Black-Owned Businesses You Can Shop Online
Black creativity undergirds so much of what makes America excellent. Making a point to patronize Black-owned businesses is also a simple act to level the uneven playing field that exists nationwide. Even if you don’t have plans to hit the trail right away, you can still support the following Black-owned businesses featured in Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail by buying online.
Home Goods
Woodcuts Gallery & Framing
Woodcuts Gallery & Framing in Nashville specializes in African American art prints as well as original pieces.
Clothing and Accessories
Mo’s Bows
Memphis’ Mo’s Bows offers a range of bespoke neckties, bowties, face masks, and pocket squares so you can look your spiffiest.
Pressed
Atlanta’s Pressed, owned by hip-hop artist Rasheeda, offers fly fashion: clothing as well as sneakers and accessories.
Equal Justice Initiative
Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery is the place to get your T-shirt emblazoned with a quote from EJI founder Bryan Stevenson: “The opposite of poverty is not wealth. The opposite of poverty is justice.”
College Crib
College Crib in Nashville sells all the gear you need to properly represent your Greek-letter organization.
Nubian Hueman
Nubian Hueman, based in Washington DC, accepts online orders for its diverse array of products, from Stoop & Stank T-shirts to accessories and beauty products.
Takara
This Chicago spot features handcrafted jewelry that makes a bold statement. Designer Takara Beathea-Gudell offers pins cut in Black woman silhouettes, CROWN Act bookmarks, and a range of museum-quality earrings, cuffs, and necklaces. (While Beathea-Gudell’s Chicago store is not along the Civil Rights Trail, her wares are well worth a look!)
Mouthwatering Eats
Lillie’s of Charleston
This woman-owned company offers barbecue and hot sauces, spice mixes, and gift boxes.
Phillip Ashley Chocolates
Memphis-based Phillip Ashley Chocolates is your go-to for high-end fair-trade chocolate creations.
Nick Wallace
An award-winning Mississippi-born chef, Nick Wallace sells T-shirts and his own spice blend through his website.
Bookstores
Mahogany Books
Mahogany Books in Washington DC is a go-to vendor for books on anti-racism. The folks here believe that a book is only the beginning.
For an extensive list of Black-owned bookstores on and off the Civil Rights Trail, check out this round-up from Literary Hub.
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