500+ Highly Recommended Black-Owned Businesses To Support

All week on our Instagram stories we’ve been highlighting Black-owned businesses as a way that you can get involved, vote with your dollars, and show these super deserving small businesses some love. It all started because after getting personal in this post on IG and Facebook, I came across an article that said “…over the past 30 years, the US has seen a sharp decline in independent Black-owned business, and that Black women in particular face so many obstacles getting their business ventures funded.”

That SUCKS! So after highlighting some of my favorite Black-owned shops, you guys started flooding my DMs with some of yours. Dozens of enthusiastically recommended shops quickly turned into hundreds, crossing all sorts of categories – from home and food to fashion and beauty, even things like travel, weddings, and business consulting.

We’re still trying to catch up on all of your amazing recommendations, but we’ve got over 500 of them categorized below for you to shop from whenever you’d like. Most offer nationwide shipping (and some beyond!), but we’ve also done our best to indicate their location whenever it was made known, just in case you want to check out the ones that are local to you in person.

Over the last week I’ve exchanged private messages with so many of these makers and shop owners directly. And a theme among their messages is that so many of them say they can’t believe it when they see their traffic spike and watch as things sell out. But they’re so freaking talented – they deserve all of that and then some!!! We’ve basically been crying together in my DMs all week. So thank you to everyone who is lifting these deserving makers and businesses up right now – this isn’t us, it’s YOU GUYS. And they feel the love and it’s changing things for so many of these shop owners in a real and tangible way (some of them were on the verge of closing due to the pandemic, etc).

None of these links are affiliated (same with all of them on IG in the three Make Change highlights) and your purchases directly help these makers & small businesses. This isn’t just a weeklong project for us, we hope to keep growing this list and work them into Gift Guides for things like Mother’s Day/Father’s Day/the holidays, as well as highlighting them on the blog and the podcast and continuing to share them on Instagram stories, etc.

*Please note that if you’re feeling financially strapped and can’t order anything right now, just sharing a shop or small business with someone you know who might like them can make a huge difference. And if you see something you love and it’s sold out, please come back to them again in the future (many are working to restock things as fast as they can).

Ok, let’s get to the fun part: the shops! I’ve ordered SO MANY THINGS this week, all of which I’ll share on Instagram stories as they arrive, so stay tuned for that too!

Furniture & Decor

• Batiqua (#5): Handmade Fair Trade batik textiles like pillows, table runners, and more
• BLK Market Vintage: A shop that specializes in Black curiosities, heirlooms, and collectibles (Brooklyn, NY)
• Bolé Road Textiles (#1): Vibrant home decor handwoven in Ethiopia. (Brooklyn, NY)
• Bonjourdyn: A graphic artist that creates beautiful woven wall hangings in different textures and colors (Jacksonville, FL)
• Clare Paint: Online paint shopping made simple with curated colors and pre-painted test swatches
• Coco & Seed: Indoor garden kits, cute mugs, and coasters
• Cultivated: A housewares, gift, and apparel store that’s offering virtual shopping sessions (Westminster, MD)
• Don’t Sleep Interiors: Mugs and other home decor focused on celebrating Black history (Atlanta, GA)
• Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio: Vintage home decor and fresh furnishings shop with African, Asian, Indian, Italian and Moroccan pieces (Charlotte, NC)
• ECOVIBE: Housewares and apparels focused on the environment and sustainable, ethical practices (Portland, OR)
• Estelle Colored Glass (#3): Colorful, modern handblown glass accessories (South Carolina)
• Expedition SubSahara: One-of-a-kind Senegalese home goods and accessories made by African artisans, funding girls’ education (St. Louis, MO)
• 414loral: Grassroots floral initiative that also offers subscriptions in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, WI)
• Greenhouse Mercantile: Accessories, apothecary, kitchenware and more that support makers, local artists, and American-made products (Newnan, GA)
• Grounded Plants (#6): Houseplants mailed right to your door – even by subscription!
• Hortiki Plants: Eco-friendly gardening kits (Washington DC)
• Hubbard Design Group: Nationwide interior design group featuring furniture and textile collections focused on timeless design (Chicago, IL)
• ISPACI: One-of-a-kind sustainable pillow designs mix multiple fabrics and colors to help tie your space together beautifully (Los Angeles, CA)
• Jacob Willard Home: Shop has incredible vintage furniture and amazing restorations (Seattle, WA)
• Janine Lecour: Surface pattern designer featuring fabric, home decor, wallpaper, apparel, and accessories designs (Atlanta, GA)
• Jungalow: Signature furnishings and accessories from Justina Blakeney Home as well as a curated ensemble of creative, colorful, modern goods from around the globe (Los Angeles, CA)
• Linoto: Linen bedding, towels, curtains, and more (Buchanan, NY)
• Mariya Elenor Designs: Colorfully dyed fabric wall tapestries and bracelets
• Mi Cocina: Denim kitchen textiles like aprons, napkins, table runners, oven mitts, etc (San Francisco, CA)
• The Milaya Project: Pillows, bedspreads, and wallhangings hand-embroidered by South Sudanese women
• Naked Clay Ceramics: Simple textural black stoneware and white porcelain tableware (Bedfordshire, England)
• Nicole Crowder Upholstery (#2): Custom furniture, pillows, upholstery, and workshops (Washington, DC)
• Pen & Thimble: Handmade reusable placemats, napkins, snack bags and more (Amherst, MA)
• Post 21 (#4): A mother-daughter created shop that celebrates Black-owned brands for home, body, and more
• Pottery by Osa: Handmade terra cotta pottery (Baton Rouge, LA)
• Reflektion Design: Baskets, tableware, pillows and more reflecting a foundation of African textiles and Ankara fabric. (LA and Atlanta)
• Re-Invintage: Vintage, up-cycled and some new furniture and home decor, plus DIY items to up-cycle pieces yourself (Columbia, SC)
• SampleHAUS: Pottery made by creatively upcycling interior design waste into eclectic home decor (Los Angeles, CA)
• Sibbotery: Handmade ritual pottery on her Etsy shop and Instagram (Austin, TX)
• Sierra Clay Art: Beautiful handmade rustic style pottery with a percentage of proceeds going to Campaign Zero (Lake Tahoe, CA)
• Soukie Modern: Home decor like Moroccan Berber rugs plus kaftans, soukie bags, and more (Palm Springs, CA)
• Suri and Caya: Pillows, baskets, dolls, wall hangings and more from fiber artist and former dancer Michelle Fleet (Brooklyn, NY)
• Sustainable Home Goods: Curated collection of Ethical & Fair Trade homewares from local & global artisans (Atlanta, GA)
• Tal & Bert: Planters, vessels, and tea light holders made from hand-poured concrete and raw minerals (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Vintage Flicker: Curated collection of gorgeous vintage decor items, specializing in dishware, kitchenware, teacups, and books (Boston, MA)
• Woodward Throwbacks: Salvage and reclaimed woodworking projects including furniture, hardware, and more (Detroit, MI)
• Vixon Sullivan Art: Pottery and jewelry including planters, pitchers, dishware and more
• xN Studio: Modern home goods using traditional and timeworn textiles and techniques (Brooklyn, NY).
• Yaël & Valérie: High-end Haitian fabrics, housewares and wallpaper
• Yowie: Curated small collections of housewares and more from friends, independent artists, and designers (Philadelphia, PA)
• The Zen Succulent: A modern terrarium and plant craft business, with online ordering. (Raleigh & Durham, NC)

