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Boston Seaport Black Owned theGrio.com
August 26, 2022
Check out Boston’s dynamic Seaport neighborhood to shop and experience 30 Black-owned businesses.
August 13, 2022
A Hampton University graduate is inspiring the next generation of HBCU pride through her new line of HBCyoU Dolls, now…
National Lipstick Day theGrio.com
July 29, 2022
From the worthiest splurge to the perfect nude, these Black-founded lipstick lines will level up your #LipGame.
June 17, 2022
"There are places where people find their identities and find their friends," said a patron, "and Eso Won was one…
Weddings theGrio.com
May 21, 2022
If you’re craving a Southern wedding, North Carolina's Asheville Luxury Wedding Co. is an optimal choice for your special day.
May 10, 2022
Disney Springs, the popular shopping center in Walt Disney World has officially opened a Local Green their first Black-owned eatery.
May 7, 2022
Black businesses are now having a hard time hiring staff and coping with supply chain delays all while interest rates…
Taraji P. Henson Winnie Harlow theGrio.com
April 5, 2022
Henson is the latest celebrity to launch a skincare line, which will be an expansion of her TPH by Taraji…
April 5, 2022
The former NBA legend, in a multiyear partnership with Viola Brands, releases an exclusive cannabis strain called IVERSON ’01.
Aurora James Fifteen Percent Pledge theGrio.com
April 4, 2022
Founded by Aurora James, the Fifteen Percent Pledge has channeled $10 billion to Black businesses since 2020.
March 7, 2022
The organization endorsing Jackson represents a network of 145 Black Chambers of Commerce and businesses in cities across the nation.
A credit card on a keyboard
February 16, 2022
Lawmakers and financial experts across the country have been eyeing opportunities to support Black banks and make them more accessible.
Madam CJ Walker thegrio.com
February 8, 2022
Madam C.J. Walker's descendants are continuing her ancestor's legacy with the launch of a new beauty and haircare line.
Akwaaba DC
February 6, 2022
This amenity-rich suite of properties is also rich in Black legacy are the perfect places to recharge this Black History…
February 6, 2022
The Texas-based company expects to have 25,000 people attend its Black History Month market events this year.
November 27, 2021
Minority Business Development Agency acting director Miguel Estién placed an emphasis on supporting the wide array of minority entrepreneurs.
November 26, 2021
Afi’shabaka and Wolley Ross are helping raise the health consciousness of the community with Baba’s Vegan Cafe in South Central,…
November 26, 2021
1010 Wine and Events recently opened in Inglewood and is owned by two sisters who understand the need to destress…
Prosthetic breasts
October 28, 2021
These Black-owned businesses offer wigs and intimate clothing in a largely Eurocentric market for Black women fighting breast cancer.
October 13, 2021
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Issa Rae opened up about her work with American Express' ByBlack program.