Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support Right Now and Forever

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Source: @brothervellies

Amid the heinous death of George Floyd that took place last Monday, protests raged nationwide against racial injustice and police brutality. Floyd is one of the many black citizens who has been killed by the hands of the criminal justice system, showing the long history of the ongoing systematic racism that persists in America. There has been a massive amount of support to various organizations in the name of the Black Lives Matter movement, including The Minnesota Freedom Fund, the George Floyd Memorial Fund, Reclaim The Block, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, to name a few. As of today, Instagram has been flooded with black squares captioned “#blackouttuesday” to pause posting as usual and use this time to stand in solidarity with the black community. 

Although the symbolism and meaning behind these posts speaks for itself, we must go beyond that and show our support in other ways besides an Instagram post. Take this time to educate yourself, read the stories, watch the videos, repost black content, and use your own platform to amplify black voices that need to be heard. If you are unable to join the frontline protests, another way to show your support as an ally is to shop from black-owned businesses, but not just today—every day. Black business owners were already detrimentally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington Post reported that African American businesses have already plummeted more than 40%. 

Here is a list I rounded up of 25 black-owned businesses where you can spend your money. Shop if you can, and if not, bookmark it for another time. Just know every purchase goes a long way.

Ashya

Shop the first drop of our Passport Bolo tomorrow @artcake_nyc . Change your lifestyle and free your hands 🙌🏾 #linkinbio to RSVP to our shoppable exhibition and film screening

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Hanahana Beauty

hey beauties! we're whipping up some special things for you all in the upcoming months so stay tuned!⁣ ⁣ what's your go-to hanahana product? ✨

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Hanifa

Golde

The gang's all here 🍍👋🏽 shop the Superfood Latte Blends now at golde.co!

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Telfar

RESTOCK 🍽 OXBLOOD + NAVY in 2 sizes SHOP.TELFAR.NET[linkinbio] LIMITED restock: Navy = Small + Medium Oxblood= Medium 🙏🏿working on more colors and sizes asap!! ph. @aqua.rae

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Lauren Napier Beauty

FLAUNT by LAUREN NAPIER is LNB's top seller *🏆🖤!! * #noni fruit , #vitamink and #water brighten your complexion while cleansing !! * #cleanskinisin

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Base Butter

It's Monday and like you we are headed back to work. As a black-owned and operated company (ran by @nicolette.camille and myself with the help of our intern @__shawtay) it's sufficient to say things are not business as usual.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In light of recent events (re: a retaliation against the consistent and incessant unjust murder of black people), things might look a little different this week. We're shifting our focus to be of service to those in need of our support as they head to the frontlines to take a stand. Don't worry, we have every intention of getting your pre-orders shipped to you in a timely manner.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our mission is to help make skincare easy while our purpose is to help women, specially black women, protect and feel comfortable in their skin.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's a mission built on the historical context of being oppressed due to the color of our skin. It's a mission focused on strengthening how we view ourselves within the skin we're in. It's because of this, that we're taking some time to rally with allies to help move the needle by protecting the black lives of those on the frontlines and bringing comfort to those who need it most.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ More information coming later this week. Thank you for your patience and continuous support 💕. #georgefloyd #breonnataylor #amaudarbery #blacklivesmatter⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ xoxo, @sheneilmonique

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Pyer Moss

Regina King in Collection 3 for Alexa Magazine

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Ama Nwoke

We will continue to smile even if we have every reason not to.

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Christopher John Rogers

Cushnie

Available from XXS - 3X, our exclusive #CushniexTarget Designer Dress Collection is designed to flatter every body type. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #CUSHNIE #CushniexTarget #Target #TargetStyle

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Fenty

Baggy Pants 2.0 in Faux Leather. This pant design debuted in our 2-20 release in a quilted burnt orange and camo green. Now seen minus the quilting in Café Latte.⁠⠀ #FENTY

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Lemlem

Sunday in orange 🧡 Check our Amira swim 👙

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LaQuan Smith

@shanellenyasiase for @crfashionbook wearing #LaQuanSmith Spring 20 Issue16 Styled by @ronnie_hart

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Mowalola

🩸🧚🏿‍♀️ #rhiannazine @i_d & @badgalriri with some very beautiful souls, by @mario_sorrenti & @alastairmckimm . Thank you !!

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AAKS

Mint Swim

Summer tings with @watchjazzy in the black 'Tempestt' micro bikini 😋😍🌊

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The Lip Bar

The ultimate full face crew. 🙌🏽 Here's a look at all our face products. If you're new around here, first of all, welcome, and second, here's a little rundown of our face must-haves: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Minute Finish Face Palette: This all-inclusive 4-in-1 palette includes everyday face essentials needed to complete your face. Blush, face powder, highlight and contour. No need to carry around several huge palettes, this cute little palette's got you covered. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fresh Glow: Everything you need for a bomb glow. Our Fresh Glow blush and Bronzer duo includes a bomb bronzer and highlighting blush that allows you to get that unforgettable glow. Includes a travel-friendly brush hidden on the bottom pan so you can get the glow on the go!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Skin Serum Foundation: Your new Must-have foundation. 🙌🏽 Easy, convenient, and travel-friendly. Comes complete with a built-in-brush and filled with ingredients you skill will LOVE. Hyaluronic acid and Irish Sea Moss work to give your skin a dewy and hydrated look while foundation works to give you great medium to buildable coverage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shop all Face products on thelipbar.com by heading to the navigation and clicking our "Face" tab.

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Beauty Bakerie

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Brother Vellies

Handwoven raffia and handcarved Kenyan hardwood in our new Abbi Flatforms 🤎 on Aliya, at home.

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The Folklore

Victor Glemaud

Jade Swim

@therealkamie x #jadeswim in our CONTOUR One Piece - The perfect swim-to-evening style. #morethanminimal

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Wales Bonner

Fe Noel

The natural filter from the trees and the soothing sounds of nature can provide clarity to any situation.

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The time is now—utilize your buying power as a consumer, show your support as an ally, and most importantly, do not stay silent. Black lives matter.

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