Clothing & Accessories

• A Herd Of Bison: Bespoke garments and mocassins with strong cultural messages (Houston, TX)
• A Leap Of Style: Women’s fashion full of bold colors and patterns
• Afram Stone Co: Mavis Asare, originally from Accra, Ghana, creates bright clothing and accessories, along with candles and shea butter beauty care (Richmond VA)
• Art of Homage: Modern, faith-based clothing and accessories (Arlington, TX)
• Beacon Threads: Christian apparel for the family (Maryland)
• Big Blinks and More: Hair, lashes, purses, sunglasses, and clothes (Memphis, TN)
• Brasérie: Stylish bra straps that attached to your strapless bras (Danville, CA)
• Brauxiliary: Pumping accessory that allows you to use your own bra (Charlotte, NC)
• Bunni & Glo: Headbands, bows, turbans, and masks for infants to adults handmade (Dallas, TX)
• by Iman Akilah: Chic, fun clothing for curvy women by a young, hip mom (Atlanta, GA)
• BYNDR Leather Goods: Includes purses, wallets, phone cases, luggage tags in a variety of colors (Dallas, TX)
• C&L Fine Goods Boutique: Husband and wife owned boutique that promotes love and community through clothing for men and women (Kankakee, IL)
• The Catch: A curated shop of items found throughout the founder’s visits to nearly 200 countries around the world (Detroit, MI)
• Charissa Renee: Veteran turned seamstress who makes amazing dresses (Kansas)
• Christian Streetwear Brand:
• Circa 7 (#4): Clothing focused on Mental Health awareness, including a portion of proceeds going to Mental Health organizations
• Clutch 89 (#5): Etsy shop with handmade wallets and clutches (Dallas, TX)
• DAM Fashions: A ready-to-wear fashion line for women with classic style from designer Deborah Ann Mack (Pennsylvania)
• Dead Center Vintage: Vintage clothes, decor and home goods located in the Great Plains (Wichita, KS)
• Designs by Dij: Empowerment art by designer Khadijah on t-shirts, backpacks, umbrellas, blankets, and more.
• District of Clothing (#6): Comfy clothing that promotes progress, action, and self-love from (Washington DC).
• Equris: A Christian streetwear brand with clothing, accessories, shoes and more.
• Ichiakor Designs: Clutches, headbands, bows, bowties and more (Richmond, VA)
• Fly Nerd Apparel: Cool, quirky, slightly nerdy casual clothing (Baltimore, MD)
• Geek Chic Fashion: Ethically made, size-inclusive clothing with geeky cheeky names that encourage women in STEM to feel beautiful (Pittsboro, NC)
• GESAMARI: Thoughtfully designed bags handmade from natural fiber for women’s and girls who are not willing to compromise their environmental foot prints with their style (Virginia)
• Hats by Bunn: Handmade hats that have been a Harlem favorite for over thirty years (New York, NY)
• Holland Cox: Limited-edition handmade bags and accessories, sewing patterns, and sewing lessons (Washington, DC area)
• Keechii B Style: Modern handbags created for the modern everyday women (Raleigh, NC)
• Live On A Pretty Penny: DIY-oriented apparel with neutral colors (Atlanta, GA)
• Love Iguehi: Strikingly colorful and beautifully bold African Ankara print apparel (Oakland, CA)
• The Minnesota Pins: Enamel pins for your shirts and jackets, backpacks, etc (Minneapolis, MN)
• Minted by Loco: Maker of cool headbands and masks
• No Punching Bag: Women’s fashion designers for social change (Winston-Salem, NC)
• Now Boarding: Handmade clutches, tote bags, wristlets, wallets & accessories using materials from around the world (Indianapolis, IN)
• Odin Leather Goods: Leather bags, wallets, belts, etc plus other clothes, housewares, and accessories handmade in Texas (The Colony, TX)
• Onion Cut & Sew: Colorful dresses and effortless clothes from designer Whitney Mero that can be customized for a perfect fit
• Philly Bra Lady: Lingerie shop specializing in personalized, mobile bra fittings and education, carrying AA-P cups, 28-54 bands, wired and wiredless bra (Philadelphia, PA)
• Pluck’d Designs: Reflective clothing and accessories for adults and children that normal in daylight, but help you be more visible at night (London, UK)
• Queen of Spades Boutique: Vibrant hair accessory options including head wraps, combs, pins made for curly and or thicker textures of hair (Silver Spring, MD)
• Quindecim Red: Men, women, and kids’ apparel focused on breaking the cycle and sparking greatness
• Roam Vintage: Beautifully curated vintage clothing (Los Angeles, CA)
• Rochelle Porter Design: Activewear in bold prints and bright colors (Atlanta, GA)
• RuvaAfricWear (#1): African fashion and art, including some home stuff too (Minneapolis, MN)
• Schnelle Cares: Custom handmade masks with a portion of sales donated to the Boston Resiliency Fund (Boston, MA)
• Sweet Skins Hemp: Long-lasting and comfortable hemp clothing (Eugene OR)
• Talley & Twine: Quality watches and timepieces that don’t come with the hefty pricetag of other luxury watches (Portsmouth, VA)
• Texstyle: Handbags, backpacks, and now masks made from Nigerian fabrics (Memphis, TN)
• Threadleaf: A small independent boutique focused on fashion-forward clothing and accessories that are responsibly made (Alexandria, VA)
• The Tiny Closet: Beautiful, high quality handmade minimalist clothing (Los Angeles, CA)
• Toshi’s Totes and More: Custom totes, yoga mat carries and other items, the shop started in memory of the shop owner’s best friend who passed away (Dover, DE)
• Tree Fairfax: Minimal leather goods like belts and bags that are long-lasting and timeless (Roanoke, VA)
• Truth & Gold (#2): A lifestyle brand where parenthoods meets activism, focusing on clothing with positive messages
• Vik VarWoo: Skirts, tees, and “other dope stuff” like bags and masks
• West London Boutique (#3): Romantic and feminine clothing and jewelry (New Orleans, LA)
• Zumi: Curated collection of fair trade and handmade clothing, jewelry, and home goods from around the world (Des Moines, IA)

