Black-owned Businesses To Support Right Now
Hey y’all,
Did you know August is Black Business Month? Started in 2004 by historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr., Black Business Month is a time to shine a light on Black-owned businesses and all they represent in the effort to strive toward diversity and equality. Shop and support these local Black-owned businesses today and all year long!
Boon Boona Coffee
"Boon" and "Boona" are both words that mean "coffee" in different languages of East Africa. They have formed long-lasting, sustainable relationships with coffee producers, exporters, and importers in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and many more African nations, focusing on supporting woman-owned growers. Not only are they able to source some of the best coffee from Africa, but they're also able to share a larger share of their profits directly with growers while helping develop the African coffee industry. Visit their Seattle, Renton, or University Bookstore location!
booSH
booSH (pronounced ‘bush’) is a family-run business in the heart of Seattle’s Central District. It opened its doors on Juneteenth 2021 with a mission to enrich lives through plant gifting and ownership. They have a diverse selection of pots and plants, offer free potting services, and of course, can help you find the perfect plant for any environment or to gift. Visit their plant nursery in the Central District!
Noir Lux Candle Bar
Noir Lux Candle Co. was started during the pandemic and has now evolved into a brick-and-mortar studio and apothecary in Downtown Seattle. They believe in self-care, good vibes, and nostalgia. Every candle is handcrafted with 100% all-natural soy wax, wooden wicks, and 100% high-quality phthalate-free fragrance oils ensuring a clean and aromatic burn. Want to make your own candle or host an event? Stop by their candle bar, where you can choose your own vessel and fragrance for a truly unique experience. They also have an apothecary that carries items made by other black-owned businesses. Visit their candle bar and apothecary in Seattle’s Belltown!
Brown Angel Skin and Hair
Brown Angel Skin and Hair founder Angela Brown combines her two passions—film and skincare—in a line of organic products featuring Black starlets on the packaging. The brand celebrates vintage Black cinema and encourages self-care with plant-based personal care products. Her products are free of alcohol, silicone, sulfate, gluten, and paraben and are cruelty-free and vegan! It aims to promote healing, belonging and expand the representation of Black womxn in the clean beauty space. Brown Angel Skin and Hair can be found at Pike Place Market’s Ventures Marketplace or purchased online.
Cheers,
Indigo Movement Team
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