A COMMUNITY-ROOTED PUBLICATION DOCUMENTING BLACK BROOKLYN'S PEOPLE, PLACES AND PRODUCTS. Lenwood has more than twenty-five years of experience in community economic development, human resources and business management. We've rounded up 36 brands owned by BIPOC (a large majority of them owned by women)—where you can purchase health and beauty products, clothing, jewelry, home decor, spices, wine, books, and so much more.
Odeen, who is also co-host of the new HGTV Canada series Hot Market," says she is proud to run a Black-owned business, but acknowledges that it comes with additional challenges. If you're looking to make a tangible impact in the local fight for justice and equality, consider supporting these Black-Owned Businesses in Austin.
Her cleaning company caters to businesses in the New York and New Jersey area. All of the businesses on The Nile List sell their products online, and users can filter results to find businesses that are LGBTQ-owned, vegan or cruelty-free. Find all your beauty needs at Envy Us Beauty Supply , owner Aesha Ray's S. Van Dorn St. shop specializing in hair care, skin care, cosmetics, hair extensions and accessories with a large selection of Black-owned beauty brands.
According to the report "The State of the Dream 2004" by United for a Fair Economy, African Americans were 13% of the population in 2001, but owned just 3% (including home equity) of the median family wealth. It is a women's clothing online boutique committed to being your source for the newest trends, and timeless looks with excellent customer service.
I polled various Black community online spaces to see if they have had to hide their identity — company name, branding, marketing — in order to build their businesses. Some organizations that provide
black owned business listings also go out of their way to help their members secure financing to realize their dreams.
She has developed bilingual, culturally appropriate entrepreneurial training programs; trained and coached pre-venture and startups; developed international networks promoting partnerships among private corporations that boost industries; provided consulting services to vulnerable communities to explore entrepreneurship as a way to generate wealth; and owned her own business consulting firm.