Chicago’s first ever Black Veterans Expo connects veterans with resources, opportunities [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago is hosting its first ever Black Veterans Expo, which seeks to connect Black veterans with resources.

Pearline Dottin, an 89-year-old veteran of the Korean War, was at the expo looking for help to start her own podcast.

“The general public needs to know more about us, who we service, why we serve,” she said.

She is one of hundreds of military servicemen and women attending the first ever Black Veterans Expo.

“We wanted to bring our Black veterans together and connect them with resources,” said Eboni Davis, event coordinator.

The expo began Friday at a business incubator space near 40th and Western Avenue, as part of the second annual Black Veterans Weekend.

U.S. Marines veteran and IT firm owner Lathaniel Dillon said Black veterans often encounter unique obstacles on the road to success after service.

“I’d walk in the …