Coleman Brothers barbershops have been a fixture in the community for generations. The Colemans were father figures and older brothers to the neighborhood. They helped youth stay in school, pursue careers, and take care of family.

The brothers arrived in Chicago from Alabama in 1955 as part of the Great Migration of African-Americans from the southern states.

There were two locations:

• 63rd and Dorchester (Stephen and Ernest) closed

• 68th and Stony Island (est. 1963. James and Richard)

Through the years families as well as celebrities have been long time customers of Coleman Brothers. This quintessential south side Chicago barber shop has been a destination for more than 55 years.

Honorary Coleman Brothers WAY

6800 South Stony Island to South Harper Avenue

Approved: April 2024

Ward: 05
Alderman: Desmon Yancy
Neighborhood: South Shore

d. 2018. Age 88 James. 2016 Richard

near
Coleman Brothers Barber Shop
6802 S. Stony Island

Source

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https://www.wbez.org/stories/it-was-the-place-to-be-to-have-conversations-barbershop-remembers-owner-james-g-coleman/cb426376-c5ad-4b44-aca0-4c761a614a83

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2018/5/7/18348367/founder-of-popular-south-side-barbershop-dies

https://youtu.be/3NJUYR6regQ?si=9YG2uyrmjRgc7lzY

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/richard-coleman-obituary?pid=180503850