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.She is one of hundreds of military servicemen and women attending the first ever Black Veterans Expo.
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 think to be able to expose the world to veteran owned businesses, to get veterans opportunities, I think that's very important," said MC Pearson, U.S. Army veteran.
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