
Explore and support our local black-owned businesses.
2024 Participating Businesses by Category
Food & Drink
Joann's Soul Food
Soul Food
John 1414 Italian Ice and Treats
Italian IceLucy Sweets & Treat
Homemade Baked GoodsMade With Love Cheesecakes
Let’s talk Cheesecake!MOE BETTA ITALIAN
New York style Italian Ice, with many flavors to quench your thirst!S. D. C Creations
Custom sweet treats and balloon decor
Home & Professional Services
Built for Success - BFS Financial Services
We help families become properly protected debt free and financially independentDoMa Transit
Dependable, personalized transport solutions.Growth Mindsets
Youth and parenting mentoringJones Heating & Air
HVAC Contractor.YB Cares Realty
Woman and Black owned real estate brokerage.
Government & Non-Profit
Albemarle County Economic Development Office
Love living here. Love doing business here.Community Investment Collaborative
A local non-profit committed to empowering small business for big change through education, mentoring, financing and networkingUnited Way of Greater Charlottesville
United Way of Greater Charlottesville envisions a strong, equitable community where every person can thrive.
Media & Arts
WTJU 91.1 FM
Community radio from the University of VirginiaVinegar Hill Magazine
Supporting a more inclusive social narrative, promoting entrepreneurship, and being a beacon for art, culture, and politics in Central VirginiaVirginia 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 festivalVirginia 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 humankindHouse 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
BlaquePressha
Urban BoutiqueBlezzings
Blinks Out Glasses and AccessoriesFair by Victoria
BoutiqueGlamHer Boutiques
Fashion AccessoriesLynn's Boutique
Boutique Handbags, Clothes, Jewelry and More.
Health Products, Cosmetics, and Beauty
Kae Natural Oil
Natural Skincare ProductsMK Hydrates
Handcrafted soaps & bath productsTK Essentials Beauty Collection
Hair Care Essentials