Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day supporting these black-owned businesses. (iStock)
As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it is essential to reflect on how we can continue his mission in our daily lives. One impactful way to do this is by supporting black-owned businesses, which play a crucial role in all communities.
By choosing to support these companies, you’re celebrating the rich diversity and innovation they bring. In that spirit, this curated list of six notable black-owned businesses deserves your attention and support. Each of these businesses embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship and community, making them worthy of your patronage not just today, but every day.
PetPlate
Oui People
Be rooted
Scotch Porter
Spoken flames
Ten Wilde
Started in 2016 by Renaldo Webb, PetPlate is all about helping dogs eat healthier. PetPlate offers freshly cooked pet foods nationwide as well as USDA organic dog foods.
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Give your dog natural treats. (PetPlate)
Get a four-pack of natural dog food made from beef and sweet potatoes. These treats are filler-free and an excellent source of protein and are 100% human-grade, so you can know you’re giving your dog the best.
Help your dog relax with these treats. (PetPlate)
When your dog needs a little help relaxing, give him a soft, quiet chew. These treats are made with ashwagandha and L-theanine, both of which help balance stress hormones and help your dog calm down. Plus, there’s peanut butter and carob added for flavor.
Keep your dog’s joints healthy. (PetPlate)
PetPlate hip hopping soft chews are vet formulated treats made with glucosamine and chondroitin. These key ingredients support hip and joint support, making them a great treat for senior dogs. Added berries and coconut also make the desserts taste great.
Karen Young founded Oui the People, a body care line, to empower people to love their bodies just the way they are. Instead of promising results that cannot be guaranteed, the company focuses on natural skin and body care.
Help soothe your skin with this prebiotic lotion. (Oui People)
A prebiotic lotion is rich in nutrients and made with prebiotics. The ingredients create a deeply hydrating lotion that helps soothe dry, cracked and stressed skin.
Get everything you need to improve your skin. (Oui People)
Create a regular skin routine with the help of Oui the People. The Body Box collection contains everything you need to keep your skin clean and hydrated. You’ll get a lactic acid body wash, a body serum and an orange blossom body glow.
Original price: $115
Relax and rejuvenate with this set. (Quit people)
Smell like delicate orange blossom with the Take Care Set from Oui the People. The set includes a hydrating body glow for healthier skin and a massage tool that can help reduce inflammation.
In 2020, Jasmin Foster founded Be Rooted as a haven for women of color looking to see themselves in the products they buy. Be Rooted sells candles, planners, calendars and more, featuring images and art created by and for people of color.
The perfect candle for when you need to relax. (To be rooted)
When you need to relax, a beautifully designed Rest + Refresh candle from Be Rooted is great company. It’s scented with lavender and chamomile, two of the most relaxing herbs you’ll find.
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A candle with notes of sandalwood and amber. (To be rooted)
Turn your home into a cozy haven with the Inhale + Exhale candle. It has notes of amber, jasmine and sandalwood that will fill your home with a relaxing aroma.
Original price: $20
Get a beautifully designed calendar. (To be rooted)
Be Rooted Life 2025 is a Mood Calendar is a large wall calendar full of vibrant illustrations that depict the mood for each month. The beautiful and unique artwork is based on seasonal changes and emotions, helping to inspire you as you organize your weeks.
Calvin Quallis created Scotch Porter after noticing a lack of suitable products for people with light, wavy and curly hair. The purpose of his business is to provide hair and skin care products to men of all backgrounds.
Get rid of blemishes with this beard growth kit. (Scotch Porter)
Transform your beard into the one you’ve always wanted with the help of Scotch Porter’s grow beard system. It contains a beard growth accelerator made with science-backed ingredients and a beard roller to stimulate hair growth.
Original price: $84.99
Take care of your hair with this complete kit. (Scotch Porter)
There aren’t many products designed specifically for curly or wavy hair, but the complete hair kit from Scotch Porter has you covered. You get shampoo and conditioner, hair conditioner and hair oil.
Maintain your beard with this moisturizing beard balm. (Scotch Porter)
Scotch Porter Beard Balm is a conditioning balm that can help all beard types. It’s thicker than the average beer butter, so you can also use it as a styling gel.
Spoken Flames founder Shavaun created the company when her career as a digital creator began to take a toll on her mental health. Candles became a refuge, so she began making them for others. Her goal was to reimagine the way we interact with candles, focusing on how to make them into an immersive and inspiring product.
Focus better with this sweet-smelling candle. (spoken flames)
Spoken Flame focused candles are made with purpose. They’re made with scents that help you focus on whatever task you have at hand. This particular candle has notes of sandalwood, bergamot, vanilla orchid, eucalyptus, amber and more.
The scent of trees will fill your home when you light this candle. (spoken flames)
Help yourself get things done with “I can.” I will. I did. Candle. It has notes of juniper berries, leafy greens, fir needles, balsam fir, white pine and birch bark, so it’s ideal for anyone who wants their home to smell like a delicious forest.
Get the most popular Spoken Flame candles in a set. (spoken flames)
Get three candles in one with the F, Yes candle set. It includes a focus candle, a fearless candle and a favorite candle. The set helps you capture the essence of determination, courage and gratitude.
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Ten Wilde is a Black owned jewelry company founded by Tenisha Wilde. The business has grown significantly since its initial establishment. Big names like Vanessa Hudgens and Tracee Ellis Ross have been spotted wearing Ten Wilde jewelry.
A simple yet beautiful pair of gold bangles. (Ten Wilde)
Elio Hoops are timeless, gold-dipped hoop earrings that are affordable yet classy. They will match anything you own and are perfect for a sophisticated night out or just a simple date with friends.
A gorgeous gold chain that goes well with everything. (Ten Wilde)
Add some elegance to your look with a gold-filled Paloma chain. It sits high on the collarbone, so you can wear it with other pendants as well.
This bracelet set includes 12 bracelets. (Ten Wilde)
An Eliana bracelet set includes 12 beautiful gold bracelets in various textures and styles. These bracelets go with everything and are comfortable to wear.
