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. 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.
