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Black Woman-Owned Creative Businesses I Love + Why You Should Support Them

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I dedicate this article to all my fellow Black makers, creators, and artists—you are loved and appreciated. Below, you’ll find a list of Black women-owned creative businesses (along with a few other non-creative companies I love). This article was initially written during the pandemic in 2020 and updated in 2025.

Black entrepreneurs face unique challenges when starting and growing their businesses. We are less likely to receive bank loan approvals, and when we do, it’s often at higher interest rates. It can be challenging to break into exclusive networks that may not be welcoming to us, leading to a lack of exposure. Additionally, discriminatory practices make large companies less likely to carry our products and services. During 2020, we witnessed influencers and major corporations commit to being more inclusive and adding Black-owned products to their lineups. Time has shown that not all of these commitments were honored, making it even more important to be intentional about where we shop.

Why is it essential to support Black businesses? Two words: generational wealth. Building generational wealth is simple—you acquire assets or save money you don’t intend to use in retirement, then pass those assets down to your children. By creating and sustaining successful businesses, we can provide future generations with greater opportunities to succeed.

Rodney Sampson, co-founder of Opportunity Hub (OHUB)—the largest Black-owned multi-campus entrepreneurship and technology hub in the U.S.—explains that the racial wealth gap “starts with our nation’s history of institutionalized racism, discrimination, bias, and restriction from information and opportunity.” He adds, “Although these constructs remain today, Black Americans—through exposure, knowledge, and access to work, entrepreneurship, and investment opportunities in the innovation economy—have the greatest opportunity to create new multi-generational wealth without relying on pre-existing wealth.” Source Forbes

I also believe it’s crucial for Black businesses to thrive because, in doing so, we can support community projects and establish ourselves as influencers. That influence enables us to advocate for what’s right and educate others on social responsibility.

With that said, let’s put our money where it matters! Below are some businesses I love—some were recommended by my community, while others I recently discovered. I’ve included their websites instead of their social media accounts because I want people to buy, not just follow. Supporting Black businesses means making purchases, not just clicking “follow.”

Please feel free to add more businesses in the comments!

Artists

Bags + Shoes

Beauty + Health

Books + Mags

Business + Leadership Coaches

Candle Lovers

Calligraphy + Handlettering

Ceramics + Glass

Clothes

Crafters + Makers

Crocheters + Knitters

Event Planning

Finance

Graphic Design

Handmade Goods

Home Goods

Illustrators

Jewelry

Kid Stuff

Photography

Podcasts

Services

Stationery + Gift Stores

Textile Artists, Printmakers, + Surface Designers

Wine

YouTubers

I hope you enjoyed this list. If you’d like to support me, please purchase from my shop or take one of my classes! Don’t forget to sign up for my email list.

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3 comments
  • Bridget Jackson
    September 26, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    Hi, I just listened to your interview on Crafty Hangout. Wonderful interview and I love your list! My best friend is a nail art enthusiast and she suggested adding Dimension Nails. Her polishes are high quality and come in several different formulas (cremes, glitter, holographic, etc.) They are all 10 free, so free from the 10 most harmful chemicals for people and the environment. It’s also a cruelty free and vegan company. Her company also has great customer service.

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