Many Black small business owners have struggled to stay afloat after being hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Because the pandemic disproportionately impacted racial and ethnic minority communities, this put a major strain on Black and minority-owned businesses, specifically. And though Prime Day came and went, Black and Latinx retailers still need our support through the holiday season (and beyond).
If you’re looking to #buyblack for loved ones this holiday, here are a few businesses that you should add to your radar. And if you’re looking for more, Amazon has its own section of small American-owned businesses.
01
Bask and Bloom
Created and founded by Bahamian native, Candera Thompson, she took her island remedies and love for herbal tea and used them to create a line of natural beauty products for hair.
02
POWERHANDZ
Whether you want to upgrade your at-home workout routine, invest in new athletic apparel, or splurge on sports gear, this female-founded & Black-owned brand has the essentials to boost any active lifestyle.
03
Live by Being
This handcrafted line of bath and body goods for self-care was founded by Kennedy
Lowery, with a portion of all proceeds going towards programs that support self-efficacy in foster youth.
04
BLK & Bold
Childhood friends Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson founded BLK & Bold to take an everyday ritual (drinking coffee and tea) and turn it into a way to give back. 5% of profits going towards supporting initiatives for at-risk youth locally and nationally.
05
Minimo Skin Essentials
Mary Ware, a former third-grade reading teacher, started the business as a side-hustle to allow her more time with her son at home and was inspired to create skin brightening scrub after experiencing changes in her skin postpartum.
06
Miss Jessie’s
Founded by sisters Miko and Titi Branch, Miss Jessie’s was inspired by their grandmother, Miss Jessie Mae Branch, and offers natural hair products including styling cremes, moisturizers and deep conditioning treatments for natural and naturally curly hair.
07
The Honey Pot Co.
You can never go wrong with gifting The Honey Pot. This organic plant-based product line helps rinse away odor-causing bacteria, hydrates the vulva, and balances pH levels for long-lasting freshness and protection. This product is made with 100% natural and herbal ingredients for all around safe use. Also available for sensitive skin.
