Explore and support our local black-owned businesses.

2024 Participating Businesses by Category

Food & Drink

  • Joann's Soul Food
    Soul Food

Home & Professional Services

Government & Non-Profit

Media & Arts

  • WTJU 91.1 FM
    Community radio from the University of Virginia

  • Vinegar Hill Magazine
    Supporting a more inclusive social narrative, promoting entrepreneurship, and being a beacon for art, culture, and politics in Central Virginia

  • Virginia Film Festival
    Taking audiences beyond the screen to explore some of the most important issues of our time, showcasing over 100 films during its five-day fall festival

  • Virginia Theatre Festival
    Produces professional theatre during its summer festival of plays and musicals.

Decor & Gifts

  • Fire & Ice Bookshop
    Lit boutique indie bookshop reflecting the richness of humankind

  • House of Soul
    Afrocentric Accessories.

  • Korine’s Kreative Design
    Original Wall Art on Canvas/ethnic designs and more.

  • Lisa’s Gifts and More
    Sun glasses, hats, purses, and assorted gifts.

  • MyKoryn Fair Trade Artisan Imports
    A platform that enables female artisan entrepreneurs from developing countries to sell their handcrafted goods.

  • Xilents By Monique
    T-shirts, Tumblers, wood signs, mugs and more. If it can be personalized, they make it!

Clothing, Accessories, and Jewelry

Health Products, Cosmetics, and Beauty