Black History Month: 13 Black-Owned Businesses

 

February is Black History Month, and I wanted to take this time to highlight the importance of knowing where your dollar goes when supporting brands that step up and reflect the soul of our nation. And not only in February, but all year long. I’ve listed 13 Black-0wned businesses that I love and support. This is not a comprehensive list because I know there are so many amazing businesses out there! Let me know if you see your favorite here…and if not, comment below and share it!

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AOX EYEWEAR

Traditional Italian craftsmanship for custom eyewear, made by a person, for a person. Aox Eyewear's bespoke glasses are created with sustainable practices to reduce waste, handcrafted by artisans, and priced right!

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Keys Soulcare

From the mind of Alicia Keys, Keys Soulcare goes beyond skincare to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. Inspired by Alicia’s skincare journey, Keys products are clean, nourishing, and effective.

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NUDE BARRE

Erin Carpenter, professional dancer and CEO/Founder, experienced first-hand the frustration of finding transparent and skin color match undergarments while performing and now provides a solution: Nude Barre. Featuring intimates in 12 shades of nude to match every skin tone, made for performance-wear and everyday fashion.

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Harperiman Dolls

Handmade, linen keepsake dolls, these gorgeous works of art are created by mother/daughter team Cynthia and Kathryn. They are committed to “creating dolls that reinforce to children of color how important they are, how smart they are, how beautiful they are, how talented they are, how creative they are, and dolls that provide positive affirmations of themselves that they can actually identify with.”

**They’re sold out right now, but follow them for more announcements on their next release date!

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ESTELLE colored glass

Bring a pop of color and vintage vibes to your tablescape with a collection of glassware from Estelle. Perfect as a starter set of tableware, or to complement the pieces you already have!

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EFFIE’S PAPER

Modern and pretty stationery, mugs, accessories for your desk, and more! Surround yourself with Effie’s inspiring captions and beautiful graphics to get your day started with some serious motivation!

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Adjourn Teahouse

Artisanal loose leaf teas, beautifully complex, hand-blended, and sustainably sourced from around the world. Crafted by LaTonia, a self-proclaimed “tea lover/blender/drinker/maker” from Richmond, VA. “At Adjourn, we believe in creating moments to recenter and balance our whole selves through rituals that allow us to adjourn - bring present tasks, worries, stresses to a close for a period of time.  Tea brewing, steeping and drinking allows us time to do so and is profound and necessary in our daily lives.” 

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CULTURE FIT CLOTHING

Performance wear, DryFit material, and gorgeous “West African print designs that showcase your culture, because fitting in was never the plan. We invite women of all backgrounds to enjoy our clothes. To celebrate not only our culture, but to embrace all the different cultures of the world.”

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Lauren Napier Beauty

Makeup wipes, reinvented. Gone are the days of falling asleep in your makeup, Lauren Napier Beauty takes the work out of washing your face with their biodegradable, cruelty-free, and recyclable makeup wipes!

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BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY

Haircare basics, much like grocery basics (bread…get it?!). Letting men and women live their best hair lives, with effective cleansers, masks, and oils for your most gorgeous hair!

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Linoto

Created in their workshop in Westchester County, NY, Linoto expertly and exquisitely crafts linen bedding, bath, and home goods. Cozy up at the end of a long day in a set of linen sheets or adorn your windows in gorgeous linen curtains for immediate luxury and indulgence!

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EDAS

Inspired by sustainability, EDAS features everyday accessories for the feminine and eclectic woman. Each piece is handmade and tailored to the wearer, delivering a beautiful design that is just as unique as its owner.

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Glory Skincare

Women of color are at the center of this clean skincare company. Glory Skincare features formulas that actually work and are backed by dermatologists specializing in skin of color and psychiatrists who understand the connection between mental health and skin.

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