Celebrate Black Excellence: Discover 25 Exceptional Black-Owned Businesses for Gift Giving

Celebrate Black Excellence: Discover 25 Exceptional Black-Owned Businesses for Gift Giving

Enhance your holiday shopping with a touch of Black excellence! In collaboration with the U.S. Black Chambers of Commerce, we present a curated list of 25 outstanding Black-owned businesses offering diverse and unique products and services. From soulful candles and luxury beauty items to delectable treats and fashionable apparel, showcasing the creativity and innovation of the Black business community.

Featured Black-Owned Businesses

1. Ruby Jean's Juicery

Ruby Jean's Juicery was created with longevity in mind.  We encourage our customers to live a healthier lifestyle without setting the expectation of perfection.  Health is a forever journey!

 

 

2. The Old Town Soap Company

Enjoy the benefits of using a variety of soaps every day of the week vice becoming bored with the same soap day in and day out.

 

 

3. Drip Queen Coffee

Drip Queen Coffee is a proud member of 1% for the Planet. We take responsibility for the health of our planet by donating 1% of annual sales to environmental partners addressing today's most pressing environmental challenges.

 

 

4. Planta’izin

 Plantaizin’ is a plant-based snack brand that seeks treat do our bodies well and do good in the world

 

 

 5. Flowers By Alexes

Flowers By Alexes Llc is the go-to florist in Washington, DC, serving the area with fresh flower arrangements and additional gifts of all kinds! Since we opened, we've been the premier florist offering the freshest flowers and most beautiful arrangements for every occasion to the great residents of Washington and beyond!-

 

 

6. SAC Fruits

SACFruits, (Sweet As Candy) was a name that was coined by the founder’s son out of a need to be able to interpret sweetness in different versions. Sweet is British, while Candy is US and both mean natures candy for our products.

 

 

7. Joy Craft Cocoa

Introducing Joy Craft Mocha, where the comforting embrace of cocoa meets the invigorating kick of coffee in a harmonious blend crafted for moments of pure delight.

 

 

8. TipsyLady Cocktails

Our ready-to-drink (RTD) Caribbean-inspired cocktails celebrate heritage, culture, and spice. Made to match the original taste of signature Caribbean drinks, with premium spirits and original flavors, the results ensure a distinguished, smooth, fruitful, and sophisticated zest. With 12% ABV, they are perfect for a day at the pool, boating, golfing, brunch, special events, or staycation.


 

9. My Optical Exp

Founded in 2018 as a mobile optical service and now thriving as a boutique optical shop in West Palm Beach, The Optical Experience was built with one goal: to provide personalized, VIP-style eye care that makes every client feel seen, valued, and confident.

 

10. Bodkin Wines

Founded in 2011 by journeyman cellar hand and self-taught Winemaker Chris Christensen, Bodkin Wines disrupted the sparkling wine scene with America’s First Sparkling Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc in 2012. With one foot rooted in wine science and the other in craftsman- ship, Christensen’s minimalist philosophy guides his signature style of high acid, low alcohol wines.

 

11. Agave Jera

Francesca 1993 is an agave cocktail company rooted in family heritage, love for the land, and a dedication to quality. Join us on a journey of celebration and reflection with every sip.

 

12. Bright Black Candles

An ode to street poetry, beats, and never ending flow, this alluring blend of shea butter, evergreen, and oud captures the spirit of Hip hop--smooth and always fresh.

 

 

13. Brooks and Bridges

At Brooks and Bridges, we're passionate about creating spaces that wow with standout pieces. Based in Maryland, our brand is all about infusing homes with elegance and charm.

 

 

14. Skin Beauty Bar DC

Located on Capitol Hill our boutique beauty bar offers facials,waxing, sugaring, airbrush tanning,eyebrow/lash tint, eyelash lift, & body contouring. Our highly trained therapists embrace each guest they service.

 

 

15. Terminal B Store 

A lifelong passion for fragrance serves as the foundation of TERMINAL B. They spent years learning the science of scent, building blocks of fragrance, and experimenting with unique blends that will transport you to beautiful places around the world.

 

 

16. Camille Rose 

A soft hair twist product as a styling butter to smoothen and elongate strands. 

 

 

17. Dungeon Forward 

Words To Live By Collection: Part of Dungeon Forward’s inspirational capsule, celebrating the journey of growth and self-belief

 

 

18. Lamik Beauty

Today’s women of color seek out clean, natural beauty products. We launched LAMIK to give you what you want — and what you deserve: makeup made with safe, natural and organic ingredients.

 

19. Eastside Golf

Step into luxury and warmth with our Merino will blend sweater, thoughtfully designed for the modern gentleman. Our sweater boasts impeccable craftsmanship, ensuring not only superior comfort but also a timeless style statement. Experience the seamless blend of fashion and functionality as you sail through every season in the epitome of refined comfort.

 

 

20. The Lip Bar 

TLB is maximum impact, minimal effort beauty must-haves designed for your complexion. 

 

 

21. The Honey Pot 

Feminine care for those who need it most

 

 

22. McBride Sisters 

Founded by real-life sisters Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John, McBride Sisters Wine Company is the largest Black-owned and largest all women-founded wine company in the United States.

 

 

23. Alaffia

Alaffia is a Black-owned social enterprise that sells personal care products and supports communities in West Africa.

 

 

24. Black Paper Party

At Black Paper Party, we believe in the power of celebration and representation. We're a group of passionate women on a mission to spread joy, create memories, and foster inclusivity through our cheerfully seasonal products.

 

 

 

25. Gabby Bows 

Gabby Invents the Perfect Hair Bow" Children's Book was created to inspire young children every where to dream BIG! Discover the amazing story of kid CEO and inventor of GaBBY Bows, Gabby Goodwin. This colorful and fun hardcover book shares how the idea started when Gabby was just five years old.

 

 

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