2 of my favorites are Uncle Bobbie's and Lit Bar. Also if you're in to audiobooks use Libro.fm to support them as well instead of using something like audible.
I know blk and green is Black owned, but I'm not 100% sure if all their artisans they put on their site are as well, but a quick google search could probably lead you to the owners if one is interested if a specific product.
Mine are all jamaican companies - they ship internationally but not sure what the costs are like.. Here are 2 great black female owned small businesses who do skincare stuff -
Blackout Day sprang up after Calvin Martyr, an activist from Texas, posted a YouTube video on May 8, 2020. In the (at times) very moving video, Martyr urged Black people to flex their economic muscle and not spend a single dollar for just one day at any business that wasn’t Black-owned. You can check out Martyr’s video at the bottom of this article.
Tea: www.shopmycupoftea.com Their Earl Grey is soso but their "I Do" is devine. Chocolate Mint, 901 Almond and Blueberry have received positive reviews from family members.
We are doing all our takeout today from Black-owned restaurants. We haven't decided on dinner yet. But one member of my household and I are most looking forward to Rollie's Frozen Custard. It is sooooo good. I haven't had a chance to think about other shopping today so i appreciate this thread. A certain member of my household wants to spend a targeted amount today online and this will help them.
Tea: www.shopmycupoftea.com/ Their Earl Grey is soso but their "I Do" is devine. Chocolate Mint, 901 Almond and Blueberry have received positive reviews from family members.
I tried to go to the tea shop link and got an error message. Is that the right link?
Tea: www.shopmycupoftea.com/ Their Earl Grey is soso but their "I Do" is devine. Chocolate Mint, 901 Almond and Blueberry have received positive reviews from family members.
I tried to go to the tea shop link and got an error message. Is that the right link?
Thanks for pointing this out. I edited it. Somehow a / slipped in there.
Speaking of black owned bookstores, if you intend to order an extremely popular title, make sure to be patient if the store doesn't immediately have the title in stock. This might be the perfect time to introduce yourself to some black authors with whom you aren't already familiar.
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Here's a quote that stuck out to me:
Frugal Bookstore in Boston recently issued a statement thanking customers for their “socially conscious support” and asking them to be patient as they work to fulfill the more than 20,000 orders they’ve received since May 30, 75 percent of which are for the same titles. The bookstore stated they’ve been dealing with some “disheartening” responses from customers who are requesting refunds and complaining about how long their orders are taking to fulfill.
I know blk and green is Black owned, but I'm not 100% sure if all their artisans they put on their site are as well, but a quick google search could probably lead you to the owners if one is interested if a specific product.
Oh wow I had no idea thank you for letting me know.
Ok. Sounds good. Maybe also consider moving to buying/shopping mostly from Black and brown owned businesses as much as you can. One day is good. Most of the days is better. Just saying.