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November 18, 2025
Black-owned bank OneUnited has launched WiseOne, a new AI money coach designed to help users manage their finances
Uncle Nearest, Black-owned brands, theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
Challenges remain, but after a rocky summer, Uncle Nearest’s core business is seen as strong enough to weather the storm.
Cannabis industry, Black-owned cannabis brands, Black-owned cannabis dispensaries, Black woman-owned dispensaries, theGrio.com
April 19, 2024
The cannabis industry is growing, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult for Black women entrepreneurs to keep up.
Black Santa, The Black Santa Houston, Black Santa Claus performer, professional Black Santa, Black Christmas characters, Black Christmas family pajamas, 25 Days of Holiday, Magan Butler-Coleman, Kelvin Douglas, theGrio.com
December 13, 2023
The Black Santa Houston discusses why representation matters, especially during the holiday season.
Keke Palmer Black friday, Google Black-owned Friday, how to show Black-owned businesses, How do I find Black-owned businesses?, What is the meaning of Black-Owned Friday?, How do I find Black-owned businesses in the US?, What is the most common black-owned business?, Black Owned Friday, Black friday Black-owned theGrio.com
November 21, 2023
As we count down to Black Friday, Keke “Keep a Bag” Palmer is encouraging you to get into your Black-owned…
Laurie Underwood, Laury Bridal, Project Runway, Black bridal designer, Black wedding dress designer, Black bride, Black bridal style, Black bridal fashion, Black-owned business, Black-owned wedding vendor, Black fashion, Black style, theGrio.com
June 23, 2023
Chicago-based bridal designer Laurie Underwood of Laury Bride opens up to theGrio about life as a Black designer in the…
Kristin Kitchen, owner of the Dunns Josephine Hotel in Miami. © Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/TNS
June 12, 2023
TheGrio’s Eboni K. Williams talks to Kristin Kitchen, Black owner of Dunns Josephine Hotel in Miami about the NAACP travel…
Taste of Chocolate, Big Man Bakes, Black-owned restaurants, cupcakes, Black bakers, Black-owned bakeries, Black-owned bakeries in California, theGrio.com
May 17, 2023
"A Taste of Chocolate" continues its tour of Black-owned Los Angeles eateries with cupcake master Chip Brown and Big Man…
May 1, 2023
A Mississippi hotel that gave Black travelers safe lodging during segregation and once welcomed such notables as the Rev. Martin…
Carol's Daughter, Lisa Price, Marsai Martin, Carol's Daughter 30 Years, Black-owned Beauty, theGrio.com
February 12, 2023
Carol’s Daughter celebrates 30 years, new ambassador Marsai Martin, and the launch of its latest product line with a "Pajama…
Valentines, Valentine’s Day 2023, Valentine's Day gifts, Valentine's day gift guide, Valentine's Day date ideas, Galentine's Day, Black-owned businesses theGrio.com
February 8, 2023
Love is in the air! Whether you’re lovers, friends, or it’s “complicated,” here are some gift ideas to show them…
Big Feedia, New Orleans, Hotel Freedia, Mardi Gras 2024 theGrio.co
February 4, 2023
The New Orleans icon and Queen of Bounce could become one of the city’s first Black hoteliers with this new…
Black owned business label theGrio.com
December 7, 2022
In 2020, the "Black-owned" label became a beacon for those seeking to support Black businesses — but it has also…
November 26, 2022
Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman talks growing support for Black businesses this Small Business Saturday.
Black-owned spas theGrio.com
November 19, 2022
Black-owned spas are popping up all over the country—and with a hectic holiday season upon us, here are a few…
Oprah’s Favorite Things 2022 List Gift guide theGrio.com
November 2, 2022
In her highly anticipated annual gift guide, Oprah includes several Black-owned brands among her favorite things for 2022.
Black-owned candle brands Alicia Keys KEYS Soulcare Jackie Aina FORVR Mood theGrio.com
November 1, 2022
This National Scented Candle Day, don't just shop around for any new scent. Use your nose to shop Black-owned.
Black Women-Owned Beauty Supply Women's Small Business Month
October 31, 2022
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, so why not shop brands and beauty supply stores founded by Black women?
September 8, 2022
"The goal at ZaRah is to build a neighborhood oasis in health and wellness," said Minnesota activist Kenya McKnight-Ahad.
Black beauty site:theGrio.com
August 31, 2022
Want to make a beautiful impact on the success of Black-owned businesses? Start with Black-owned beauty products.