Supporting Black-owned businesses is one of the simplest and most direct ways to decrease the racial wealth gap and nourish local community growth. Therefore, it is important to highlight and support Black-owned businesses within the Triangle, North Carolina and the United States as a whole. Below is a list of Black-owned businesses in Raleigh. Even though this list may seem extensive, remember that there are many more Black-owned businesses within Raleigh and around the state that aren’t included here.
North Carolina ranks fifth in the nation for “Best States for Black Entrepreneurs.” For more information about Black-owned businesses in North Carolina, visit the website Black Dollar. Black Dollar is an “online rolodex” for businesses within North Carolina. The list below contains businesses within the Black Dollar registry and from other sources and is broken down into the following categories: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness, Salons, Spas and Personal Care, Specialty Retail, Healthcare, Professional Services and Arts, Music and Dance.
Food & Drink
Alpha Dawgs, hot dogs, pizza bread and vegan food
Boss of Vegan, vegan burgers and groceries
The District, American bar food
Magnificent Concessions, LLC, Italian icees, funnel cakes, chocolate dipped Oreos and various other sweets
Jamaica Jerk Masters, Jamaican cuisine
Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant, Ethiopian cuisine
Oak City Fish and Chips, seafood
Proverbs Bakery, cakes, cupcakes, cake pops and more pastries
Swahili Grill, Kenyan cuisine
Sweet Tea and Cornbread Grill & Eatery, Southern comfort food
Health & Fitness
Colors of Yoga Raleigh, inclusive and inviting yoga classes
CORE Fitness Studio, group fitness classes, personal training, small group training, corporate wellness and nutrition
My Pink Cherry Pole Studio, pole dance, lyra/aerial hoop and silks/hammocks classes
Results Fitness, personal training, semi private training, boot camp, cycling, MMA, cardio fit, cardio stretch and free weight
Salons, Spas, and Personal Care
Adara Spa, spa with facials, massages, waing, hair styling and makeup
Geometry Curly Hair Studio, haircuts and coloring for curly, coily and wavy hair types
Jainjo Aesthetics, licensed aesthetician, CBD infused skin and nail products
Krush Kisses, natural oil lip products that are vegan and cruelty-free
Nail Yeah, gel extensions, gel manicures, manicures, pedicures and nail art
Nina Esque, day spa with facials, body waxing and makeup
Royal Hair Delivery, provides virgin hair bundles, lace closures and lace frontals
Styles by Bre Michelle, various hair services and eyebrow services offered by a licensed cosmetologist
Taji Natural Hair Styling, natural hair styling salon
Specialty Retail
Asante Harvest, online Kenyan coffee retailer
Balloonz Shop, party supplies and event planning
Belna Candle Company, hand poured soy candles in various scents, with gift sets available
Cockamamie Jewelry, jewelry designed from vintage pieces
CTB Clothing Co., quality clothing for kids, teens and adults
Epiphany Bars and Jars, natural soaps, candles and wax melts
GoldHouse CBD, edibles, smokeables, oils, bath bombs, creams and shisha
Lena Grace Designs, boutique style accessories such as hats and jewelry
Nova Moon, LLC, coconut wax and candle melts
5th and Melrose, trendy boutique style clothing
Professional Services
Craig Insurance Group, Inc., home, business, life and car insurance
Estate Creative Agency, event production, brand consulting and public relations
Glenwood South Tailor and Alterations, mobile alterations, tailoring, bespoke suiting and personal styling
In A Minute Cleaning Services, LLC, commercial, new construction and residential cleaning
Legacy Street Law, estate and legacy law
Men at Work Car Care Center, detailing
New Legacy Realty, realty
Rest Assured Plumbing, LLC, plumbing
Smith Dominguez, PLLC, business, estate, expunctions, family, real estate and workers compensation law
Tomlinson Financial Consulting, LLC, finances
2bunderstood, career counseling and guidance
Healthcare
Best of Both Worlds Doula Services, birth and postpartum doula
Birth Sisters Doula Services, birth and postpartum doula
Nelson Orthodontics, orthodontics
Rose of Light Motherhood, LLC, birth and postpartum doula
Triangle Doulas of Color, birth and postpartum doula
Urban Healing Counseling, individual, group and telehealth therapy
Well-Life Counseling & Spiritual Center, individual, couple's therapy and clinical supervision
Arts, Music and Dance
Expressions in Rhythm Studio, acro, African, ballet, djembe, hip hop, jazz, liturgical, lyrical and tap
The McNeill Studio, piano, voice and brass
Shawn Etheridge Art, artist
Taborah Adams Music Group, musician
Theresa’s Daughter Creations, LLC, gift baskets
Tyler Butler-Figueroa, violinist
Remember, this list is not exhaustive, but it is a good starting point to actively support local Black-owned businesses. It is especially important to support local entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to insure that these businesses stay open.
By Madison Sholar and Katie Matheson, Contributing Writers
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