Black Business Month is here and it’s time to celebrate our local entrepreneurs.
Black Business Month is celebrated annually in August to recognize and appreciate black-owned businesses and their contributions to our economy. Approximately 10% of all American businesses are owned by blacks, according to National Today. Major industries in which black-owned businesses operate include health care, social work, repair and maintenance, beauty salons, restaurants, and more.
So how did this annual celebration begin?
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History of Black Business Month
Entrepreneur Frederick E. Jordan and President of eAccess Corp. John William Templeton founded Black Business Month in 2004. Their goal was to empower black business owners across the country, while also highlighting the unique challenges many of them face.
This annual month-long event gives consumers and owners a chance to support black-owned businesses. It also provides a platform for businesses to grow and build generational wealth.
Continue below for a list of 10 local black-owned businesses with deals and promotions happening this month.
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Florist
Blossoms Florist is a black owned flower shop that has been in business for over 30 years and specializes in weddings, funerals, corporate events and rentals. She offers summer bouquets for $59.95 (original value $90). You can also set up a free wedding consultation and receive a free bouquet.
Open by appointment only; call or go online to book. 8711 Reading Road, Reading.
Davis’ Cookie Collection
The Davis Cookie Collection is offering 10% off its assortment pack, which allows customers to customize a box of a dozen cookies. This offer is valid in-store only with promo code: Black2022.
Open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 7pm, Saturday from 1pm to 6pm 4926 Reading Road, Bond Hill.
Glam Chixx Make-up & Beauty Bar
Glam Chixx Make-up & Beauty Bar offers various make-up services and beauty products as well as detailed make-up tutorials for customers. During August, the salon is offering two full-face makeup applications for $100 if customers bring a friend.
Book an appointment online. 10948 Reading Road, Cincinnati.
Hang Ups 513
Hang Ups 513, a home installation and assembly service operating in the Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky areas, is offering 10% off installations as long as you mention Black Business Month when booking or at the time of service.
Book an appointment online.
Shea Natural Care
Natural Shea Care, a Loveland-based skin care company, is offering $5 off fragrance products on its website with promo code: SHEASUMMER. Natural Shea Care products are also available at Kroger, Jungle Jim’s International Market, Target and Amazon.
Pretty Please Makeup Studio
Shop Pretty Please Makeup Studio’s heart collection and 10% of proceeds will go to carers of people with certain medical conditions.
Open Tuesday-Saturday or by appointment. 500 E. Ross Ave., Cincinnati.
Revel Urban Winery
Revel Urban Winery is celebrating Black Business Month with an “all day rosé” special, including $2 off Revel rosé all day until the end of the month. This deal includes six and nine ounce pours, bottles and frozen pink slush.
Open Wednesday 5-10pm, Thursday 5-11pm, Friday 5-1pm, Saturday 2-1pm and Sunday 5-7pm: 00 111 E. 12th St., Cincinnati.
Shipping in style and grace
Style and Grace Consignments, a black-owned online shopping platform, is offering a sale of up to 50% off women’s clothing from August 19-21. This sale does not include men’s or children’s clothing, shoes or accessories.
The passion dish
Chef Kymberly Wilbon brought her self-described SOUL (Seasonal, Organic, Unexpected and Local) food from New York City to Cincinnati. She offers catering services and healthy meals only through The Passion Plate. This month, she will introduce a $15 Southern Soul Bowl that includes three pieces of barbecue chicken, kale, black-eyed peas, rice and her sauce called cha cha. Her cha cha sauce is a family recipe that consists of white vinegar, tomatoes, pickles and onions.
Orders must be placed at least 23 hours in advance. 1719 Elm St., Cincinnati.
Tom’s bookstore
Tome Bookstore will receive 30% off any book purchase if you purchase a drink from the store and mention this item.
Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm 2123 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati.
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