Jewelry & Crystals

• A is for Avery: Handmade minimalist clay earrings & other art, like woven wall hangings (Ann Arbor, MI)
• Agape GEMS: Jewelry that combines divine gemstones and precious metals to serve as a reminder of the unbreakable spirit of women (Atlanta, GA)
• Aisha Likes It: Handcrafted Afrobohemian jewelry created with ethically sourced materials from throughout the African diaspora and with traditional semi-precious stones (Philadelphia, PA)
• Audacious Reign Designs: and lettered goods and handmade jewelry + accessories shop (Birmingham, AL)
• Aquarian Thoughts: Gorgeous, delicate jewelry, especially love the statement and gemstone rings
• Bobbi Made This: Funky one-of-a-kind polymer clay earrings
• BR Design Co: Sister-owned business creating polymer clay jewelry and accessories (Charleston, SC)
• Browneyed Capricorn (#5): Dainty, minimalist jewelry made with quality materials (Goose Creek, SC)
• Candid Art Accessories: Jewelry, kids stuff, and home decor inspired by African visual culture and cosmic geometry (Oakland, CA)
• Cosmic Crystal Box: A monthly crystal subscription box
• Creteation (#3): Cement, leather, and acrylic jewelry and jewelry storage (Dallas, TX)
• Gigi Does: Stone bracelets, waist beads, crystals, and more
• Heron and Lamb: Jewelry that transcends generations and serves as a relic for each individual wearer (Chicago, IL)
• House of Enchantment: A variety of handcrafted items, from candles and jewelry to apparel (Jonesboro, GA)
• ib Designs: Hand-crafted feeling good jewelry inspired by nature (St. Croix, USVI)
• It Beads Like That: Handmade beaded earrings, necklaces, and jewelry. (Upper Marlboro, MD)
• Keesha Makes (#4): Colorful handmade earrings
• Krystal Festerly: Jewelry, coasters, trays, and more that beautifully incorporate dried flowers and herbs (Riverside, CA)
• La Madrada: A highly curated collection of jewelry from artsti Amber Doe
• Lingua Nigra: Organically formed sculptural jewelry
• The Lotus Den (#2): Crystal and healing decor, jewelry, and more (Chicago, IL)
• Maya Made This: Handmade jewelry including dangle & stud earrings, stretch bracelets, and more (Silver Spring, MD)
• NativePRINTcess: Clay jewelry dishes with gold accents, no two are the same! (Camp Springs, MD)
• Occéane (#1): Jewelry and clothing studio from a French woman living in Ohio (Cleveland, OH)
• Ode {Vintage}: Vintage shop with an Etsy page full of vintage jewelry and clothes (Cleveland, OH)
• On The Lookout Jewelry: Playful beaded jewelry that evokes a sense of wonder and adventure (Atlanta, GA)
• Projekt von Anna: High-end statement jewelry designer, featuring layered necklaces (Minneapolis, MN)
• Raising River: Hand-mixed Polymer clay-based jewelry inspired by art, travel, and honest motherhood (Menifee, CA)
• The Silk Tent: Unique and fun designs at affordable prices (Philadelphia, PA)
• Sun & Selene: Carefully hand fabricated in small batches using recycled metals and natural gemstones (Richmond, VA)
• The Tiny Tassel (#6): Handmade brightly colored tassel jewelry and accessories, plus garments (Charleston, SC)
• Too Cute For Boring Jewelry: An online collaborative boutique working with talented independent jewelry designers around the world
• Tweak Boutique: One of a kind handmade jewelry, featuring semi-precious gemstones and crystals (Parkhill, Ontario)
• Valerie Madison Jewelry: Custom jewelry and engagement rings using cruelty-free domestically-sourced gems and metals (Seattle, WA)

Beauty, Personal Care & Cleaning

• Afrocenchix: Safe, effective, natural hair care products (London, UK)
• The Bath Place: Spa-quality, natural bath and personal care products using simple good for you ingredients (Rocky Mount, NC)
• Beneath Your Mask: Skincare products that are safe, non-irritating, and non-toxic and will not challenge the immune system (Los Angeles, CA)
• Beurre Blue: Natural handcrafted spa-quality body products including body boils, hand sanitizers, soaps, and more (Manchester, NH)
• BLK + GRN: An all-natural marketplace by all black artisans
• Black Girl Sunscreen: Natural non-white residue sunscreen brand for people of color – the only indie Black-owned brand that’s carried full time in Target’s suncare section (Van Nuys, CA)
• Black Mermaid Bath & Body: Founder Denise Zannu used her knowledge of herbs and aromatherapy to craft healthier skincare, soaps, and more (Atlanta, GA)
• Bodytruth Soap Apothecary: All natural soaps and body care focused on whole body wellness (Lawrence, KS)
• Bohicket Apothecary (#4): Handcrafted home and bath provisions, including small batched artisan soap and soy candles (Abingdon, VA)
• Briogeo Hair Care: Bespoke hair care regimens to help take the guesswork out of finding a custom haircare routine (New York, NY)
• Brown & Coconut: Botanical-based skincare products made by two sisters (Boston, MA)
• Browndages: Bandages in a variety of skin tones (George)
• The Butters: Handmade, 100% vegan and 100% “bulls**t free” skincare products (Ypsilanti, MI)
• Butters By Jay: All-natural soaps, body butters, scrubs, and more (Minneapolis, MN)
• By Justine: All-natural products for every hair and skin type, meticulously handcrafted to be good for the body and soul (Harlem, NY & North Carolina)
• Camille Rose Naturals: Natural hair care for BIPOC or anyone with natural hair (Altanta, GA)
• Cater To Mom: Postpartum subscription boxes with recovery and self-care products. Also new fathers and miscarriage/stillbirth boxes. (Austin, TX)
• CurlMix: Clean beauty routines and products for curly hair
• Day Three Bath & Body: Seasonal natural bath soaps & products that make your whole house smell amazing (Mechanicsville, VA)
• Dewylips: Vegan lip gloss, lip scrubs, and lip oils (Los Angeles, CA)
• Duchess of Soapshire: Soaps inspired by beauty regimens of bygone eras, named after notable women of history and intriguing people (New York)
• Earthkissed Beauty: Clean skincare at an affordable price, everything between $4 and $24 (Charlotte, NC)
• Ecoslay: Hair products for all types – I’ve loved using their Orange Marmalade!
• Ekow Body: Natural skincare products hand-poured in small batches, made with ingredients chosen specifically for their health and healing properties (New Haven, CT)
• Enso Apothecary: Beautifully crafted handmade vegan skincare and our yoga, meditation and wellness classes (Fort Worth, TX)
• Eu’Genia (#2): Organic and sustainably sourced balm moisturizers (Brooklyn, NY)
• The Euphoric Palace: Anti-inflammatory bath bomb to calm your mind, pamper your skin, and soothes body aches while detoxifying and improving sleep (Woodbridge, VA)
• Fill More Waste Less: Zero waste refillery, offering refillable home and personal products via delivery, shipping, and pop-ups (Cincinnati, OH)
• Freedom Apothecary (#6): Non-toxic, holistic beauty & body care products with a focus on community (Philadelphia, PA)
• Flora Lee Naturals: Handmade skincare using grandma Flora Lee’s vegetable and fruit garden as inspiration (Cincinnati, OH)
• GlowRx: Hydrating, soothing & skincare-boosting products (Washington, DC)
• Golde: Superfood-boosted essentials for health and beauty like face masks and smoothie boosters (Brooklyn, NY)
• Happily Naturally Me: Natural handmade products crafted by using raw/unrefined ingredients as the base (Upper Darby, PA)
• HiRuna Designs: Handcrafted, vegan, cruelty-free, bath & body goods inspired by the Caribbean (Little Elm, TX)
• HoneyMilk: Gentle, non-toxic skin and hair care, including “wild soap.”
• HunnyBunny Boutique: Bath and beauty products made from all-natural ingredients by a Black mom and her 2 daughters (Washington, DC)
• Inside Outer Beauty Market: Multi-cultural marketplace curating toxicant-free beauty & wellness products (Allentown, PA)
• Kaike: A fun, plant-based skincare line including a vegan oil-based cleanser that smells amazing
• Kissed By A Bee Organics: Organic bath and beauty products made by a third-generation herbalist (Spring, TX)
• Lalu’s Treasures: Indie brand creating natural skincare in fresh batches, along with spiritual goods, candles, and teas (Houston, TX)
• Lauren Napier Beauty: High-end makeup remover wipes that can also cleanse, prep and refresh skin (New York)
• Lesley Saligoe Botanicals: Plant powered natural hygiene products (Indianapolis, IN)
• LipBar: Inclusive easy to use make up that is cruelty-free, including their signature “Fast Face” kits (Detroit, MI)
• LooHoo Wool Dryer Balls: This Black woman-owned business creates eco-friendly dryer balls made from wool locally sourced in Maine, USA.
• Marsh + Mane: A beauty supply store that is inviting, with knowledgeable staff and products that cater to every aspect of your wash-day routine (Philadelphia, PA)
• Milked: Artisan small-batch soaps, oils, moisturizers, and more (West Orange, NJ)
• Mitra’s Bath & Body: All natural and mostly organic shea-based multimelanated skincare.
• NailBytes: Nail and Spa services that use all-natural, hand made products and also do amazing nail art (Detroit, MI).
• Natty Naturals (#3): Organic and plant-powered skin, body, hair, lip and even beard-care products (Chattanooga, TN)
• NaturALL: 100% Black-owned company that makes fresh, refrigerated, quality hair products for those with curly, kinky hair types (Philadelphia, PA)
• Nature’s Crush Handmade: Botanical handmade soaps, body butters, exfoliating body scrubs, bath bombs and more (Atlanta, GA)
• Northshea: Plant-based skincare individually handcrafted by women in Ghana, helping alleviate poverty and re-invest in their community
• Nyah’s Valley: Oils (for hair and beards!) along with crystals and custom made beads
• Obia Naturals: pH balanced, vegan and herbal-based natural hair and body care products for women and men
• Oh Hunni: Organic skincare that uses local honey to moisturize and fight skin irritations naturally (Gainesville, FL)
• Olive Branch Wellness Boutique (#5): A marketplace for all-natural, vegan & organic beauty care items (Atlanta, GA)
• The Onyx Spot: All natural nail care products plus the owner does manicures locally (Columbus, OH)
• Oracle’s Apothecary: A spiritual apothecary offering shea-free body butter, goats’ milk soap, spiritual baths, and more (Haslett, MI)
• Organic Bath Company: Award-winning bath and body line using only organic and natural ingredients that are safe, effective and easy to use (Massachusetts)
• Oyin Handmade: Body products using food-grade ingredients sold online and in stores nationwide
• The Perfect Pucker: Paraben, dye, and cruelty-free therapy for lips and skin (Kalamazoo, MI)
• PUR-HOME (#1): Earth safe cleaning and laundry products Natural hair and body care with no yucky ingredients (Pahrump, NV)
• Pura Luna Women’s Apothecary: Herbs, remedies, rollers, and other products and services for self care (Santa Barbara, CA)
• Reagan Sanai Natural Hair Essentials: Natural and organic products for hair made by a mom and her young daughter (Chicago, IL)
• Sebastian Harper: All-natural and handcrafted body and home care products (Columbia, SC)
• Simply Good Soap: Soaps made one batch at a time with the highest quality skin-loving oils, butters, and fragrances. (Columbia, SC)
• Soap Distillery: Cocktail-inspired soaps, lip balms, scrubs, candles and more (Chicago, IL)

