As part of our series, C. Spike Trotman, artist and publisher of Iron Circus Comics, gives the last word on why it’s more crucial than ever to support your neighborhood small businesses.

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This weekend is bringing not one, but two reminders to shop small this year. Not only is the Saturday after Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday, but this year Chicago has joined an effort to turn Black Friday into Black Shop Friday, a program encouraging people to buy from Black-owned businesses this holiday season.