Throughout the tumultuous pandemic, Black-owned businesses have created employment opportunities for communities hard hit financially. They’ve provided meals, a sense of community during lonely times, and reiterated the pride of our diverse culture.
In Texas, the historic winter storm that hit the state last week left millions without power, water, or heat, including some Black-owned businesses. Millions of dollars in damages have been estimated and some are still waiting for their utilities to come back online.
While residents braved the frigid temperatures, without solid answers from officials, some Black-owned businesses took it upon themselves to continue doing what they do best: serve us.
From free water distribution to thawing out food trucks to serve free meals, or simply checking in with their followers online to relay information on resources, Black businesses became a beacon of hope for residents of the Lone Star state.
Here’s a look at some Black-owned businesses in Texas to support and show love to.
HOUSTON
Restaurants
Turkey Leg Hut: https://www.instagram.com/turkeyleghut/?igshid=1ivtlyhksbie4
Wing Quarter: https://wingquarter.com
Ray's BBQ: https://www.raysbbqshack.com
Soul Food Vegan: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLhUqHtgHV8/?igshid=1wynav7xqttxg
Sparkle's Hamburger Spot: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLqCgB9gM4Q/?igshid=ehyou2h4e3vu
Lost & Found: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZsewAAkWa/?igshid=1y1yll4u9ajmi
Frenchys Chicken: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLcsDT8g30c/?igshid=d3jzirjx813z
Cream Burger: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_f6894gHif/?igshid=uwea1fzfxabi
Neyow's Creole Cafe: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLdYk7FAKDz/?igshid=mq5bkbtz2ukb
Cupcake Kitchen Houston: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLekzUVAs1w/?igshid=16ll6b99k351c
Health & Beauty
6: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKeu62CBJ3u/?igshid=9bunsqv8qnnk
Dripped Nails & Spa: http://www.drippednailsandspa.com
BeautyFull Nail Spa: https://beautyfullnailspa.com/frontpage/
Trendz by Tammy Black Hair Salon: http://thehoustonblackpages.com/BusinessDetailsPremium/houston-black-beauty-salon-trendz-by-tammy-black-hair-salon-~34516
Black Butterfly Hair Studio: https://www.facebook.com/blackbutterflyriseupevenhigher/
Goode Looks Barber Shop: https://abc13.com/barbershop-seniors-free-haircuts-third-ward/7058998/
Kuttin' Edge Barbershop & Salon: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Hair-Salon/Kuttin-Edge-Barbershop-534968956926316/
Elite Braids & Weaving HTX: https://www.elitebraidsweaving.com
Dallas
Restaurants
Sweet Georgia Brown: https://www.facebook.com/SweetGeorgiaBrownHomeCooking/
South Dallas Cafe: https://www.southdallascafe.com
Off the Bone Barbeque: https://offthebonebarbeque.com
In The Cut Cafe: https://www.inthecutcafe.com
Shoals: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIZOiwxH_TH/?igshid=1oxjjwbcd4upc
Recipe Oak Cliff: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLIe-wLpWma/?igshid=pjkowziz6bu
Thibodeaux's Cajun Cookin: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLKlQMdhABJ/?igshid=g81b5xrrwile
The Island Spot: https://island-spot.com
WannaEat Seafood: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ6zRy9nW59/?igshid=9pet8wjzrigd
Health & Beauty
Naturally Divine Beauty: https://www.naturallydivinebeauty.com
Hair Radiant Salon: https://www.facebook.com/hrsalon95/
ManeMan Hair Salon Dallas: https://manemanindianhair.com
NaturallyIsis: https://www.instagram.com/naturallyisis/?hl=en
Iconic Natural Nails: http://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-tarshianna-morrow-iconic-nails-natural-nail-solutions-farmers-branch/
Nails That Speak x Trice: https://www.facebook.com/NailsThatSpeakXTrice/
Culture Nail Bar: https://www.culturenailbar.com
Str8 Choppin Barber Shop: http://str8choppin.com
New Cuts Barber Shops: https://www.facebook.com/DallasBarbers/
Deez Cutz & Stylez: https://www.facebook.com/DeezCutzStylez/
Austin
Restaurants
Hoover's Cooking: https://www.hooverscooking.com
Sassy's Vegetarian Soul FOOD: https://sassys-vegetarian-soul-food.business.site
Down South CaJJun Eats: https://www.dsceats.com
Baby Greens: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLHz-Fqll3n/?igshid=u2ibda8leigw
SLAB BBQ & Beer: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLeywiqFvGw/?igshid=bw6pm76ma7tb
Emojis Grilled Cheese Bar: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLhDBkZFgHP/?igshid=1v91vmx2parae
Cajun Skillet: https://www.cajunskillet.com
Wasota Vegan Paradise: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqT_hUlL2p/?igshid=g65w3w1m0t6u
Anything's Baked Potato: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrtIK7DHTf/?igshid=13nbuq6x45svo
Y'all's Cafe: http://www.eatatyalls.cafe
Health & Beauty
Salon X Change: http://salonxchangeatx.com
Something Natural Hair https://www.somethingnaturalhair.com/somethingnaturalhairproduct
Nonye Hair Braiding: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHYxphmjuSC/?igshid=leixst4eckzk
Brittany's Boutique Salon: https://www.facebook.com/BrittanysBoutique%20/
Marshall's Barber Shop: https://www.facebook.com/Marshalls-Barber-Shop-143649095666663/reviews
Legendary Cuts Barbershop: https://www.legendarycutsaustin.com
The Goddess Parlour: https://www.thegoddessparlour.com
Luxe Lair Esthetics: https://theluxelair.com
San Antonio
Restaurants
Wayne's Wings: https://www.wayneswingssa.com
Tank's Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJKJFTPM-Uo/?igshid=shy4t5tfs1ng
Binge Kitchen: https://www.eatbingekitchen.com
Rehoboth Eritrean-Ethiopian Cuisine: http://eritrean-ethiopiancuisine.com
Real Real Jamaica: https://www.facebook.com/realrealjamaica/
Skinny Black BBQ & More: https://www.facebook.com/skinnyblackbbq/
WingIT-Kirby: https://www.facebook.com/WingItsa/
Trices Cafe and Lounge: https://www.tricescafeandlounge.com
Southern Roots Vegan Bakery: https://southernrootsvegan.com
Chi Chi Birds Hot Chicken: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLs31boHhM8/?igshid=d0fqapzsxi1o
The Purple Pig BBQ: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLUnMpKJD3N/?igshid=n59b9yx70km8
Health & Beauty
Studio 55 Hair Salon: https://www.studio55hairsalon.com
Unique Lenique's Beauty Spot: http://www.ulbspot.com
The Natural Hair Place by LadyC: http://thenaturalhairpalacebyladyc.com
Fadeaways Barber Shop: https://www.facebook.com/thebestdoinit/
Righteous Cuts & Styles Barber Shop: https://www.righteouscutsnstyles.com
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