Candles

• 228 Grant Street Candle Co: Soy wax, no-additives candles that burn flawlessly for hours on end and the scent like coconut + bergamot and tobacco + patchouli (Baltimore, MD)
• Black Box Candle Co: 100% soy, non-toxic, hand-poured candles with punny names
• Cashmere Candle Company: Black Military family-owned business featuring soy wax candles and melts (Nashville, TN)
• Crete Candles (#5): Handmade candles in one-of-a-kind concrete jars (Brooklyn, NY)
• Fleurty Wick: Handmade soy candles and they also provide internships and employment for homeless girls between the ages 16-21 (Cartersville, GA)
• Frères Branchiaux Candle Co (#2): Vegan candles made by three young brothers who donate 10% of proceeds to the homeless (Washington, DC)
• Gentle Flow Candle Co: Natural soy wax candles with affirmations printed on the label, like “I am a Warrior,” “I am Confident,” and “I am OK” (San Diego, CA)
• Harlem Candle Co: Luxury fragrances specializing in scented candles inspired by the richness of Harlem (New York, NY)
• Ignite Your Peace (#6): Handcrafted all-natural soy candles designed to enhance self-care routines, meditation, and relaxation. (East Harlem, NY)
• Light My Candle Co: Handcrafted candles and wax melts made from all soy wax and cotton wicks (Rochester, NY)
• LIT by Sonshine Bath: High quality, slow-burning soy candles that have cute/funny phrases on the labels (Atlanta, GA)
• Lords of LuLu: Handmade soy candles made by a Licensed Clinical Counselor to assist healthy street management (Washington, DC)
• Love Notes Fragrances: “Love inspired” hand poured scented soy candles
• Love Your Candle: Eco-friendly candles, melts, and incense (Atlanta, GA)
• Maktub Studio: Hand-mixed candles with natural wood wicks that come with a music playlist (Los Angeles, CA)
• Mercy Candle Co: Handmade candles with inspirational messages designed to pamper and delight your senses (Orlando, FL)
• Natural Annie Essentials: Handmade soy candles with clever names including a “Choose Your Scent” Be The Change candle (Bridgeport, CT)
• Poze Candle Company: Candles using carefully curated essential and fragrant oils
• Rhythm & Flow Candle Co (#4): Clean vegan luxury candles inspired by a love of music (Fayetteville, GA)
• Southern Elegance Candle Co (#6): Southern-themed scents using fragrances and wax sourced from other southern-based small businesses (North Carolina)
• Sugar & Grace Co: Non-toxic candles and pour your own candlemaking workshops (Norfolk, VA)
• Unlax Candles (#1): Handcrafted soy wax candles designed to help you unwind and relax (Suffolk, VA)

Food & Treats

Baked Goods & Desserts

• Allie Cakes: Offering a cookbook with 17 recipes from Allison Mills’ time as a pastry chef (Charlotte, NC)
• Apple Butter Bakery: Cupcakes and custom wedding cakes that won’t bomb your entire budget (Stone Mountain, GA)
• Arley Cakes (#4): A super-talented baker that takes custom orders by email (Richmond, VA)
• Bakes By Kari: Homemade cookies and pies (Chicago, IL)
• Bells Pastries: Custom cakes and macarons, as well as months dessert boxes and monthly macaron club (Seattle, WA)
• Blondery: Blondies including variety pack/gift sets that ship nationwide (Brooklyn, NY)
• Café Du Pain: Globally-inspired bakery that always makes time to do good in the community (Lawrenceville, NJ)
• Cake-A-Boo: Custom cake shop that delivers within 2 hours of KC and ships across the nation (Kansas City, MO)
• Cathay’s Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches: Locally sold ice cream sandwiches and shippable cookie kits to make your own cookies at home (Cleveland, OH)
• Chocolate Therapy: Handmade truffles and other chocolate delights (Framingham, MA)
• Chris’ Cosmic Cheesecakes: Handcrafted gourmet full-size and mini cheesecakes shipped to your door (Wilmington, NC)
• Cookie Society: Shipping gourmet cookies nationwide that prove that everything is bigger in Texas (Frisco, TX)
• Commonwealth Cake Company: Award-winning, sophisticated custom wedding cakes (Charlottesville, VA)
• The Cupcake Collection (#6): Cupcakes and cakes in Nashville and New Orleans (plus nationwide shipping)
• Cupcakeology: Out of this world cupcakes, cakes and pies – open for curbside pickup and delivery (Collingdale, PA)
• Gimme Pound: Delicious classic and custom pound cakes, including and fancy mini sizes too (Richmond, VA)
• The Gingered Peach: Bakery that expanding into a restaurant too (Lawrenceville, NJ)
• Great Exbaketations by Cheyenne: Delicious booze-infused cakes (Albandy, NY)
• HiFi Cookies: Yummy cookies inspired by music that can be shipped (Nashville, TN)
• Honey Bales Bakery: Beautifully decorated custom cookies (Grand Rapid, MI)
• The Ice Cream Lounge: Ice cream shop with unique treats like rolled ice cream, ice cream cakes, and cupcakes (Easton, PA)
• Khanisa’s (#3): A dessert pudding bar (!!!) that also ships (Easton, PA and Plainfield, NJ)
• Killa Cakes: Bold wedding and birthday cakes, along with a shippable Bite Box that all promise “death by flavor” (Alexandria, VA)
• Kupcakerie: Flavorful custom cupcakes made by super nice people for delivery or special events (East Point, GA)
• Leclere’s Bakery: Recommended by her former teacher who says this student has far surpassed her own skills (Metro Atlanta, GA)
• Lenox Cupcakes: Cupcakes, cakes, cookies, cake pops and more (Atlanta, GA)
• Louisville Cream: Premium small-batch ice cream and desserts (Louisville, KY)
• Lush Yummies Pie Co: Lemon “Butta” Pies made from a fourth-generation recipe that’s the right balance of sweet, creamy, and tart. Voted “Must Eat Pies” of Detroit (Detroit, MI)
• Mac’n By Mari: Shippable boxes of macarons, including custom, vegan, and gluten-free (Philadelphia, PA)
• Mama’s Biscuits: America’s first gourmet biscuit company, also using all-natural ingredients and shipping nationwide (Frederick, MD)
• Maya’s Cookies: Gourmet vegan cookies in unique flavors (San Diego, CA)
• Milk + Sugar: Dessert food truck and they are opening a shop as well (Philadelphia, PA)
• Mo’Pweeze Bakery: Vegan, kosher, and top 10 allergen-free bakery (Denville, NJ)
• Ms. Jo’s Petite Sweets: Made from scratch, small-batch dessert masterpieces as well as corporate and private catering (Alexandria, VA)
• Natasha’s Just Brittle: Unique, handmade brittle, popcorn, and candies (Baltimore, MD)
• Queen Esther’s Cupcakes: Delicious cupcakes with a portion of the profits going to Refuge for Women, a non-profit serving victims of abuse and trafficking (Denton, TX)
• Southern Roots: Vegan cookies, donuts, and more that ship nationwide (San Antonio, TX)
• Swank Desserts: Speciality dessert shop for sweets enthusiasts who view dessert as a necessity, not an option! (Summerville, SC)
• Sweet 1603 Bakery: Cakes, cookies, brownies, pies as well as custom order (Lynchburg, VA)
• Tailor Made Designs: Beautiful home-made treats and party favors (Willingboro, NJ)
• Tubby’s Taste (#1): “Surprisingly vegan” desserts inspired by Jamaican-American roots, with cookie boxes available to ship
• Val’s Cheesecakes: Valery Jean-Bart honors his late mother by baking DELICIOUS cheesecakes from recipes they created together (Dallas, TX)
• Vegan Taste: Vegan and gluten-free baked goods (Toledo, OH)
• Waffles and Whatnot: Incredible keto and GF waffle mixes (Anchorage, AK)
• Wonderpuff: Homemade cotton candy in unique flavors (Raleigh-Durham, NC)

