United States

The Qube is a Black- and LGBTQ-owned podcast company and platform based in Chicago that centers and amplifies BIPOC and QTPOC creators through curated audio storytelling.

K.NGSLEY is a Black- and LGBTQ-owned fashion brand based in Brooklyn, NY, offering genderless designs that celebrate and empower marginalized identities.

Brave Space Alliance is a Black- and trans-led LGBTQ+ center in Chicago providing affirming services, mutual aid, and community empowerment rooted in health, housing, food, and identity.

For Them is a Black, trans-owned wellness brand based in New York City, offering inclusive chest binders and holistic products designed to support the queer community.

A Tribe Called Queer is a Black-, woman-, and LGBTQ-owned nonprofit in Los Angeles offering inclusive clothing, wellness programming, and community healing spaces for marginalized voices.

World of Unoia is a Black-, woman-, and LGBTQ-owned CBD brand based in Atlanta offering premium products focused on mindfulness, mental health, and holistic care.

Kansas City G.I.F.T. is a Black-led nonprofit empowering Black-owned businesses through grants, support, and economic investment in Kansas City.

Royceann’s Soul Food in Iowa City is a Black- and woman-owned restaurant serving authentic, homemade Southern dishes with heart, flavor, and soul.

F5 Enterprises is a Black woman- and veteran-owned brand consulting and creative media firm offering PR, photography, and design solutions from New Albany, IN.

Black Leaf Vegan is a Black-owned, family-run vegan restaurant and food truck in Indianapolis serving flavorful plant-based comfort food made with love.

BLK Oceans is a Black woman-owned online platform showcasing curated fashion, lifestyle, and kids’ products from Black-owned brands that ship nationwide—including Alaska.

Lavar Hair Design is a Black-owned salon brand by Ellin Lavar, delivering iconic styles, celebrity hair design, and healthy hair care with timeless luxury.

Black Wall Street Gallery in Tulsa is a contemporary art space honoring Black Wall Street’s legacy through powerful exhibitions, education, and cultural connection.

The Birmingham Times is a historic Black-owned newspaper founded in 1964, dedicated to reporting education, business, and community stories that empower Alabama.

Braham Entertainment is a Black woman-owned, Emmy-nominated production company developing innovative scripted and unscripted content in Los Angeles.

Ava’s Pet Palace is a Black- and youth-owned brand offering organic, small-batch pet treats for dogs and cats—founded by Chicago-based teenpreneur Ava Dorsey.

KaAn’s Designs is a Detroit-based Black woman-owned brand offering fun, expressive apparel for millennial parents and their little ones.

Kido Chicago is a Black- and woman-owned children’s boutique in the South Loop offering inclusive books, toys, and culturally inspired apparel for kids.

Kham’ryn B. Boutique is a Black woman-owned fashion boutique on Chicago’s South Side offering bold, trendsetting styles for men and women.

Sage and Shea African Store is a Chicago-based Black woman-owned boutique offering African clothing and accessories with pride, authenticity, and elegance.