19 Online Businesses to Help You Shop Black Owned on Black Friday [PART I]

November 25, 2014By BobbyPenBeauty, Community

I was planning to share this post before last night’s non-indictment Grand Jury decision in Ferguson, but today it’s even more imperative that Black Americans unite to circulate our $1.1 Trillion spent annually (by 2015).

How crazy is it to think that we are only the second largest racial minority in the country (or 13 percent of the population,) yet our “consumers growth outpaces the rest of the population by 30 percent,” according to Black Enterprise.

While I recognize that your latest Jordan release and popular video gaming console will be missing, it is important that we support our own. We should be buying our loved ones thoughtful gifts that encourage and promote cultural pride and integrity, especially for our little ones. The love that goes into things handmade should not be overlooked simply because it’s not backed by a major brand we readily recognize. Give the little guy a chance and appreciate seeing yourself represented for a change.

With a little digging– because this information really isn’t that hard to find, I came across this list from Huffington Post’s Black Voices of 36 Black-Owned Etsy Stores for Black Friday. From custom prints to well-constructed leather goods to home made beauty products, the first half of the list has it all.

Yes Lioness – Original Paintings & Illustrations, T-shirts, Journals, Keepsake boxes, Cards

PEACE IMAGES – Jewelry. Culture. Art. Growth.

Urban Heirlooms – Leather Bags & Accessories Featuring Antique Keys

Beija-Flor Naturals – Organic skin care and natural hair products Pictured is the “Moisturizing Leave In Hair Conditioner-Creme Brulee for Kinks, Curls and Coils-Moisturizer for Textured Hair”

Calabash Creations – an eclectic mix of handmade cards, art, and gift items

Amani at Home – unique pillows are inspired by African cultures mixing traditional with modernism.

thepairabirds – Amazing prints by artist Tabitha Bianca Brown.

Brown Butter Beauty – Natural Hair & Body Products

nlVibez: Specializing in One of a kind Crochet Garments, Accessories and other Africa Inspired pieces!!

2 Chic Designs – Handbags, clutches, wristlets, accessories

Flowers From Fatima – Flower Hair Clips and Accessories for All Occasions

Skinfolk – Mother Nature’s Raw and Exotic Fruit Body Butters

Junkprints – Clothing, Accessories, Art and General Dopeness

My Junky Trunk – Original Canvas Paintings, Prints, T-Shirts, & More!

Primrose Press – Eco-friendly letterpress stationery that connects sender and recipient in more meaningful and personal way than everyday electronic correspondence.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Yeslioness
https://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanheirlooms
https://www.etsy.com/shop/thepairabirds
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Skinfolk
https://www.etsy.com/shop/shadrieka
https://www.etsy.com/shop/primrosepress
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeaceImages
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ovonion
https://www.etsy.com/shop/sankofaschild
https://www.etsy.com/shop/InIVibez
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyJunkyTrunk
https://www.etsy.com/shop/marcuskwame
https://www.etsy.com/shop/junkprints
https://www.etsy.com/shop/flowersfromfatima
https://www.etsy.com/shop/calabashcreations
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrownButterBeauty
https://www.etsy.com/shop/beijaflores
https://www.etsy.com/shop/amaniathome
https://www.etsy.com/shop/2chicdesigns

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