Waukegan Mayor Faces Questions Over Black Business Month Support
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham is facing renewed criticism from some community members following the city’s celebration of National Black Business Month, with critics questioning whether the administration’s public support for Black entrepreneurship is reflected in city contracts, spending and hiring. The City of Waukegan recently highlighted local Black-owned businesses on social media, writing that Black entrepreneurs “shape the identity and economy of Waukegan” and that the city remains committed to celebrating, uplifting and supporting them. The Waukegan […]
