Dare to Care

Shop Local during National Black Business Month

Submitted by the Dismantling Racism Committee

A lack of opportunity to grow wealth is especially pronounced among Black communities in the United States and Canada. 

(Interestingly, Black women are driving the growth in Black entrepreneurial businesses in the U.S., according to the Department of Small and Local Business Development.) 

Support Black-owned businesses by using the links below—or google the terms—to find Black-owned businesses in your area.

In Baltimore:
Baltimore Black-Owned  Business Directory 2025

In Chicago:
https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/explore/explore-black-owned-chicago-businesses/
https://www.timeout.com/chicago/things-to-do/black-owned-businesses-shaping-chicago-now

In Bridgeport:
https://www.buyblack.org/united-states/connecticut/bridgeport

In Ontario:
https://torontoglobal.ca/diversity-equity-inclusion/black-entrepreneurs-toronto/
https://www.afrobiz.ca/Black-Owned-Kitchener-ON
https://www.afrobiz.ca/Black-Owned_Hamilton-ON
https://gta.afrobiz.ca/Black-Owned-Burlington-ON

How to Further Support Black-Owned Businesses

• Buy from Black-owned businesses: Your purchase helps strengthen the economic foundation of the local business community, fostering growth and sustainability.
• Engage in community events: Attend and support local events and markets that feature Black-owned businesses to show your solidarity and help build a stronger community.

Share on social media: Give a shoutout to your favorite Black-owned businesses using the hashtag #BuyBlack.