Black & Latinx Women Owned Business Directory
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Crystal Garcia
Fashion/Clothing
LaTeena is brand created to fill a void in the urban t-shirt business on the east coast. One of our goals is to counter the negative stereotypes people tend to have about Latinas. Despite popular belief, many of us are educated, we're not all "chicas plasticas" (no shade to those who are) and so many of us are kicking ass and holding it down on our own. I come from a long line of strong Matriarchs. At LaTeena we have wearable items with positive affirmations and/or funny sayings with a Latino twist. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY so there is definitely some hip-hop/urban influence as well. LaTeena is for women who are proud of the skin they're in...who aren't afraid to make a statement and challenge the status quo.
Renee
Architect
https://www.littleboxesstudio.com/
I'm Renee, a licensed architect in NY and MA at Little Boxes Studio Architects. We're a forward-thinking architecture and design firm dedicated to crafting spaces that are beautiful, functional, and environmentally responsible.
Whether it's wrangling blueprints or exploring innovative sustainable materials, I'm passionate about creating inspiring and efficient Spaces of all sizes. Looking to bring your vision to life? Let's connect!
Imani Schectman
Conscious Retail
https://www.weareopenmarket.com
Open Market’s bespoke shopping experience, both in-person and virtual, caters to today’s conscious consumers and creates opportunities for customers to actively participate in the redistribution of capital. What we’re doing is social activism; we’re shifting the commodification of BIPOC and POC trauma to a celebration of innovation and cultural diversity.
Khadi Olagoke
Community/Wellness
Sober Black Girls Club is an organization that focuses on health, wellness and sobriety among Black and Brown women. SBGC aims to address the struggles we face with alcohol and increase the presence of Black and Brown women in the sober community.
Autumn Johnson
Beauty/Skin Care
Beautiiful.co is beauty service company specializing in customizable - result driven facials, hard wax hair removal and clean Beautii applications. We offer both mobile and in studio services and are based here in Harlem, NY. Our mission is to educate our clients on the importance of skin health. In doing so we promote that the goal is healthy skin, not unrealistic perfect skin. We partner with our clients to guide them along the way to their skin goals.
Fawziyya
Health/Wellness
Gwell is a plant-based wellness brand that incorporates functional foods into everyday sweet & savory snacks. In Welsh, 'gwell' means better and at Gwell our goal is to help you to live better and eat well. Our mission as a business is to improve food equity, starting with our annual commitment for 2020 of donating 2500 meals to children in need.
All organic gwell snacks are created to provide specific wellness benefits and are gluten, soy and dairy free. Gwell bites are raw, nutrient-focused fruit and nut bites with no added sugar that come in 5 flavors. The Gwell Could 9 line includes adaptogen-enhanced cookies and crackers that help you to better manage stress, improve your mood, and provide loads of antioxidants! A single serving contains the same amount of nutritious adaptogens as your favorite daily supplement! Lastly, we created a keto-friendly granola, spiced in our golden turmeric blend, and designed with your health goals in mind.
Shontaye Glover
Health/Professional Services
I am a Black speech language pathologist and author. I have a private practice where I treat children with communication disorders. I wrote and will release my first children’s book this summer and I also highlight other books on my site that feature Black and brown children.
Dr Ayanna
Health/Dentistry
I am a General and Cosmetic Dentist in Brooklyn. My practice is in Clinton Hill BK. I have been in Practice for 15 years servicing the community.
MS Delah Bee
Health/Wellness
I make herbal blends designed for the needs of the descendants of the diaspora. Hypertension, anxiety, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, all affect black people at disproportionate rates. I based out of my apothecary in Crown Heights Brooklyn which also functions as a wellness lounge and event space.
I offer herbal infused honeys, floral smudge sticks, yoni steams, teas, and herbal smoke blends. And I am green market vendor with East New Farms in Brooklyn.
MJ
Stationary
Paperie by MJ is a NEW Black Woman Owned Stationery business. Here to bridge the gap on fancy stationery and everyday greeting cards.
Ramona Ferreyra
Indigenous inspired gift items. E-commerce
Ojala Threads is for ancestors and descendants. Unique designs inspired by Taino identity are applied to contemporary items, helping us reintroduce you, to you.
Our flagship item is the baby bodysuit. Hand printed in the South Bronx using non- toxic water-based ink, our baby onesies are wrapped with a poem written by our founder.
We also offer cositas for all members of the family such as our Atabey Velon and seasonal items.
As a social enterprise we prioritizes doing good. We empower the communities we support and our customers to make sustainable change. Our sales support community advocacy efforts in the South Bronx focused on public housing, public transportation and criminal justice reform. I am currently leading the Save Section 9 campaign which aims to keep public housing public.
Customers are able to support the construction of the much needed Bronx Children's Museum by making a donation at checkout. Additionally we are raising funds to support farmers in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic as they rehabilitate a sacred Taino cave system. Their goal is to create an ecotourism destination bringing much needed jobs to the community of Mana.
La-Shonda "Lala" Rice
Textile Art/Fiber Art
www.thechristiancrochetaddict.com
My company is a handmade one-of-a-kind crochet company, specializing in black dolls (but not limited to) created in the likeness of people of color as well as baby items and accessories.
