Where to Shop Black Owned Businesses

We all know the importance of supporting our community. We can only get so far on our own. That’s why we’re giving a shout out to 50 of our favorite black owned businesses in celebration of Black History Month. Below you’ll find everything from pillows to cookies, consulting, to yoga mats. Just click to shop! In addition, throughout the rest of this month, we’ll select our top 10 within this list to give a more detailed review. So be sure to check back in the next couple of days. You can also keep up with us on social media @ydpartner.

Home

 

1. Don’t Sleep Interiors “There’s comfort in consciousness.” “Stay Woke” with home decor that keeps us reminded of how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go.

2. YDP Shop Shop a black owned business without leaving our site! We have an online shop with interior design pieces to fit your lifestyle.

3. Brownstone Closets Keep your closet organized and chic with these beautiful hangers.

4. Pretty Switches Enliven your wall with a switch of decor.

5. M.a.e. wood Custom acoustic panels with flair.

6. Linoto 100% linen for bed, bath, and home.

7. Addye B. A writer, activist, and artist, Addye B. does it all. Her abstract painting speaks volumes though!

8. Detola + Geek Handmade lampshades in African wax prints.

9. Karmalades Eco-luxury household cleaning supplies.

10. Blulabel Bungalow A very talented Atlanta based interior designer’s blog where she guides readers to a life of style and well designed homes.

11. Aphro Chic This interior design couple’s philosophy is “Modern. Soulful. Style.”

12. Malene B  A carpet designer with bold, and globally inspired textiles.

 

Art

13. Shadra Strickland Original artwork with a focus on African American people. She’s also a published illustrator for children’s books.

14. Alana Paints Everythin After seeing a lack of women of color in the art and media she saw when growing up, Alana now paints and draws just that.

15. Nikki’s Groove by Nicholle Kobi She’s one of our favorite fashion illustrators at YDP! Check out her Instagram.

16. Arekah the Goddess Photography Editorial photographer located in Memphis, Tennessee.

17. Coco Jane Photography Natural light photographer located in Dayton, Ohio. She does senior pictures, weddings, and fashion photography.

18. The Guillios Afrocentric notebooks and greeting cards

19. Amira Rahim Colorful fine art prints.

 

Health + Food

 

20. Bee Sweet Lemonade Mikaila Ulmer is a 10-year-old entrepreneur and creator of  Bee Sweet Lemonade. Their lemonade is fresh-squeezed with added Texas wildflower honey, flaxseed and mint.

21. Asafo African Market A grocery store located in Cincinnati that sells African food and spices.

22. Veggio Cookies Delcious cookies that are also good for you. They feature organic and all natural ingredients.

23. Island Frydays Jamaican cuisine located in Cincinnati with to-die-for jerk chicken!

24. Divine Appetite Local caterer for Ghana-based African food.

25. Selamta Yoga Beautifully designed yoga mats to get you excited about the warrior two pose.

 

Beauty

 

26. The Lip Bar Lipstick made from natural ingredients with vibrant pigments.

27. Cocotique Subscription box for women of color featuring beauty and lifestyle products.

28. Afrodite Salon Beauty salon located in Cincinnati, focusing on natural hair health.

29. Graceful Braids Natural products to promote nourishment of the hair and scalp.

30. Black Radiance Makeup line for various shades of brown skin.

31. Skinfolk Organic, fairly traded, virgin skincare ranging from hair to body products.

32. The Wrap Life Gorgeous headwraps with vibrant African prints.

33. TGIN (Thank God I’m Natural) Curly hair products specifically formulated for textured hair.

Apparel/Accessories

34. Nzingzh Designs Handmade one of a kind jewelry for men and women.

35. House of Moruka Unique handbags that are just as special as the woman carrying them.

36. Bodiband Custom wallets you can strap around your wrists for easy accessibility and safety.

37. Doris & Doris Your one-stop shop for modern African fashion.

38. Inexpensive Chic A fashion blog dedicated to showing you how to look like a million bucks without spending a million bucks.

39. Daaper Black Box A subscription box service providing dapper accessories and personal care products for today’s gentlemen.

40. Pint Size Faith Faith based children’s clothing line, with t-shirt sayings such as “God vibes only.”

41. Asha Ama Current contestant on Project Runway’s All Stars, Asha is a fashion designer who sticks to her roots.

42. Zuvaa A global marketplace for African design.

43. Maya’s Ideas A 15 year old fashion and jewelry designer who makes Eco-friendly items.

 

Other

44. My Black Doll Black barbies with natural hair.

45. Cinspire Diversity consulting and coaching for businesses.

46. The Afro Vegan Farm fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern cuisine remixed to be vegan and vegetarian friendly.

47. Southern Elegance Mason jar candles.

48. Ujamaa Box Curated collection of products from black owned businesses.

49. Smart Fitness Personal Planner from Fitness Fashionista Track, plan, and organize your healthy lifestyle in one place.

50. What’s Up African? Apparel for those who are black and proud!

 

This post was written by my lovely daughter, Niyah. Check out her fashion blog at InexpensiveChic.com

Who was your fav African American designer? Were you inspired?

Thanks for stopping by friends,

Inspiring creativity,

Ricci