Coffee & Beverages

• Abby Creek Vineyard: Wines from the first recorded black winemaker in Oregon (North Plains, OR)
• Bani’s Beets: Nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices (Beverly Hill, IL)
• BLK & Bold Coffee: Fairtrade coffee and tea seller that donates a percentage of their profits to support at-risk youth programs (Des Moines, IA)
• Boon Boona Coffee: African-sourced coffee roastery, including green and natural coffees, available for subscription (Renton, WA)
• Cam.Lee Crafted Co (#5): Handcrafted small batch simple syrups & grenadines made with no artificial ingredients (Jacksonville, FL)
• Dope Coffee: Black, veteran, and woman-owned specialty coffee company created to show the world that premium coffee and black culture go hand in hand (Atlanta, GA)
• Du Nord Craft Spirits: A distillery that’s also making hand sanitizer these days (Minneapolis, MN)
• Hella Tea: Tea shop that creates custom blends for local interests and communities (Oakland, CA)
• The Juice Bar: Juices, tacos and healthy food (Merchantville, NJ)
• Lola’s Love Juicery: A farmer’s market vendor who also ships her natural fresh-pressed juices (La Plata, MD)
• MaddLulu Cafe: Bubble tea, latte, espresso and coffee drinks (Porterdale, GA)
• Me & The Bees: A premium bottled lemonade launched by Mikaila Ulmer when she was 5 years old that helps save the honeybees (Austin, TX)
• The Muse Coffee Co: Single origin, ethical coffee shop (Lynchburg, VA)
• Portrait Coffee: A coffee roaster located in Atlanta’s historic West End neighborhood with a rich history of black entrepreneurs (Atlanta, GA).
• Red Bay Coffee: Coffee roasters focused on including those who have traditionally been left out of the specialty coffee industry, especially people of color, the formerly incarcerated, women and people with disabilities (Oakland, CA)
• RND Coffee: Independent coffee “roasters next door” selling house-roasted coffees, brewing equipment, and fresh coffee and locally made treats (Roanoke, VA)
• The Roaming Botanica: Teas, herbs, salves, and hydrosols (Michigan)
• Ruby Jeans Juicery: Health-conscious juices and snacks inspired by the founder and CEO’s grandmother, Ruby Jean (Kansas City, MO)
• Swaye’ Tea: Teas created to increase health and reduce reliance on pharmaceuticals (West Allis, WI)
• Tiferet Coffee House: Coffee, tea, treats from this community coffee shop (Sacramento, CA)
• Uncle Nearest: Whiskey made honoring the “Godfather of Tennesse Whiskey” and first known African-American distiller, Nathan Green. (Shelbyville, TN)
• Zafa Wines: Responsibly farmed wine and ciders (Burlington, VT)

Popcorn

• Cravings Gourmet Popcorn: Premium gluten- and nut-free gourmet popcorn in traditional and unexpected flavors (Lansing, MI)
• GoPo Gourmet Popcorn: Popcorn baked with mom + pop recipes and locally grown corn (Fulton, MO)
• Lammar Marie Gourmet Popcorn (#2): Veteran-owned shop with sweet and savory flavors like key lime and lemon cheesecake (Richmond, VA)
• PopKorn: Gourmet popcorn with flavors like lemon & pepper and creamy banana pudding (Bloomington, IN)
• PrePOPsterous: “Absurdly flavorful” popcorn that ships all over the country. 2019 “Made in Virginia” award recipient. (Bridgewater, VA)
• Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn: Soul food inspired popcorn (Austin, TX)
• Thankful Sweets: Gourmet popcorn, custom party favors, custom labels, and greeting cards featuring black women (Detroit, MI)

Sauces, Meals & Other Food

• Chilli Chop Co: African inspired hot and cooking chili sauces (London, England)
• Compassion Meals: Super delicious, healthy, ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door, no cooking (Sacramento, CA)
• Elegant Cuizines: Meal prep boxes that ship, along with soups, juices, salads, and more (Richmond, VA)
• Felton And Mary’s: BBQ and rubs-reviving recipes from grandparents’ popular restaurant (Portland, OR)
• Fit Foodie Le: Healthy recipe database and exercise app (Katy, TX)
• Jones Bar-B-Q: Sisters who smoke their own meat and make their own sauce; featured on Season 3 of Queer Eye (Kansas City, MO)
• Mother’s Finest Urban Farm: Honey, soaps, tonics, syrups, CSA/farmers market produce, and more from a woman beekeeper and farmer (Winston-Salem, NC)
• On the Rocks Jam: Homemade jam with spirits added (Atlanta, GA)
• Pat & Pinky’s: A range of hot sauces that celebrate Guyanese cuisine (England)
• Roseyblooms Collard Greens: Fully-seasoned & ready-to eat collard greens! (Winston-Salem, NC)
• Super Chefs: Urban eclectic restaurant serving breakfast and brunch (Louisville, KY)
• Sylvanaqua Farms: Pasture-raised free-range eggs, forest-raised pork and sausage, pasture-raised chicken for home delivery, farmers markets and businesses (Montross, VA)
• Uncommon Bees: Amazing honeys infused with so many things (Houston, TX)
• Zach & Zoë Sweet Bee Farm: Raw honey and superfoods from the sweetest bee-keeping family (New York, NY)

