Critical moments in history have threatened the existence of Black owned businesses. The destruction of Black Wall Streets around the country was devastating, in the early 20th century. The construction of the interstates in the 1950s and 1960s nearly wiped out all the Black businesses that still remained: the construction of I-40 erased 80 percent of Black owned businesses in Nashville, alone. COVID-19 a lethal threat which, when fully detonated, could very well wipe out a generation of Black entrepreneurs. We Buy Black, in cooperation with SheaMoisture, have teamed up to create the Black Business Relief Fund: $100,000 for Black owned businesses. After reviewing 3588 applications carefully, here are the 20 awardees:
Bed & Breakfast Inn, Multiple Locations
Fine Stationary & Gifting, Harlem, NY
Beauty Supply, Atlanta, Ga
Grilled Cheese Shop, Austin, Tx
African American Children’s Bookstore, University City, Mo
Advocacy Organization for Black Farmers, Nationwide
Kids’ Store, Chicago, Il
Wedding Dress Rentals, Chamblee, Ga
Independent Black Bookstore, Washington, DC
Collaborative Working Space, Oakland, Ca
Gymnastics Training Studio, Gardena, Ca
Kids Natural Deodorant
Agricultural Technology, New York, Ny
Airport Retail & Dining, California
Cinema & Cafe, Brooklyn, Ny
Restaurant Franchise, Decatur, Ga
Pet Care Facility, New York, Ny
Bakery, Nashville, Tn/New Orleans, La
Restaurant, Atlanta, Ga
Women’s Boxing Gym, New York, Ny
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