As we always say, Black people are not a monolith. We have interests and expertise across every industry. That means we have thriving businesses in all walks of life. As you prepare for a spring cleaning or summer refresh, don’t forget to add these brands into your favorites. Bookmark this page and check out some of our favorite quirky and fun Black-owned businesses.
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Bee Love - Skincare
When it comes to beauty and skincare products, you can’t always be sure what’s really in the recipe. Bee Love uses honey-based body care essentials for a safer way to feel beautiful.
Brown Girl Jane - Plant-Based Beauty
In addition to beauty products, Brown Girl Jane also offers plant-based candles, fragrances and skincare.
Grace Eleyae - Satin-Lined Caps/Turbans
Protecting our hair is a full-time job that requires tools and supplies for every outing. Grace Eleyae offers the fashionable, comfortable gear that we need to keep our hair properly protected.
Harlem Chocolate Factory - Chocolate
Yes, Harlem Chocolate Factory —m you had us at socially conscious chocolate.
Joe’y - Coffee Alternative
Joe’y is a coffee alternative that uses mushrooms, adaptogens and superfoods to provide the energy of everyone’s morning favorite without the weird side effects of caffeine.
Be Rooted - Journals, Office Supplies
Be Rooted’s beautiful, artistic journals and office decor will definitely make your creative vibe stand out from the crowd.
Brilliant or BS? - Trivia Game
Are you the lie detector or the liar? Brilliant or BS?, which challenges players to figure out when their friends and family are delivering, well, BS...is sure to lead to countless family feuds.
Effie’s Paper - Office Supplies
Whether you’re headed to the office or work from home, Effie’s Paper is the answer to freshening up your workspace.
Goodee World - Gifts/Apparel
When you’ve got that one person who’s impossible to shop for because they have almost everything, Goodee World’s wide array of unique home decor is your best friend.
Good Vibes All Purpose Cleaner - Cleaning Products
A tragic accident with her son led founder and CEO Ymani Efunyale to create Good Vibes’ plant-based cleaning products. For anyone who has young children in their home or someone with underlying health conditions, these will become essential.
Show & Tell - Gifts/Apparel
From wall art, to mugs, to handbags and clothing, if you can’t find something cool at Show & Tell, you’re not looking hard enough.
Harperlman Dolls - Toys
Harperlman offers dolls in a wide variety of skin tones and hair textures, which means no child will feel left out or like they’re not seen.
Puzzle Huddle - Puzzles/Games
Since so many of us didn’t get to see ourselves in toys and games when we were young, it’s really nice to see companies like Puzzle Huddle that offer kids a chance to feel valuable and important.
Darlyng and Co. - Baby Products
Babies are small and adorable, but they need a lot of stuff. Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what products are essentials, but Darlyng and Co. has everything you could ever possibly need.
Shades of Shades - Sunglasses
Shades of Shades is about high quality sunglasses that match various skin tones, so they’ll blend into your face, not dominate it.
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