50 Black Indigenous and POC-Owned Small Businesses That You Need to Check Out
If you are looking to shop Black Indigenous and POC-owned businesses, you have come to the right place.
Due to business closures from the pandemic, small businesses have suffered tremendously. I have gathered a list of Black Indigenous and POC-owned businesses that you should check out.
I know it is so easy to go to a multi-billion dollar company like Amazon and get something delivered within two days.
But we’re better than that. I encourage all of you to also spend your money towards BIPOC-owned businesses.
What is BIPOC?
BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Why Support Black Indigenous and POC-Owned Small Businesses?
Black Indigenous and POC communities are heavily affected and marginalized daily.
BIPOCs face racism and oppression in all aspects of their lives especially in the business world.
In addition, Black people in general have also been disproportionally affected by the pandemic and have the highest Covid-19 mortality rates.
This is due to poverty, lack of access to healthcare, and other socioeconomic and health barriers.
As of the end of 2020, 20% off small businesses have officially closed down.
By spending your money on Black Indigenous and POC-Owned small businesses, the goal is to move the spending power away from big businesses and corporations into the communities that often marginalized and overlooked.
When you support a BIPOC-owned small business, you are:
- investing in a person and that person’s family and livelihood
- investing in the entrepreneurship and the survival of the BIPOC community
- helping to create jobs for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
- helping to close the racial wage gap
How To Support Black Indigenous and POC-Owned Small Businesses?
You’re probably asking yourself, how can I support support Black Indigenous and POC-owned small businesses?
Easy. Instead of buying from large corporations like Walmart:
- Buy from your friends, family, and relatives. There are so many. You probably have friends making their own soap products, selling their art, and baking homemade cookies. Support them and do not ask for a discount. Pay in full plus tax.
- Think of things that you already use, and ask yourself which ones can be bought from a BIPOC-owned small business. Are you a tea or coffee drinker? Instead of buying from Starbucks, buy coffee beans from a black-owned seller. Instead of using big name products for your hair, explore BIPOC brands that might be available.
- Look up popup markets in your area. That is where small businesses have the opportunity to sell and market their products
- Research BIPOC specific events and popups. Where I live, we have a Black Farmers Market bimonthly. If you happen to live in North Carolina, here are things to do in Raleigh.
- Buy from BIPOC small businesses online
- Ask your friends, family, and people on your social media for specific companies
- We have so many resources right on fingertips–google, instagram, etc.
- You can also use Amazon to look up shops, but instead of buying through Amazon, buy directly from the shop’s website
- Make it fun! This is an opportunity to learn about new products
How To Support Black Indigenous and POC-Owned Small Businesses For Free?
If for some reason you can’t afford to buy from Black Indigenous and POC-Owned Small Businesses -owned small businesses, you can:
- Talk about them to your friends and family. Sharing is caring
- Share BIPOC-owned small businesses on social media
- Reach out to these businesses and ask how you can help
- Subscribe to their email list and content
List Of Black Indigenous and POC-Owned Small Businesses That You Need To Check Out
Black Indigenous and POC-Owned Small Businesses: Jewelry And Accessories
1. Crafts By Ceci
Handmade jewelry; based in New Mexico.
2. Heartmade Ear Hugs
3. Isla Bags
4. Jessica Necor Studio
5. Lo And Sons
6. Sin Miedo By Melissa Betancur
Homemade clay earrings, based in Virginia.
7. Nina Gabbie Designs
8. Oanixa
Handmade earrings; based in New Mexico.
9. Potty Mouth Jewelry
BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses: Clothing
10. Brother Vellies
11. Dear Octobur
Minimalist children’s clothing; based in North Carolina
12. Isla And Kai
13. Lucy Lue Organics
14. Sobrino Boutique
15. State of Myne
16. Toshiki Girl
BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses: Food and Beverage
17. Adjourn Teahouse
18. Black Girl Magic Wines
19. Brooklyn Tea
20. Davila Kafe
21. Ivy's Tea Co.
22. Noonas Ice Cream
23. Omsom
24. Ubelicious
Black, Indigenous, and POC-Owned Small Businesses: Skincare
25. Base Butter
26. Golde
27. Kaike
28. Nyakio Beauty
29. The Honey Pot
BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses: Arts And Crafts
30. Autumn Moons Studio
31. Billy Hawkins
32. Cat Ceramics
Handmade ceramics; based in California
33. Ebony Design Edit
34. Moodle Book
35. Jinjoojpeg
36. Noonbit Studio
37. Paper Panduh
38. Soft and Noisy
BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses: Services
39. All Things Toni
40. Chrystle Music
41. Creators And Company
Black, Indigenous, and POC-Owned Small Businesses: Bookstores
42. Cafe Con Libros
43. Hyphen Reads
44. Palabras Bilingual Bookstore
45. Semicolon Bookstore
46. Red Planet Books and Comics
47. The Lit Bar
Black Indigenous and POC-Owned Small Businesses: Home Decor
48. Clare Paint
49. Host And Home Shop
50. Maaari
Did this Black Indigenous and POC-Owned Small Businesses guide help? I plan on making more in the future, so keep on the lookout for another one.
I hope this helps in being more intentional about where we spend our money.
