According to the United States Census Bureau, there are more than 2 million black-owned businesses in the US. With that being said, black-owned businesses can not succeed without the help of the black population. This Holiday Season (and beyond), I challenge everyone to support black businesses.
One thing that I hear when it comes to supporting black businesses is that customer service is terrible or their prices are too high. Nonsense, customer service at a black establishment is no different than at any other business. If you support the big chain stores like Macy’s, Nemin Marcus, or high-end stores like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and so on, you can also support black businesses.
Recently, I’ve been doing more to support black businesses, I’ve been trying to spend more of my money in the community and help black business owners to be successful. With the help of the internet and social media, it’s easier than ever to support black businesses. A simple repost on social media can help as well, someone on your friends list may be interested.
I’ve compiled a list of 29 black business owners to support this Holiday Season or at any time for that matter.
To view the complete list of 29 Black Business Owners To Support click here
Do you accept the challenge to #BuyBlack this Holiday Season and so on?
Tanya
I love that your guide is in Living Color. I am printing this off my my 16yr old to do some web shopping.
Jamila
TanyaGreat! Thanks : )
Kirstin N. Fuller (@thetravelindiva)
Great list! We definitely need to support black owned small businesses. We also need to give them the same patience we give the big brands & chains. Also don’t be afraid to offer help if you see a business needs help with something. You never know how you can be of further assistance.
Jamila
Kirstin N. Fuller (@thetravelindiva)I totally agree.
Holly
I will have to purchase some things with Christmas around the corner. Great list glad you put this together.
Carlana
This is a nice roundup of businesses. Maybe you can add a link on your web page with these companies and start a directory. Add even more businesses, too.
Jamila
CarlanaThanks, that’s a great idea.
Tia | Pennies In My Pocket
Thanks so much for this. The timing is perfect with the holidays coming up. I try to shop black whenever I can.
Donna Shana
Great list. I’m definitely going to shop with a few of them.
Kasi
Love this list, thanks for creating it! I’ll definitely be shopping from it and sharing it!
KenyaRae
Aww thank you for this! I have been saying I am gonna #shopblack more but haven’t don’t the diligence to find ones that I wish to support. You handled the start of that for me! Bless you for getting me together girl!
Jamila
KenyaRaeThanks, I’m glad you like it,I’m going to do another list soon.
Kim
You’ve pulled together a great list of BOB’s. These days we need to spend money with our own.
Jamila
KimThanks and I totally agree.
Adanna
Thank you so much for sharing this list. I plan to support black owned companies this holiday season.
Koumba@TraditionalHairstyles
Great list for this coming black friday! I will definitely use it.
Thanks,
Koumba
Jamila
Koumba@TraditionalHairstylesThanks 🙂
Zuqueta Elle
Using this now to shop for “Black” Friday!
Jamila
Zuqueta ElleAwesome!
Patranila
Great list to shop all year long!