Want to discover more Black-owned businesses but not sure where to look? It can feel overwhelming and tiresome trying to look for new brands to support. The solution? Online marketplaces that do all the work for you, leaving you to simply enjoy the shopping experience. There are some great online marketplaces for Black-owned businesses cropping up and we thought we’d share some with you all, happy shopping!
Yard + Parish
Started by two cousins inspired by their Jamaican heritage, Yard + Parish is a curated shopping space catering for the modern ‘Island girl’ through eco-luxe products by Black-owned brands. They cover a wide range of categories including wellness, jewellery and lingerie.
Check out the site: https://www.yardandparish.com
Ebonyx
A marketplace for Afrocentric shoppers, Ebonyx was born when co-founders Ashley and Lucan found that they were having a hard time finding products made for the African diaspora. Just two years later, they have built a successful platform full of variety for shoppers.
Checkout the site:https://ebonyx.co.uk
HellaBlack
Founded by three cousins in 2019, US based marketplace HellaBlack is all about empowering Black entrepreneurs, and offering them a space to showcase their products without exploitation. Last year they launched a Kickstarter campaign raising around $50,000 which allowed them to make their dreams a reality. Despite only launching in May of this year, they already have a wide selection of vendors!
Visit the site:https://hellablack.com