Art & Art Products

• addyeB: Abstract artist, speaker, writer, and advocate in her community (Philadelphia, PA)
• alilscribble: Art prints from graphic illustrator Alannah Tiller, featuring bold and colorful linework
• Allison Ford (#3): A lawyer who paints lovely abstract paintings (South Carolina)
• anaya arts: Art, clothing & goods celebrating Black hair, the culture & Africa (Ottawa, Ontario)
• anj: Art prints and stock still life packs from mixed media artist Ashley Johnson (Winston-Salem, NC)
• Alyissa Letters: Handlettering and illustration prints and goods, along with unique polymer clay jewelry (Kansas City, MO)
• Baron Batch: A former football player-turned-artist who makes vibrant paintings with uplifting messages (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Brooklyn Dolly: Art and art cards from artist Erin Robinson (New York, NY)
• Birch Hollow Fibers: Indie yarn dyer who hand-dyes gorgeous yarn for knitting and crochet (New York, NY)
• Calida Garcia Rawles (#4): A painter who creates stunningly photo-realistic artwork of people in water (Los Angeles, CA)
• Carlee Ingersoll: An illustrator who does lots of colorful designs, graphic linework prints, including custom portraits (Washington, DC)
• Cbabi Bayoc: A muralist who sells posters of his work (St. Louis, MO)
• Chanel Cristoff Davis: A variety of products featuring the whimsical and happy abstract art (Dallas, TX)
• Charles Edward Williams: A visual artist and painter working in a variety of media
• Christa David (#2): Fine art prints for all kinds of art lovers (East Point, GA)
• City Owl Studios: A high school art teacher who does custom portraits of your home, family, pets and more (St. Louis, MO)
• Clifton Henri Studios: Beautiful photos that also speak to the Black life experience (Chicago, IL)
• Curtis Newkirk: Beautiful architectural and portrait paintings (Richmond, VA)
• The Double Wolf: Jonny Warren makes prints of his original artwork, that’s part fantastical and part metal, like the music (Atlanta, GA)
• Etta Vee (#1): Vibrant paintings and painted products like tumblers, ornaments, stationery, phone cases, etc (currently living in Strasbourg, France)
• Flux Imagery: Art prints, printables, and online art classes by illustrator and watercolor artist Erika Barriga (Denver, CO)
• Geneva Bowers: Author/illustrator who has a webcomic, and also sell whimsical prints (North Carolina)
• The Hive Art & Craft Bar: Workshops as well as shipping craft supplies, including children’s craft kits (Charlottesville, VA)
• Jitterbug Art Studio: Artist/ illustrator who often featurs the outdoors and plants in her art prints, stickers, and cards (Denver, CO)
• LaDara Fine Art: An abstract artist, ceramicist, and educator who offers workshops, commissions, and original paintings (Charlotte, NC)
• Latifah Saafir Studios: Sewing and fabric pattern designer selling fabrics, templates, books, and more (California)
• LolaBean Yarn Co: Yarn, enamel pins, tee-shirts, project bags and more (Grove Town, GA)
• Lolly Lolly Ceramics: Mugs and plates handmade by Lalese (Columbus, OH)
• The Makers Haven: Handcut stamps, original prints, and scarves (Nebraska)
• Mary Shelton: Colorful and clean art prints
• Melissa T. Kamba: Fine artist and illustrator who ships prints, originals, and commissions worldwide (Salt Lake City, UT)
• Monica Lewis Art: Self-taught artist making abstract line paintings on handmade paper, also selling notecards (Corona, CA)
• Natalie Daise Art: Colorful portraits and paintings as prints, cards, and originals
• Pappion Artistry: Paintings by Christina Pappion, including live wedding or event paintings (New Orleans, LA)
• Pink Lo Mein: Art, shirts, and more featuring the bold and bright art of Ashley Pinklomein Price (Houston, TX)
• Rashida Coleman Hale: Fabric designer selling fabric and art prints (California)
• rayo & honey: Pennants, tote bags, enamel pins and more featuring affirming quotes, and black pop-culture references (Brooklyn, NY)
• Reyna Noriega (#6): Art prints along with other products like wrapping paper, earrings, and more
• Rhythm Knits: An indie yarn dyer who hand-dyes delicious yarns for knitters and crocheters (New York, NY)
• Roma Osowo: Super happy abstract paintings (Dallas, TX)
• shadrieka: Art prints, illustrations, and greetings by Shandra Strickland (Baltimore, MD)
• The Sleepy Wildflower: Illustrated art prints meant to reflect real life (Ann Arbor, MI)
• Spoonful Of Faith (#5): Pretty illustrated prints and other goodies from author and illustrator Jena Holliday (Minnesota)
• Starline Hodge: Prints and stickers of original comic-book drawings (Los Angeles, CA)
• Takeyce Walter: Award-winning contemporary painter and art instructor who focuses on landscapes (Upstate New York)
• TL Yarn Crafts: Crochet and fiber arts studio that sells modern crochet patterns and maker gifts (Columbus, OH)
• Vanessa Craan: Colorful portraits and abstract paintings and prints (Miami, FL)
• Vincent Keele Fine Art: Colorful abstract art with an indigenous feel, also printed on homewards, clothing, and more (Lake Stevens, WA)
• Wyld Frontier Design Co: Cards, prints, digital downloads, and fine art made with pigments, inks, and watercolor. (Detroit, MI)