As an artist, I express myself through crochet. Everything that I create has a story to tell.
After serving in the United States Army, teaching kindergarten, working with the New York State Assembly, acting for over 20 years, and retiring from the New York City Police Department who would have thought that the next chapter in her life would be creating dolls for little boys and girls all around the world while spreading the Gospel
Mrs. Lala believes, when you adopt one of her dolls it will be part of your Kings and Queens in training foundation. This will teach your children, that they are one of a kind, special, unique & should never be ashamed of who they are.
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL JUST THE WAY GOD MADE THEM!
Diana Hamlett
Health/Wellness
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I have co-authored a children's grief journal. Our goal is to assist students in dealing with the trauma they experience, whether it's from death or illness of a loved one, incarcerated parent, foster care, natural disaster, or even the current COVID-19 pandemic. We know firsthand the importance of students expressing themselves when trauma has impacted them. "A Kid's Grief Journal" was created to provide students with the opportunity to reflect on how they are feeling by using writing prompts and mood trackers with emojis.
Kamilah
Beauty/Hair Care
Kamilah, known across social media as Ms. Hair and Humor, is a NYS certified natural hair stylist that specializes in knotless braids, cosmetologist and new author of the ebook Beyond the Braids that tackles the what, when and how of hair care with box braids. Her features include Good Morning America, Be Latina, Zoe report, Doré magazine, as well as a guest on Fat Mascara podcast. In Spring 2019 Kamilah was hired as Madonna’s Madame X tour braider where she braider dancers and singers throughout the 85 show tour. Currently, Kamilah continues to spread awareness about hair health and the beauty of natural hair through hairstyling and laughter through her youtube channel and social media platforms.
Guildia Lopez
Community
Visionary, Entrepreneur philanthropist and founder of Brothers and Briefcases. Brothers and Briefcases is a professional development initiative, connecting ambitious men of color. Brothers and Briefcases curated panel discussions take place in various cities throughout the U.S. and cover an array of hot topics centered around race, career, mental health, and current events. Brothers and Briefcases' goal is to challenge the narrative currently surrounding the Black man.
Ashley Monet
Beauty/Skin Care
Skin Care and Self Love has always been important to me. I've started this line because my son suffers from extremely dry skin. So many over the counter products are full of chemicals and or steroids. I wanted a more natural approach to keeping his skin healthy. I began using Shea Butter and various oils to heal and enhance his skin. The results from the product were lasting and noticeable. I later began producing products with the intention to cater to my community skin needs.
Ma Ajasa, Vanessa Afere, Joke Alesh, Afua Akoto
Event Planning
www.primaryweddingsandevents.com
We are a team of young professionals who have a love for coordinating weddings. We pride ourselves on being masters at logistics so our clients and their guests can get maximum enjoyment out of their celebration of love.
Jameelah Shamsiddeen
Beauty/Hair Care/Skin Care
www.naturallyeverythingforlife.com
I started making bath and beauty products over seven years ago. This journey began because I am a two-time breast cancer survivor and wanted to take control of the products I was putting in and on my body. As I researched bath, hair and body products, I found that many had synthetic chemicals, many of which I could not easily pronounce and which scientific studies showed could contribute to cancer and other diseases…that’s when I began to make my own products.
Enhanced By Nature is a Natural Skincare and haircare brand that believes plant-based beauty products can and will improve your skin, hair and life.
Tamy Cozier-Charles
Beauty/Hair Care/Skin Care
T-Roots is a handcrafted line of hair and skincare products made from the very best in nature. Developed for a range of hair and skin textures, our products are filled with soothing butters, rich oils and nourishing botanicals.
We understand that the relationship with our hair and skin goes well beyond what's on the surface. So it's our mission to create affordable, gentle products that are free of unnecessary fillers to allow your inner beauty to shine through.
Josie Rosario
Health/Professional Services
Hi! I’m Josie, a NYC-based licensed therapist who supports individuals and couples in having healthier relationships with themselves and others. Outside of that role, I speak at wellness and cultural events and consult with organizations on workplace culture and wellness.
As a therapist and coach, I work from a:
Relational perspective: I’m especially mindful of how relationships - with self, others, systems - affect your sense of self and wellbeing.
Anti-racist/anti-oppressive stance: I strive for our work together to be socially-just and inclusive, naming and exploring power and privilege imbalances and how that affects emotional wellness
Trauma-informed lens: I recognize and take care of how your past experiences impact your emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Mariam Mouna
Health/Wellness
I See You Wellness is a service and product brand I created to empower Women of Color through Accessible Wellness and Radical Self Care.
Dr. Anne
Beauty/Skin Care
Developed by a doctor to offer first class skincare that is...
CLEAN. Made without parabens and other chemicals that impact your health.
EFFECTIVE. Designed with the best ingredients to benefit melanin-rich skin.
SIMPLE. Uncomplicated, easy to use and fits into our busy lives.
Sydney Gabrielle
Beauty/Hair Care/Cosmetics
I'm a freelance mobile hair & makeup artist based in the DMV. I also have a line of Natural 3D Mink Lashes. I’m releasing a collection of skin and lip products on June 12, 2020.
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