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Black Business Month is all about celebrating Black-owned businesses across the country. Founded in August 2004 by historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. to “drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African-American businesses," the annual celebration allows us to shine a light on Black business owners and entrepreneurs while also recognizing the importance of Black-owned businesses contributions to the U.S. economy.
In honor of BBM, the Black Information Network has put together a list of 16 Black-owned businesses to support this month and beyond.
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1. Vegan Food House, Dallas, TX
Restaurant
2. Black Men Deserve to Grow Old
Streetwear Advocacy Brand
3. Ebony Wine & Spirits
North Carolina's only Black-owned Wine & Spirits company
4. iCare Pediatrics, Galveston, TX
Black-owned pediatric practice
5. Nourish & Bloom, Fayetville, Ga
First Black-owned autonomous grocery store
6. Lilly’s Kloset, Houston, TX
Clothing Boutique
7. 3rdEyeView
Eyewear Brand
8. The Sip
Luxury Wine Subscription Service
9. Kindred Stories, Houston, TX
Bookstore
10. Essie Spice
Online store selling West African-inspired spices and seasonings.
11. D'IYANU, Philadelphia, PA
Family-owned business selling African-inspired clothing and accessories
12. Rituals + Ceremony, Brooklyn, NY
Lifestyle brand selling books, home goods, self-care products, soaps, and much more
13. Malik's Books, Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore
14. Nailbed & Bar, Washington D.C.
Salon
15. Bright Black Candles, Durham NC
Candle Shop
16. Blk Girls Greenhouse, Oakland CA
Home Goods
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