Stationery, Books, & Bookstores

• AC Books: Bookstore for children with a message for everyone (Atlanta, GA)
• Atlas Book Club: A monthly book subscription box service focused on globally diverse children’s books.
• BeyondBooked: Handmade book sleeves that are beautiful prevent damage when toting around (Chula Vista, CA)
• Black Pearl Books: An independent bookstore built to promote diversity, inclusion, equality, cultural awareness, and community through literature (Austin, TX)
• Black Stone Bookstore & Cultural Center: Independent African-American bookstore that works to bring awareness to true African-American literature and culture (Ypsilanti, MI)
• Blú Rose Designs (#3): Beautiful invitations (think wedding, baby shower, etc), stationery, and art
• Books & Crannies: A woman-owned bookstore that opened to fill the void after all of the chain bookstores closed in her area (Martinsville, VA)
• Brain Lair Bookstore: Brain Lair Books specializes in providing inclusive materials, making sure that diverse characters and voices from the margin are the main characters in their books (South Bend, IN)
• Brave & Kind Bookshop: Neighborhood family bookshop with a carefully curated selection of diverse and beautiful kids books. (Decatur, GA)
• Christian Robinson (#5): The illustrator behind kids books like You Matter and many others
• Christine A. Platt: An author who writes books focused on helping teaching hard history to kids
• Cloth & Paper: Elevated + minimal planner inserts & accessories (Richmond, VA)
• The Color, Feel, Play Children’s Book Series: Books helping young children to explore emotions and their color associations along with their natural world of play (Houston, TX)
• Courtney B. Dunlap: A mother of four who just published her first children’s book, The Rumble Hunters.
• Cygnus Studios: Amazing and unique wedding calligraphy services and art design (Washington DC)
• Devin Hickson: Author of the children’s books Daddy Hero that focus on positive representation in the Black community.
• Effie’s Paper: Stationary and gifts that mix casual elegance, motivation and social conversation (New York, NY)
• EyeSeeMe Children’s Bookstore: The largest collection of African American books for children in the United States (University City, MO)
• Flamingo Society: Planners and stationary like notecards and writing pads (Holland, MI)
• Frugal Bookstore (#4): A community bookstore focused on literacy and changing minds (Roxbury, MA)
• Fulton Street: A coffee & book shop focusing on community, civic duty and building literacy (Tulsa, OK)
• Greentop Gifts: Diverse gift wrap and holiday goods. (Apex, NC)
• Hakim’s Bookstore & Gift Shop: Philadelphia’s oldest black-owned bookstore (Philadelphia, PA)
• Harriet’s Bookshop: Independent bookstore and creative space celebrating women authors, artists, and activities (Philadelphia, PA)
• The House of Roushey: Floral illustration and modern calligraphy gifts (Rochester, NY)
• Ivory Paper Co: Premium stationary and planners
• Leather Imagined: Quality leather journals, traveler’s notebooks, and accessories, all lovingly made by hand (Austin, TX)
• Ligia Cushman: Author of a book about multiracial adoption, living in the South as a multiracial family, adoption expert, and speaker (Tampa, FL)
• Loyalty Bookstores: Black, Female, Queer-Owned bookstore and community space (Silver Spring, MD and Washington DC)
• Mahogany Books (#6): An independent bookstore specializing in books written by, for, or about Black people (Washington DC)
• Margins Box: Subscription (or one-time) box with YA books by BIPOC authors and fun gifts and goodies related to the book theme.
• Nate Daniels: Former pro athlete has published his first children’s chapter book, So You Want To Be A Pro? about working hard, overcoming obstacles, and never giving up.
• Nikko Fungchung: Author of the Anya series for kids, featuring a black child who goes on travel adventures – first to Jamaica and then to India and Nigeria
• Not So Different: The debut children’s book by author Cyana Riley, depicting clear imagery of the many ways we are different, while also recognizing the ways we are the same (Maryland)
• Paisley Paper Co: Beautiful, bold, and often cheeky cards, pins, and bags that everyday life more fun (Detroit, MI)
• Paper And Stylo (#1): Pretty pens, stationery, and paper storage (Philadelphia, PA)
• paperKuts studio: Invitations, stationery, and paper goods (Goodlettsville, TN)
• Self Explore, Self Restore Journal: Journal offering a variety of prompts for you to start writing for self-care (Atlanta, GA)
• Semicolon Bookstore: Chicago’s only Black woman-owned bookstore and gallery space (Chicago, IL)
• Source Booksellers: An independent book store with hand-selected non-fiction books about health, well being, history, culture, women, spirituality (Detroit, MI)
• TAHRC: Music label that sells cassette tapes. Black owned, sells a variety of music of nearly every genre (Witchita, KS)
• This is Tisa Stationery Shop: Brightly-colored handmade cards, journals, notepads, announcements, invitations, and small gifts (Round Rock, TX)
• Toni Winston: Author of the children’s book My Hair Is Fuzzy, My Hair Is Cute. (Richmond, VA)
• Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books: A community place to find black-centric works of literature and non-fiction that was established by a professor and activist from Temple University (Germantown, PA)
• Under the Sunlight: Stationary brand that makes products for a purposeful life (San Francisco/Oakland, CA)
• YayDay Paper Co (#2): Delightfully designed stationery, crafting projects and planner goodies that you can print at home (founded by a contestant on Season 1 of NBC’s Making It!)
• WAM! Book Bundle: A monthly book subscription service providing diverse children’s books to young book lovers ages 3 to 10
• Yaa Gyasi: Author of Homegoing, a book following the journeys of two sisters and their descendants through slavery and hardship.

Kids, Baby, & Pets

• Annie The Brave: STEM-inspired girls’ dresses featuring prints like insects, construction, space and more (Twentynine Palms, CA)
• Because of Zoe (#1): Handcrafted bows and headbands
• Bellen’s More Than Peach Project: Crayon sets designed to reflect all skin tones.
• Bows By The Good Life: Custom hair bows, bow ties, pet bows and more (Charlotte, NC)
• Brick Masters Kids Lug: Lego building community for kids led by contestant on FOX’s Lego Masters
• Buddha Babe: Bibs, blankets, baby clothes, masks and more (Philadelphia, PA)
• Cheers To You Baby: A parents’ baby milestone journal with a wine twist (Houston, TX)
• Color & Culture: Designs to celebrate melanin children & their culture (Richmond, VA)
• Cool Canines: Homemade dog treats made with limited, recognizable ingredients from local growers and producers (Richmond, VA)
• Craft My Occasion: Party supplies for children of color, designed by a mom who was tired of the lack of representation in kids party products (Miami, FL)
• E & E Patterns: Originally-designed children clothes sewing patterns (British Columbia, Canada)
• Emmi’s Bow-tique: Hair bows made by young Emeli and her mom
• The Fab Lab (#5): A fun STEM video series with “Crazy Aunt Lindsey” as their guide
• Fawn Over Me: This baby-stuff making Etsy shop that is currently making masks (Worcester, MA)
• Fusion Dolls: Beautiful multi-cultural dolls that help kids love themselves inside & out (Boston, MA)
• HarperIman (#2): Adorable handmade linen dolls!
• Hutch Baby: Children’s clothing boutique, with modern classic pieces and reasonable prices (Cincinnati, OH)
• Little Nomad (#4): Super cool kids clothing, toys, and accessories – plus stuff for babies and women too (Richmond, VA)
• Lil Dumplins: Dance classes for toddlers through age 9 that include online sessions (Detroit, MI)
• KIDO: Children’s clothing as well as books, toys, and gifts focused on spreading joy and celebrating diversity (Chicago, IL)
• Me-Cháris Handmade Dolls: Super sweet handmade fabrics dolls
• MilkyMama: Lactation supplements, breastfeeding support (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
• Nerdy Dog Ceramics: Custom ceramics with pet sculptures on mugs, plus other ceramics (Colorado Springs, CO)
• Olly-Olly: Cute kids boutique with tons of great gifts (Baton Rouge, LA)
• Once Upon A Boutique: A mom-of-eight-owned children’s clothing boutique featuring classic styles and the most amazingly soft pima knits (Carrollton, GA)
• pen&thimble: Handcrafted placemats, cloth napkins, reusable snack bags, and more for waste-free schools and eco-friendly households (Amherst, MA)
• PoshPilar: Sewn goods for kids and families, including grow-with-me pants for babies (Henderson, NV)
• Puzzle Huddle (#3): Kids puzzles focusing on diverse characters
• Rooted Baby Co: Handmakes baby and kids items from African print fabric as well African babydolls (North Carolina)
• Say Hey To Mama: A diverse group of mamas and primary caregivers in the Philadelphia area (Pennsylvania)
• SciPaws: Amazing science-themed dog bandanas created by a medical grad student that support great causes (Madison, WI)
• Shellie Bellie Tutus: Amazing handmade tutu costumes and so much more for Halloween, birthday parties, photoshoots, etc (Bethlehem, PA)
• Sun And Lace: Cute baby shoes, boots, mocs, and leather (Wisconsin)
• SweetMayCo: Headbands, turbans, and beanies for kids (Portland, ME)
• Trill Paws: Limited edition pet supplies including cool enamel pet tags, toys, collars, leashes, and more (Los Angeles, CA)
• Twined Ivy (#6): Hair products designed by two sisters specifically for wavy and curly hair
• The Wild & The Tame: Handmade baby goods including baby blankets, crib sheets, bibs, diaper, nappy pouches and more (Kent, UK)
• Yellow Springs Toy Company: A black woman-owned toy shop with a great but small selection of toys, games, and puzzles that focus on imagination, inclusion, and curiosity (Yellow Springs, OH)

