Supporting Black-owned businesses is not a one-month thing. It is where you eat on a Tuesday, who cuts your hair, who builds your website and where you buy your next gift. Kindred Block is a free directory of 600+ researched Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations across the US, so the next choice is easy.
10 ways to support Black-owned businesses
- Make one regular switch. Pick one thing you buy every week, like coffee, lunch or groceries, and move it to a Black-owned shop near you.
- Book services, not just products. Barbers, braiders, nail techs, plumbers, electricians, accountants, therapists and web designers all count. Repeat bookings matter more than one big purchase.
- Leave an honest review. A few lines on Google or on the business's Kindred Block page helps the next customer decide.
- Follow and share. Follow their social pages and share a post or a listing link with friends. Word of mouth is still the best marketing there is.
- Buy gift cards. They bring in cash now and bring a new customer through the door later.
- Hire Black-owned for your business, too. Catering, printing, cleaning, IT and marketing are easy places to start when your company buys services.
- Shop Black-owned brands online. Many businesses ship nationwide, so where you live does not limit who you can support.
- Show up for events. Pop-ups, book signings, tastings and church and community events keep neighborhoods connected.
- Tell owners about their free listing. If you know an owner, let them know they can claim their page on Kindred Block and add a free badge to their website.
- Add a business we are missing. Know a great spot that is not listed yet? Add it so others can find it.
Dates to plan around
- February: Black History Month. Searches for Black-owned restaurants and businesses jump every February. Make it the start of a habit, not the end.
- June 19: Juneteenth. Searches spike again every June, and many cities hold festivals and markets full of local Black-owned vendors.
- August: Black Business Month. A month set aside to celebrate and grow Black-owned businesses.
- Saturday after Thanksgiving: Small Business Saturday. A good day to do holiday shopping with local Black-owned shops. See our Black-owned Small Business Saturday gift guides by city.
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Own a Black-owned business?
Listing on Kindred Block is free. Add your business, or search for your name and claim the page we already made, so you can update your hours, photos and contact details. Every listing also comes with a free badge you can put on your website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kindred Block free?
Yes. Searching is free, and listing a business is free. Owners can claim their listing at no cost to update hours, photos and contact details.
How do you confirm a business is Black-owned?
Every listing is researched before it goes live. We look for the business saying so on its own website or social pages, or for at least two independent sources such as local news, chambers of commerce and city guides. Organizations led by Black founders or leaders are marked Black-led.
How do I find Black-owned businesses near me?
Type your city or ZIP code in the search bar, or tap Current Location, then pick a category such as restaurants, barbershops, nail salons or home services. You can also browse by city.
Can I find Black-owned brands that ship nationwide?
Yes. Many listings work online or ship anywhere in the US. Use the Online and nationwide filter, or open the Black-owned brands and online businesses page.
How do I add a Black-owned business?
Use Add your business. It takes a few minutes, and listings are reviewed before they are published. Customers can also suggest a place we are missing.
