Every February,Black HistoryMonth gives us an opportunity to honor and celebrate African American changemakers, but if 2020 has taught us anything, its to not only value Black lives but also continue celebratingBlack joy, creativeness, and ingenuity all year round.
Aside from taking action in socially distancedprotestsor sending a charitable donation, a great option for championing people of color is with the support of Black-owned businesses.
Many Black-owned businesses on the rise, likeGroundedandEdas, are crafting special, one-of-a-kind items that dont always get the buzz and recognition they deserve.
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Even mainstream Black-owned companies whove successfully made a name for themselves, likeGoldeandPat McGrath Labs, still need our assistance to continue thriving.
Helping support Black-owned businesses with even a single purchase is important to diversify your product staples, but also to take a small role in moving society forward.
Here weve pulled together a few of our favorite, giftable items from Black-owned businesses you may even consider keeping for yourself.
Edas Prime Earrings
EDAS
Gift your favorite jewelry lover these squiggly abstract drop earrings from emerging brand Edas, which makes modern handcrafted pieces.
Savoy Objects Rainbow Martini Shaker Set
Savoy Objects
Heres a gift idea for the person who prefers their drinks shaken, not stirred: a vintage three-piece martini set that includes two glasses and a shaker with bright, poppy flecks of color.
Telfar White Converse Edition Chuck 70 High Sneakers
SSENSE
Its fair to say that, as a newly mintedTime100honoree, designer Telfar Clemens and his cult-favorite brand, Telfar, are having a moment.
These Americana-inspired high-top sneakers from Telfars recent partnership with Converse are ideal for a collector, or anyone looking for a stylish walking shoe.
Pat McGrath Mothership VIII: Divine Rose II
Pat McGrath Labs
No true makeup collection is complete without atleastone palette from beauty iconPat McGrath.
This 10-shade palette contains a range of pigmented shimmer and matte shades in rose and Champagne hues that are just begging to be added to a cut crease.
Linoto Queen Linen Sheet Set
Linoto
A high-quality sheet set is a gift that keeps on giving, and this one from the linen experts at Linoto uses materials sourced from Italy and Belgium for a hotel-quality snooze.
Egunsi Foods Introductory Vegan Soup Bundle
Egunsi Foods
Soup weather isn’t over yet, so warm them up with this tasty soup and sauce bundle that features vegan takes on popular West Africanbased ingredients, like brown-eyed peas and melon seed.
BLK MKT VintageEssenceMagazine, Michael Jordan Cover
BLK MKT Vintage Essence Magazine, Michael Jordan Cover
Blk Mkt Vintage
Get the Michael Jordan superfan, or theLast Dancedevotee, this vintage November issue ofEssencefrom 1996, which features a portrait of M.J. on the cover.
Planetarium Throw Blanket by Jungalow
Jungalow
Everyone can appreciate a cozythrow blanketin winter, and this one from the home decor experts at Jungalow features a custom pattern made from artwork by founder Justina Blakeney, with a playful tassel trim.
Brother Vellies x Sephora Doodle Bag
Sephora
Brother Velliesrecently launcheda collaboration with Sephora on a line of makeup bags, and this ones a nice collectible for makeup lovers, featuring illustrations inspired by the fashion brands best-sellingDoodle Boots.
Pear Nova Classic Essentials Nail Set
Pear Nova
Theyll have all the makings for a professional-grade manicure at home with this four-piece set from Pear Nova (one of our favoriteBlack-owned beauty brands), which includes a base and topcoat, fortifying green tea cuticle oil, and your choice of nail color.
Baba Tree Large Multicolor Bicycle Basket
GOODEE
This adjustable bicycle basket from marketplaceGoodeeis hand-woven and dyed in Ghana, and has enough space to store goodies for a spur-of-the-moment outdoor picnic (once the weather heats up).
Grounded Jade Plant
Grounded
The family member who found theirgreen thumbduring the pandemic can enjoy nurturing this aesthetically pleasing jade plant that resembles a miniature tree.
Hanahana Beauty Discovery Set
Hanahana Beauty
The person who loves a luxurious soak can appreciate this two-piece discovery set from Hanahana Beauty.
The set features the brands exfoliating soap bar and deeply hydrating shea body butter (one of ourfavoritewinter body-care essentials).
Golde Make Your Matcha Kit
Golde
They can whisk up their own high-quality matcha with ease thanks to this best-selling kit from Golde, which includes a tin of powder and bamboo whisk to create hot or iced drinks.
Harlem Candle Company 22-Karat-Gold Speakeasy Cocktail Glass Luxury Candle
Harlem Candle Company
Heres a stunning gift they can enjoy twice: a bourbon-and-tobacco-infusedcandleinspired by speakeasies of the pastwhich doubles as an elegant keepsake for small jewelry and essentials once its finished.
In Courage Journal: A Daily Practice for Self-Discoveryby Alexandra Elle
In Courage by Alexandra Elle
Amazon
Written by self-care and affirmation expert Alexandra Elle (better known as Alex Elle), this daily journal features a range of thought-provoking writing prompts and exercises for day and night, plus mantras and grounding affirmations to combatstress,anxiety, and burnout.
Estelle Colored Stemless Wine Glasses (Set of 6)
West Elm
This mix-and-match set of six colorful hand-blown wine glasses is one fun, off-the-registry find that can add some color to anewlywed’skitchen cabinet.
