Explore and support our local black-owned businesses.

2025 Participating Businesses by Category

Food & Drink

  • Angelics Kitchen
    Soul Food, Food Truck.

Home & Professional Services

Government & Non-Profit

  • The GOOD Foundation
    A foundation supporting black ideas to improve black health.

  • Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)

    The Community Investment Collaborative empowers under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, financing, and networking support.

  • The Charlottesville Chapter of The Links Incorporated

    The Links Incorporated is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving communities and enhancing lives through service and leadership.

  • Voter Registration team (Cville Democrats)

    We look forward to registering voters and answering questions about Virginia’s upcoming local and state elections.

  • United Way of Greater Charlottesville

    A Grantmaking Organization that has programs such as program impact, school readiness, and financial stability. 

Media & Arts

  • WTJU 91.1 FM
    Community radio from the University of Virginia.

  • Indie short Film Festival

    Film festival featuring international and domestic short films, panel discussions, launch party, cinematography workshop, Sunday Brunch Awards, and table reads event.

  • Milk Glass

    Milk Glass is a mobile glassblowing studio that offers products, workshops and educational opportunities around the ancient art of glassblowing.

  • DJ Swirlout

    DJ and Audio & Visual Services.

  • Virginia Film Festival
    Taking audiences beyond the screen to explore some of the most important issues of our time, showcasing over 100 films during its five-day fall festival.

  • Virginia Theatre Festival
    Produces professional theatre during its summer festival of plays and musicals.

Decor & Gifts

  • Shaniece Be Just Be Well Experience

    Homemade candles and Picnic Set Up.

  • Sun Inspired Designs, LLC.

    Custom-designed t-shirts, tumblers, jewelry, and more.

  • Dream Creators

     Gift baskets and handcrafted jewelry.

  • Dejavu Treasures

    Handcrafted dolls, clothing, and accessories.

  • Heavenly Scents by Connie

    Homemade soy candles.

  • JoAnn's Little Shop of Blessings 

    Mom's Little Shop of Blessings offers handcrafted pillow bonbons, dolls, bags, and more, each piece made sustainably with love and faith.

  • Seeds of Culture

    Seeds of Culture provides, supports, and promotes cultural sustainability through visual art, home decor, storytelling, and cultural workshops.

Clothing, Accessories, and Jewelry

  •  Xilents By Monique 

    Creations uniquely by me, T-shirts, tumblers, wood signs, and mugs.  Creations for every occasion, made especially for you.

  • Blezzings LLC.

    Eyewear and things that bling.

  • Glammedbyriss

    Handmade products, handbags, cups, jewelry, and more.

  • Thuh Dripp

    Handmade Skin Care, Lip Care Products for Everyone.

  • Lisa'z GIFTZ & more

    Cowboy hats, children’s bubbles, hats, adult fans and children’s fans, pocket books, sunglasses, and key chains.

  • GlamHer Boutique (Paparazzi Accessories)

    Jewelry Business

  • LOOKS by Lexi Lee

    Unique, handmade fashion using 100% sustainable materials, combining individuality, care, and eco-conscious style in every item.

  • Top Tier Gear

     Medical apparel and accessories.

  • JAS Designs 

    Shower Safety accessory...it’s a fashionable and functional cover with pockets on each side to hold bath supplies. It fits shower chairs, benches, and stools.

  • TK Essentials Beauty Collection

    TK Essentials Beauty Collection is a Black woman-owned brand offering quality hair care accessories like brushes, bonnets, combs, and more.

Health Products, Cosmetics, and Beauty

  • MK Hydrates LLC 

    Handmade soaps, lip gloss, and bath products.

  • Nickola's Apothecary

    Herbal remedies, tinctures, salves, body butters, natural skincare.