Learning, Advice, And Services

• Aesthete Vagabond Co: Full-service Interior Design studio dedicated to creating spaces for living, entertaining, & working well (Santa Rosa, CA)
• Aja Barber: Sustainable fashion expert who provides personal shopping and styling services (London, UK)
• ArtFarm Studios (#6): Virtual art classes for kids and adults – plus you can sponsor a class for someone less fortunate! (Annapolis, MD)
• Art Simplicated: Artist Alicia Cobb teaches online art classes for kids using easily accessible materials (Bridgeport, CT)
• Big City Gardener: Unique gardening advice and garden products (Houston, TX)
• Black Girl Ventures: Helping BIPOC entrepreneurs access social and financial business capital
• Black, Married & Debt-Free (#5): Online class, vlog, podcast and more from a couple that paid off their six-figure debt
• Brandeis Nicole: Personal Styling and online styling advice in her fantastic FB group (Texas)
• Britt Hawthorne: Offering antibias and anti-racism workshops for educators
• Career Maven Academy: Career coaching and talent development, with a focus on growing at work, while being true to your authentic self and building your personal brand (Winston-Salem, NC)
• The Cole Lab: Develops leadership skills, college readiness, and literacy through a variety of services in editing, curriculum, coaching, organization and diversity for schools, individuals, and corporations. (Fort Worth, TX)
• Dexter Adams Premium Design: Website designer and brand developer (Greensboro, NC)
• Gia Graham: Hand lettering class via Skillshare with this talented designer and illustrator (Atlanta, GA)
• GJC Publicity: Publicity that delivers attention-grabbing writing that transcends markets, audiences, rules and expectations (Memphis, TN)
• Health and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts: A health and parenting podcast from two POC physicians (Washington DC)
• Hilton Carter (#2): Online plant propagation tutorials from a professional stylist and greenery expert (Baltimore, MD)
• Jacqueline Howard: Virtual assistance to provide solopreneurs with guidance about automation and optimization strategies
• Jaime’s Personal Chef & Cater Services: Personal chef/catering services that’s delicious and Black woman-owned (New Rochelle, NY)
• Journey to Launch: Financial blog & podcast (New York, NY)
• Kiu Solutions: A website design company that creates beautifully designed, clean, and exciting websites (Baltimore, MD)
• L Nicole Photography: Amazing family photos by a cheerful, patient mom who gets the best moments even out of cranky toddlers (Richmond, VA)
• Laroq Productions: Videography for promotion and informational videos (New York, NY)
• One Big Happy Life: Down-to-earth practical budgeting and financial planning advice that you need to finally take control of your life and your money (Washington, DC)
• Mari Roberts Life: Psychic Life & Leadership Coach? who helps her clients embrace life by connecting self, intuition, and purpose (Carnation, WA)
• Miss Taxologist: Tax-saving advice for small businesses
• Mrs. Joy’s Absolutely Fabulous Treats (#4): Cookie decorating and baking classes (Lynchburg, VA)
• Romaine Brown Palmer: A virtual assistant coach that specializes in training virtual assistants on how to launch or grow their business (Pembroke Pines, FL)
• Sense 2 Cents: Financial literacy for children and adults
• Shunta Grant (#3): Business coach and podcaster who helps women be intentional with their lives and work
• Tidied By K: Luxury home organization services as well as free resources and downloadable guides (Atlanta, GA)
• Tutus & Tennis Shoes (#1): Haircare classes and products for your daughter’s natural hair
• Wealth Over Now: Financial coach who helps you commit to real behavioral change so you can gain clarity & confidence (Washington, DC)
• Your College-Bound Kid: Detailed information a high school kid or parent of a high school kid could want when looking for help navigating the college search process (Atlanta, GA)

Fitness

• Claudette Evans Yoga: Yoga instructor who is now doing yoga via zoom (Seattle, WA)
• Free Mvmt Shop: Dance, yoga, cardio and sculpt fitness classes daily on Zoom (Chicago, IL)
• GymHooky: Helping women incorporate healthy habits into their busy schedules including online coaching and free virtual workout classes (Bay Area, CA)
• Lift Like A Mother: A health and wellness platform dedicated to empowering the local community (McLean, VA)
• Salt Yoga: Virtual and in-person yoga classes (East Lansing, MI)
• Soji James: Personal training, virtual HIIT classes, online coaching, and corporate wellness & team building (New York)
• Women’s World Of Boxing: NYC’s first women-only boxing gym (Harlem, NY)

Travel, Wedding, And Events

• Akwaaba B&B and Inns: Luxury bed and breakfasts with a flair for celebrating diversity, owned by former Editor in Chief of Essence magazine (Several East Coast Locations)
• Always Poppin’: Custom balloon installation and decor for events (New York, NY)
• Butler Balloons: Balloon stylist for parties, celebrations, grand openings and more (New York, NY)
• Brown Girls Travel: Travel adventures, retreats, and consulting (Los Angeles, CA)
• Christopher Flowers: Gorgeous flowers delivered (Richmond, VA)
• Dockshare: The Airbnb of boat docks (Baltimore, MD)
• D. R. Roberts Event Management: Full-service global event planning and marketing agency (Oakland, CA)
• Elease Productions: Wedding planning and coordination services to couples in the East Tennessee area (Knoxville, TN)
• Floral Matters: Floral design for corporate, events, weddings, and one-off arrangements (Atlanta, GA)
• Good Life at Enderly Park: Wedding planning and event venue (Charlotte, NC)
• Grace, Giggles, and Glue: Custom party and event decor (Grand Rapids, MI)
• Imagine THAT Event Designs: Event planning services plus party decor packages & cute pre-made gift boxes (Atlanta, GA)
• Inspirations by Gina: Full-service floral designer for events throughout Northern California (Sacramento, CA)
• Joy Quest Travels (#2): A travel agent who helps busy professionals plan memorable and rejuvenating trips, specializing in the Caribbean
• Just Elope: Elopement and PopUp Wedding Company who marries couples anywhere (Dallas, TX based)
• KEJ Productions: Wedding cinematographers (Orlando, FL)
• The Landing (#1): Beautiful boutique hotel in the Bahamas (and check out this beautiful shop Shine while you’re there)
• Milk & Honey Travels (#6): Travel designer Brianna Glen helps plan trips where luxury meets authenticity
• Moroccan Vibes Airbnb (#3): Mid-century Palm Springs Airbnb operated by the owners of Soukie Modern decor store listed earlier (Palm Springs, CA)
• Mylina Russell Photography: Wedding and family portrait photography, focused on decorating your home with images of the people you love (Raleigh, NC)
• Nicole Bakes Cakes: Artistic wedding and special occasion cakes and desserts (Los Angeles, CA)
• Pharris Photo + Philms (#5): Husband & wife team of luxury wedding photographers featured in People, Martha Stewart, and more (Texas)
• Pursuit Travel: Boutique travel consultant who specializes in solo trips (Washington DC)
• The Red Door Catering: Delicious food and beautiful dining experiences (Oakland, CA)
• Robert Radifera Photography: Weddings, interiors, and portrait photography (Charlottesville, VA and Washington DC)
• Sacia Matthews Photography: Photographer specializing in boudoir, weddings, and destination weddings (South Carolina)
• TWJemison Photography: Lifestyle and wedding photographer that thoughtfully captures moments from events and weddings (Hartford, CT)
• Vanessa Hicks Photography: Engagement, wedding, and family photography – including floral bathtub shoots and “flag baby” photoshoots (San Diego, CA)
• Wedding Flowers For Rent (#4): This genius money-saving way to rent and return your floral arrangements

Also, if you have professional services that you would like to volunteer to further help these or other Black-owned business (like bookeeping, web design, or photography) please check out this page. We have listed those who have already reached out and included a form for you to add yourself. Thanks!