For Black History Month and beyond, there are a number of ways to support the Black community. Diverting your purchasing power to more Black-owned businesses is an important and effective one, helping to strengthen Black economies and address the racial wealth gap.
Practicing anti-racist shopping habits is not optional but necessary for addressing white supremacy in systems like the fashion industry. For this reason, we've compiled a comprehensive list to get you started this season. After this, continuing to research and utilizing tools such as Shoppe Black are great next steps to make shopping Black more than a one-off commitment.
Tia Adeola Ruffle Mask
BLK & Bold Coffee
Hair Love
Powerhandz Weighted Baseball and Softball Gloves
Bask & Bloom Hair Masque
Coco and Breezy Sunglasses
Frugal Bookstore
Made Gold Denim
Mented Eyeshadow
House of Marley Bluetooth Speakers
Zafa Wines
Live By Being Bath Soak
Manual Camera
Silked Pillow Sleeve
Brooklyn Tea
House of Aama
Fear of God
Hopps Deck
PiperWai Hand Gel
Savage X Fenty Pajama's
Daily Paper x Zenology Fragrance
Cookie Society Holiday Dozen Gift Crate
Orange Culture
Adebayo Oke-Lawal, the founder of Nigerian-based brand Orange Culture, sees Orange Culture as a movement rather than a brand, with a focus on developing a community. Available online, Orange Culture's universal silhouettes are a flattering gift for anyone.