If you’re not out protesting (or maybe you are) that doesn’t mean you can’t show your support for Black Lives Matter. One of the best ways is to support Black-owned businesses, many of which have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 closures. Put your money where your mouth is and order up from one of these awesome local businesses, whether you’re in the mood for cake or BBQ or want to add some style and grace to your home, here are just a handful of the many businesses in the Phoenix area to support today and every day.
Though currently sold out for summer 2020, you can secure a Fall 2020 release right now for this quarterly subscription box that offers an array of expertly-curate, Black-owned goods. Dubbed as "the easiest way to support Black-owned businesses," this Phoenix company founded by mom and entrepreneur Talei Hornback, delivers lifestyle, bath, body and home goods right to your door.
Both a physical Buy Black Marketplace that and an online shop, you can support Black-owned Phoenix businesses from any corner of the globe. An Arizona staple, the Buy Black Marketplace typically occurs every 1st Saturday and is both a community-building event and a way to support Black-owned businesses.
Visit archwood-exchange to shop swag and this link to learn more about the mission, the marketplace and vendor applications.
Hand-poured in Phoenix, Arizona these high-quality candles are made from soy wax that is 100% phthalate free & non-toxic. Their moto? Candles that don't suck! And they mean it.
Your kids and everyone else in your house will love this delicious, non-GMO popcorn from PurpleGurls, a Black-owned and operated Phoenix-based company that can ship direct to you no matter where in the US you are. Sweet, spicy, gift tins and even vegan varieties available.
This delicious business came to us from a reader tip! On Tues.-Sun., 5-9 p.m. you can head to Goodyear to try it for yourself: rolled ice cream (Thai style) with a variety of fresh and unique ingredients, from local fruits to fruity pebbles. There's even a Vegan ice cream. As our reader told us, "Worth the drive, will not disappoint!"
Whether you want a next-level cake for a special occasion or want something paleo or vegan, you're going to find it and then some with this Phoenix-based specialty baker.
From classics to modern, this Phoenix shop has it all. Order special packages including "get well" and "thinking of you" combos along with a little something (or a dozen somethings) for yourself. They deliver or you can stop in (when they are open) to treat yourself to a delicious beverage and a cookie.
No visit to Phoenix is complete without a taste of Doc's Gelato. Doc Brown makes gelato, sorbets, yogurts, and other frozen treats using all-naturaland organic ingredients. You will not find any GMO’s, preservatives, artificial flavors, dyes/colorings or gluten here but you will find some of the yummiest cold treats in town. The physical store front is in Mesa, AZ but lots of local shops and restaurants stock Doc's goodies.
"Evolving the rustic and making it new" reads the mission statement on the website for The Larder + The Delta, a downtown Phoenix restaurant that is redefining Southern food with Southwestern produce. Chef Stephen Jones offers a diverse and exciting take on farm-to-table. Families are welcome, as you'll often see Chef Jones' family stop by to visit.
Looking for even more great places to eat and support Black businesses? Here’s a complete list of 50+ Black-owned restaurants in the greater Phoenix area.vFor ongoing events and news, especially relating to Black-business owners in the Phoenix area, check out phxsoul.com