Partner With Us

Partner With Us

Join Us in Amplifying Black Culture and Community in Chicago

BLK Chicago partners with organizations of all sizes to create culturally aligned campaigns, event visibility, and media storytelling.

You've got something worth sharing.

BLK Chicago reaches over 82K people across Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and our BLK in the City newsletter — all Chicagoans who are already paying attention. A placement puts your event, brand, or experience directly in front of them.


Work With Us — BLK Chicago
Promotion & Media
Paid
Get your event or brand
in front of our community.

For restaurants, event curators, experiences, venues, creators, and small businesses.

We offer social media features, newsletter spotlights, media coverage, and combo packages across our channels. Rates and options are listed on the form.

Corporate & Strategic Partnerships
Paid
For brands ready
to go deeper.

For hotels, national brands, tourism boards, sports teams, and larger campaigns.

This is for organizations looking for more than a placement — co-hosting, brand residencies, and ongoing alignment with BLK Chicago's platform and audience. The right partner understands that this work isn't just promotional. It's intentional.

Cultural Preservation Civic Impact Economic Visibility Community Access
Monthly Marketplace
Paid
Spotlight your store,
restaurant, or brand.

For Black-owned businesses looking to reach BLK Chicago's audience.

BLK Chicago's Marketplace Mondays spotlights Black-owned businesses to our community of subscribers and followers. Submit your information to be considered.

Free Weekly Listing
Free
Get on our radar.

For events and businesses that want to be considered for our curated lists.

Get your event in front of our paid newsletter subscribers at no cost. Giveaways and exclusive discounts are welcome.

Some of our lists — like our 2025 Comedy Shows roundup and Black Businesses of the Week — are handpicked through internal research. Submit your details and we'll actively look for your offerings when building future themed lists.

Guide goes out every Tuesday, covering the following Tuesday through Monday.
Deadline is Saturday at 5pm CT. Submit at least two weeks out for best visibility.
Late submissions are accepted but won't make the Tuesday email blast — they'll appear in live listings only.
Not sure where you fit?

Send us a message and we'll point you in the right direction.