What do you like to purchase from a Black-owned business? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
In light of the many boycotts of big box stores that have scaled back their Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs, many, including myself, have been seeking out Black-owned brands, products and services to support. But the question is: How do we find them? Online directories, shopping platforms, and magazines focusing solely on Black entrepreneurs and businesses are a great place to start. Whether you’re seeking luxury clothing, handbags, jewelry or furniture, household essentials and self-care staples, or specialized services, these websites will help you find what you need.
Resources
Stay informed about the newest Black entrepreneurs, brands and products by subscribing to these informative resources.
Shoppe Black
A great news site created to highlight Black entrepreneurs and businesses, from luxury brands to fashion designers, health and wellness, lifestyle, travel and more.
shoppeblack.com
Black Oceans
A newsletter reporting on Black products, trends and brand-preneurs, and showcasing the newest fashion, lifestyle, beauty and children’s brands from Black entrepreneurs.
blkoceans.com
Afrobella
A beauty, natural hair and skincare blog, which includes a directory of Black businesses of interest to Black women consumers, from Chicago-based beauty journalist Patrice Grell Yursik.
afrobella.com
Black Business
An online destination for news and information about Black businesses, brands, services and entrepreneurs.
blackbusiness.com
Find Luxury and Quality Goods
Platforms for Black-owned luxury goods and brands
Black Nile
A directory and marketplace to discover and shop Black-owned luxury brands, including shoes, handbags, jewelry, fragrances and more, as well as services like stylists and spa treatments.
BlackNile.co
Black Designer Brands
A resource connecting Black designer brands to consumers. Search for Black fashion designers by category, including clothing, accessories, jewelry, beauty brands, services and products.
blackdesignerbrands.com
Black Owned Everything
Shop this marketplace for Black-owned fashion, accessories and home design brands.
Blackownedeverything.co
Uncorked and Cultured
Shop for Black wine retailers, distributors, clubs and subscription services as well as news and interviews of interest to Black wine enthusiasts.
UncorkedandCultured.com
Black Package Store
Shop here for quality Black-owned spirit and wine brands.
blackpackagestore.com
Black Cigar Map
Search for Black-owned cigar brands and find Black-owned cigar lounges near you.
blackcigarmap.com
Brides Wedding Business Directory
A Black-owned Wedding Business Directory created by one of the top wedding planning resources, Brides.com. The directory includes everything from Black wedding planners, floral designers, bakers/cake designers, hair and makeup artists, photographers, videographers and anything else you can think of
brides.com (search: Black-owned Wedding Business Directory)
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Find Household Essentials and Self-care Staples
Platforms for Black owned household essentials, home goods, personal care, wellness brands and products
15 Percent Pledge
Find Black owned brands and businesses for every category from fashion and beauty to food, wellness, art, publishing and more
15percentpledge.org
Addie Rawr
A downloadable Black-owned shopping guide from influencer/art and design professional Adrienne Randle a.k.a @addierdrawr.
addierawr.com
Black Business Green Book
This is an online Black business directory from the racial justice organization Color of Change. It is an homage to the famous Green Book used by Black travelers to navigate the Jim Crow South safely from the 1930s through the 1960s.
blackbusinessgreenbook.com
Black Directory
One of the largest directories to find Black-owned businesses by category and state.
blackdirectory.com
Black-owned 365
A shopping platform featuring only Black-owned self-care brands, home goods, office supplies and more. You’ll also find content for Black brands and entrepreneurs.
Blackowned365.com
Black-owned Association
Search for local and worldwide Black businesses and shop for products and brands in the marketplace.
Blackownedassociation.com
Buy Black
50,000+ listings searchable by keyword, category and location, updated daily and including editorial of interest to entrepreneurs.
Buyblack.org
Buy Black Main Street
Directory of Black-owned businesses across many categories. They also include a weekly buyers’ guide and gift ideas.
buyblackmainstreet.com
Buy From a Black Woman
An online directory of hundreds of Black woman-owned businesses, along with resources like workshops, webinars and video content for entrepreneurs.
Buyfromablackwoman.org
Internationalist
This directory allows you to find Black small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, LGBTQ-owned businesses, and others by city and state.
Internationalist.com
Naspora
A comprehensive directory of Black-owned businesses specializing in home goods (pillows, cleaning products, health and beauty items), games and children’s products.
Naspora.com
Shop the Hood
A downloadable buying guide of Black-owned businesses includes a “Steals and Deals” section.
Shopthehood.store
Support Black Owned
Search their directory for Black-owned businesses by category, service, state and city. You can also shop for products like books, art, travel experiences and more from Black businesses.
Supportablackowned.com
Find Service Providers
Platforms for Black professionals, service providers and contractors
BDO
Find a Black health care specialist or family practice doctor in your area with this site and Black health care news.
Blackdoctor.org
Black Artists and Designers Guild Directory
Search the B.A.D. Guild directory for creators of color near you.
BADGuild.org
Curlee Me
This comprehensive and searchable database will help you find a natural hair stylist, curl specialist, loctician, braider or barber near you.
Curleeme.com
Swivel Beauty
An app to connect Black women with hairstylists in their area. Find a stylist based on location, type of hair, and hair style desired
swivelbeauty.com
Myavana
An app that recommends products and services and provides content for those with naturally textured hair. It also provides referrals through its network of hair stylists.
Myavana.com
Eat Okra
A nationwide guide to Black-owned eateries and an app.
Eat okra.com
National Association of Black Veterinarians
Use the directory to find health care for your pets.
Nabvonline.org
National Organization of Minority Automobile Dealers Directory
A searchable listing of minority and Black-owned car dealerships nationwide representing several automotive brands.
Nomad.org
Shop Local Businesses
Platforms for local Black-owned businesses and services
Black Pages of the South
A Florida Black business directory
Blackpagesofthesouth.com
Birmingham Black Business
a directory of businesses in Alabama’s second most populous city.
facebook.com/birminghamblackbusiness
Louisiana Black Business Directory
A directory of Louisiana Black businesses with editorial content.
louisianablackbusinessdirectory.com
Omega Psi Phi Georgia State Black Owned Business Directory
The Georgia State Organization/ Seventh District Black-owned Business Directory from the Omega Psi Phi state organization of Georgia
opp-ga.org
Virginia Black Business Directory
An online directory of businesses based in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area, serving customers around the country and the globe, as well as those in the DMV.
VirginiaBlackBusinessDirectory.com
Texas Black Pages
A listing of Black businesses in the Lone Star State.
texasblackpages.com
The Houston Black Pages
Houston’s searchable Black business and services directory.
TheHoustonBlackPages.com
Black-owned Los Angeles
A searchable directory of businesses and a blog chock-full of great info about LA Black businesses.
blackownedlosangeles.com
San Francisco Bay Black Business Directory
A comprehensive directory of San Francisco businesses by category. Frequently updated editorial content highlights Bay Area business owners.
sfbayblackbiz.com
Detroit Black-owned Directory
Detroit’s searchable directory of Black-owned restaurants, shops, events, nightlife, arts and culture, and more from Detroit’s Black magazine
https://directory.blac.media/
DMV Black Small Business Directory
A constantly growing list of Black owned retail businesses and brands in the DC, Maryland and Virginia areas.
Dcshopsmall.com
City of New York Black Business Directory
A directory of businesses in New York City and the Boroughs from the City of New York Department of Small Business Services
shopblack.cityofnewyork.us
The Curious Uptowner
A curated guide and directory to Harlem and beyond exploring what makes living uptown worthwhile.
Thecuriousuptowner.com
What do you like to purchase from a Black-owned business? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
