinic
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 University of Chicago Medical Center
(630) 226-0162 5758 S. Maryland Ave., MC 2115
Chicago, IL 60637
Nuway Community Services, Inc (773) 702-6149
Substance Abuse Treatment (773) 834-8979
659 E. 75th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60619 Susan Oyetunde, MD
(773) 723-2790 Pediatrician
http://www.nuwayone.com/HOME.html Exchange Medical Center
9135 S. Exchange
Chicago, IL 60617
Physicians: (773) 374-2441

Udochukwu Asonye, MD Drug Store:
Pediatrician – Neonatology
Midwest Neoped Associates Ltd Mbapharm Drug Store
900 Jorie Blvd. Oak Brook, IL 60523 DBA VICS PHARMACY
(630) 954-6700 1313 W. Morse, Unit B
Chicago, IL 60626
Tel: (773) 764-0044

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OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Graphic Design:
MAS Computer Services
Adedayo Laoye (PC Hardware/ Software installation,
Painter / Illustrator diagnostic, configuration, repair, etc.)
5750 S. Stony Island, Studio-C Contact: Sam
Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 412-3708
(773) 752-7873 sam.gsa@att.net

Hady Ly Rotog Inc. (Business and Technology
Artist/Designer Consulting)
Web Designer Contact: Rotomi Ogunsuyi
Signs of Life 7238 N. Claremont
(773) 483-1556 (Office) Chicago, IL 60645
(857) 928-1289 (773) 465-5902
hadyly@gmail.com Fax: (773) 465-4995
R.Ogunsuyi@rotog.com
www.rotog.com
Computer Tech:

GoldenBoy Inc. (Computer repair & Network Financial:
Specialist)
Contact: Eric Afari American Dream Mortgage Corp II
(312 969 9222) Contact: Vivian K. Achaempong
razak42@sbcglobal.net (312) 420-8308
http://www.sankofalounge.com Fax: (312) 276-8863
vacheampong@americandream2.com or
B-Tech Support adjoa@aol.com
Contact: S. Bobby Dagnon www.americandream2.com
204 W. Hills St., #2
Chicago, IL 60610 Dahabshil, Inc.
(414) 232-6998 Worldwide Money Transmitter
bobby@btechsupport.com 5957 N. Broadway
www.btechsupport.com Chicago, IL. 60660
(773) 561-5699
CFAO Technical Services www.dahabshil.com
Computer Sales and Services
1824 W. 95th St. DCGI - Dini Charif Global Investment, Ltd.
Chicago, IL 60643 Contact: Charif Hachim, MBA
Contact: Chris 28 E. Jackson
(773) 429-0020 10th Floor / Unit #D601
cfaoservices@aol.com Chicago, IL 60604-2263
cfaoservices@sbcglobal.net (312) 493-2357
chachim@dcgiltd.com
www.dciltd.com

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Ernest E Tabe, Senior Tax Analyst Tabecam Tax & Accounting Services
(Accounting, Finance, and Business 820 ½ E 79th St
Services) Chicago IL. 60619
550 N. Chicago St. (Address 1) Office: (773) 224-3218
Joliet, IL 60432 Cell: (815) 409-2720
759 Luther Dr. Suite 201 (815) 409-0977
Romeoville, IL 60441 (815) 573-6444
(815) 730-0702 [office] tabeegbe@yahoo.com
(815) 409-2720 [mobile]
tabeegbe@yahoo.com Insurance:

Offin & Associates, Inc. A Tunji Kale Financial Services, Inc.
Accountants & Tax Consultants Allstate Insurance Company
Main office: (Auto, Home, Business and Life)
643 N. Hillcrest Contact: A Tunji Kalejaiye, MBA
P. O. Box 1749 8921 S. Commercial Ave., Suite 100
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Chicago, IL 60617
(630) 759-7803 (773) 731-3170
Subsidiary Office: akalejaiye@allstate.com
1608 W. Belmont, #201 www.allstate.com/akalejaiye
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-2281 Crown Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
(773) 525-2327 [fax] (Auto, Home, Life, Small Business)
info@offin.biz Contact: Ekeoma Nwakudu
http://www.offin.biz/index.htm 1301 W. 22nd St., Suite 108
Oakbrook, IL 60523
Osaghae & Associates (630) 362-0861 [cell]
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Vincent Osaghae, CPA, CIA, MBA JK Insurance Agency Inc.
11070 S. Western Ave. (Life, Auto, Home, Commercial, Health,
Chicago, IL 60643 Business Investments)
(773) 881-8080 Contact: Jimo A. Kasali, President / Owner
(773) 881-1188 [fax] 10849 S. Western Ave.
vosaghae@osaghae.com Chicago, IL 60643
www.osaghae.com (773) 779 -9924
jkasali@jkinsagency.com
Philip Achusim, FCA, CPA www.JKinsagency.com
8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 2020
Chicago, IL 60603 Macro S. Luhali (AFLAC Agent)
(312) 263-3775 303 W. Erie, Suite #400
www.Philipachusim.taxwisepartner.com Chicago, IL 60654
achusimco@cs.com (312) 661-1222 ext 5785
(312) 661-9978 (fax)
(773) 206-9620 (mobile)
shutshe_luhahi@us.aflac.com
www.aflac.com/

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