Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
As a result of both systemic racism and generational wealth gaps, racial economic inequality is a huge issue in America. While 13% of Americans identify as Black, only 7% of businesses are Black-Owned. Not only during Black History Month, but always, we have a duty to support these businesses in order to help celebrate Black culture, support Black communities, and close the racial wealth gap.
Golde: “Brooklyn-based Golde was co-founded by CEO Trinity Mouzon Wofford in 2017. The brand features both food and beauty products, all with superfood ingredients.”
Alchemy Body Shop: This shop “was birthed from a need for honest & clean products that are affordable + sustainable.” This company not only focuses on its product, but also works on uplifting WOC who share the passion & pull of wellness.
Camille Rose: Camile Rose was founded on entrepreneurial spirit and to solve the need for more natural hair care products for the black community. Since then, the business has expanded past providing just hair care products and sits at the forefront of the radical shift in the beauty industry. Their products “promise to source ingredients with integrity, mix with a pinch of love, and to always consider your total health and wellness.”
Copper and Brass Paper Goods: “Copper and Brass Paper Goods specializes in creating Afrocentric wrapping paper and gift-giving accessories. Copper and Brass Paper Goods provides products that feature black people in the most beautiful way possible.”
Pur Home: Pur home is “dedicated to creating natural and safe household cleaning products that can be used by anyone, giving special consideration to selecting ingredients that are plant-based, biodegradable, sulfate-free, and non-toxic.” This sustainable business goes beyond just its products, but hopes to make a global impact through bringing awareness to access to clean water, fair trade, and ethical treatment of workers both in the US and abroad.
List of Black-Owned Products Sold at Target
Petitions to Sign
As described in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, we have the right to petition and correct any wrongs that exist within our society. It is important now more than ever to make our voices heard to gain equality for the Black community. The following petitions were chosen for their unique potential to uplift the Black community and take action against inequality.
Pass the Black History Education Bill in New York State
Ask Congress to Protect Black-Owned Businesses
Urge Retailers to Dedicate a Minimum of 15% of their Shelf Space to Black-Owned Businesses
Places to Donate
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be an extremely difficult obstacle for small business owners, and many businesses across the country have been forced to shut their doors permanently. For Black History Month, we are eager to help support small Black-owned businesses in the hopes that they can remain open for years to come. We have chosen two funds that can greatly impact the lives of small business owners to get through this challenging time.