.png)
Creator Content
Newsletter
Top 10 Black-Owned Businesses to Support Right Now
Advertisment
Top 10 Black-Owned Businesses to Support Right Now
June 6, 2025 at 4:34:04 AM
Advertisment
Trending Box
SideBar AD
In a world that seems to evolve by the second, supporting Black-owned businesses isn’t just a trend—it’s a necessary commitment. These visionary entrepreneurs are reclaiming spaces, honoring ancestral legacies, and leveling the playing field in industries where representation has long been lacking.
Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe, discovering clean beauty, indulging in soulful cuisine, or diving deep into diasporic literature, this curated list highlights 10 standout Black-owned businesses that deserve your attention—and your support—all year long.
Advertisment
Fashion & Lifestyle
1️⃣
Ade + Ayo
Children’s Afrocentric Apparel
While pregnant, Temidayo Adedokun, a Nigerian-born entrepreneur, launched Ade + Ayo after realizing how few children’s products reflected her African heritage. Teaming up with her husband Abisola, she created affordable, vibrant pieces rooted in West African culture and Ade + Ayo was born.
The name Ade and Ayo means “crown” and “joy” in Yoruba—embodying pride and cultural identity. Showcasing their business on Shark Tank, they brokered a deal with Barbara Corcoran that elevated their mission to new heights.
2️⃣
Roam Loud
Luxury Activewear for Women of Color
Founded by Toyin Omisore, Roam Loud is more than just stylish workout gear—it’s a movement. Inspired by her Liberian-Nigerian roots and her grandmother’s grace, Omisore designed this brand to empower Black women to feel bold, seen, and beautiful—on and off the mat.
3️⃣
Telfar
Inclusive Genderless Fashion
Telfar Clemens disrupted the fashion world with his namesake brand, Telfar, founded in 2005. His iconic flagship designer bag is modeled after the Bloomingdale shopping bag with an iconic logo that became a symbol of style and accessibility, worn by celebrities like Oprah and Beyoncé.
His motto? “Not for you—for everyone.” A true fashion revolution.
Beauty & Wellness
4️⃣
Fenty Beauty
Rihanna’s Global Beauty Brand
When Rihanna dropped Fenty Beauty in 2017, she shook up the cosmetics industry with a foundation line featuring 50+ shades. Her mission: ensure everyone, especially people of color, sees themselves represented in beauty.
This isn’t just makeup—it’s a global movement for inclusivity.
5️⃣
Black Girl Sunscreen
SPF Without the White Residue
Created by Shontay Lundy in 2016, Black Girl Sunscreen addressed a major flaw in skincare—sunscreens that leave white residue on melanated skin. Her formulation absorbs seamlessly, proving that Black skin does need sun protection and deserves products made just for it.
6️⃣
BLK + GRN
Clean, Non-Toxic Wellness Marketplace
Founded by Dr. Kristian Edwards, BLK + GRN offers a curated online marketplace of non-toxic, eco-conscious products made by Black artisans. From skincare to self-care, every product is rooted in holistic wellness and Black health empowerment.
Advertisment
Books & Culture
7️⃣
MahoganyBooks
Independent Bookstore Celebrating Black Voices
Derrick and Ramunda Young launched MahoganyBooks out of their Washington, D.C. apartment to spotlight Black literature and history. Success as an independent online bookstores led to two physical locations, one in National Harbor, Maryland and the other in the iconic Anacostia Historic District of Washington D.C..
President Obama has praised their work in preserving and celebrating the Black narrative.
8️⃣
Reparations Club
L.A.’s Culture-Forward Concept Bookstore
Founded by Jazzi McGilbert in 2019, Reparations Club is a cozy, culture-rich bookshop offering books, art, vinyl, and vibes— through a distinctly Black perspective.
It’s the “Cheers” of bookstores, where everyone knows your name—and your culture.
Food & Beverage
9️⃣
Charles Pan-Fried Chicken
A Harlem Legacy of Soul Food
Chef Charles Gabriel began cooking his signature pan-fried chicken out of his apartment in the 1980s. Decades later, Charles Pan-Fried Chicken is a beloved NYC institution, known for crispy chicken, collard greens, and soul food that tastes like home.
From humble beginnings to Harlem royalty.
🔟
Happy Cork
Brooklyn’s Black-Owned Wine Boutique
In 2019, Sunshine Foss opened Happy Cork in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn—a boutique wine and spirits shop celebrating Black and minority-owned brands.
With its bright decor, Happy Cork is redefining wine culture with joy and elegance.
Supporting Black-owned businesses isn’t a one-time gesture —it’s an investment in black empowerment, culture, and legacy. These entrepreneurs are building generational wealth, disrupting industries, and uplifting the community with every sale and service.
When you support independent Black-owned businesses, you’re not just buying a product — you’re contributing to a more just and vibrant future for us all.
Save, Share, and Shop Black — today and always.
Advertisment
Sidebar Ads
Trending Ads