Blistey Business Directories 10-black-owned-businesses-to-shop-this-holiday-season
By: Blistey Business Directory
Tags: Blackownedbusiness, Christmas, Small Business, Holidays, Black Women

The holiday season is here, and the world around us has shifted dramatically. From protesting social injustice worldwide to bearing the harshest brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, the black community, and our allies, globally have dealt with a lot this year. I know many of us are looking forward to the holidays. The time of year, when we can reset, rest, and reconnect with our loved ones either virtually or safely in person, and one of the ways we do that is gift-giving.

We here at Blistey are exceedingly passionate about supporting black-owned businesses worldwide, and we hope you are too.

Forty-one percent of black-owned businesses have either temporarily or permanently closed their doors because of the US’s Covid-19 pandemic. We should all be uplifting the black entrepreneurs in our lives, especially now. With that in mind, check out Blisteys’ gift buying guide below; these amazing businesses won’t disappoint. You can spoil the ones you love and make an impact by helping black businesses close the racial wealth gap.

1. Black and Bold is a coffee and tea purveyor with a slogan “Specialty coffee and tea meet community impact” their goal is to equip young people with tools to live their best lives and overcome familiar unfortunate circumstances by turning a daily ritual, enjoying a cup of coffee & tea, into a means of giving back. BLK & Bold pledge 5 percent of its profits to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce development, and eradicating youth homelessness. An awesome gift, and it is the gift that keeps on giving.​Black and Bold​​​

2. Check out the stationery from Greer, because who doesn’t love looking at adorable penguin notepads on their desk? A thoughtful gift expressed through a holiday card or notebook for the writer in your family is the perfect gift. Greer’s collection of cards are so unique that we are sure you will treasure them for a lifetime.​Greer Chicago​​​

3. Any self-care enthusiasts would love a gift from Liha. Offering an array of products, Liha Beauty offers natural and organic skincare that would make anyone feel luxurious. With these rich botanical blends of West African and English aromatherapy, establishing a lavish self-care ritual is easier than ever.​Liha Beauty​​​

4. Grab your favorite bookworm, a novel from Semicolon, and find any genre you can think of. Stop by the shop and browse through their book collection and enjoy the atmosphere and the curated art collections. If they don’t have the book you’re searching for in-store, they’ll have it online!​Semicolon​​​

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5. Your home decor obsessed friend will love everything from Jungalow, so it’ll be hard to choose just one thing. Lucky for you, they have an amazing rewards program; spoil your friends with multiple gifts, from beautiful artwork to fun throw pillows, while stacking up Jungaloca points.

Jungalow

6. Check out Kyra’s Shea Medleys for the naturalista who’s nearest and dearest to you. All of Kyra’s Shea Medleys are certified organic and cruelty-free. Your naturalista’s shiny, healthy hair will thank you.​Kyra’s Shea Medleys​​​

7. Know any budding beauty influencers? They’ll love anything for UOMA beauty. UOMA Beauty is one of the most inclusive black-owned beauty brands. Founded by Nigerian born, LA & London based former beauty executive Sharon Chuter, the UOMA Beauty range is rebellious, innovative, and created for all.​Uomo Beauty​​​

8.The Table Gathered- is a New York-based private chef/caterer & boutique with the freshest quality in-season ingredients, combined with a flair for bold flavors and unique takes on classic comfort favorites. As we stay home more and the holidays approach, cooking will be at the forefront. This season’s must-have is a line of Artisan Spice Blends, Infused Butters & Signature Sauces curated for the home cook. The Table Gathered.​The Table Gathered​​​

9. Looking for something special for the fashionista in your life? Shop Swaby for wearable art. Shernett Swaby uses an architectural aesthetic to portray an edgy-chic look that will definitely bring out the Swaby rebel in you. Shop Swaby and support the movement of responsibly made clothing. Swaby

10. The Blistey Lifestyle Store on Etsy is a store from the Blistey business directory of BIPOC businesses that focuses on bringing to light our ancestors, both well known and some that are not so well known. Using clothing and using social and cultural mores to celebrate our heroes and heroines in a pretty flyway. Ten percent of all proceeds will help women of color train for virtual work and help fund programs for the formerly incarcerated.​Blistey Lifestyle Shop​​​

Looking for a resource that will connect you with black-owned businesses with ease? Check out Blistey.com. Blistey was founded to be a resource for us by us. This company aims to connect people of color in business, spotlighting Black-owned businesses to their communities both locally and globally. Let Blistey help you buy black this holiday season and every one after. Download The Blistey App in the Apple ios store and in the Google play store.

“Blistey is a place for us and by us, and most importantly, with Blistey, you are home.” -

Franklin Forbes,

CEO

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