As the holiday shopping season begins, it’s a great time to support Black-owned businesses during Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Here are some standout Black-owned businesses to consider as you shop for gifts this year:
1. Beautiful Curly Me
- Products: Dolls, puzzles, and coloring books
- Story: Founded by a 12-year-old Black girl CEO, Beautiful Curly Me offers a line of dolls like Bella, an 18-inch doll with natural curly hair, promoting positive representation for young Black children.
2. Koils By Nature
- Products: All-natural hair and skin care products
- Details: Koils By Nature is committed to offering products free of harmful chemicals and animal products, allowing customers to feel confident in using their all-natural products for hair and skin care.
3. Entrepreneurs Color Too
- Products: Adult coloring book
- Story: This unique coloring book highlights successful Black women entrepreneurs, serving as inspiration for business creatives and CEOs, and celebrating Black excellence.
4. Urban Intellectuals
- Products: Black History Flash Cards and coloring books
- Details: These educational tools are designed to fight the miseducation of Black history, featuring influential Black entrepreneurs and historical figures who have made significant contributions to society.
5. Black Girl Sunscreen
- Products: Sunscreen
- Details: Black Girl Sunscreen offers sun protection without leaving a white cast on the skin, making it perfect for everyday use to protect against sun damage and hyperpigmentation.
6. The Honey Pot
- Products: Personal care products
- Details: Focused on clean ingredients, The Honey Pot offers a range of products for intimate health, ensuring that what goes on your skin is safe and effective.
7. Frugal Bookstore
- Products: Books
- Mission: Committed to “Changing minds one book at a time,” this bookstore offers a variety of literature while supporting literacy and education in Black communities.
8. Shea Radiance
- Products: Beauty products made with unrefined shea butter
- Story: Shea Radiance’s products are inspired by traditional uses of shea butter to help women achieve glowing, healthy skin at any age.
By supporting these businesses, you’re contributing to the growth of Black-owned enterprises while finding thoughtful and unique gifts this holiday season.
