Black-owned bookstores have been centers for organizing from abolition to the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter. A new book explores their cultural and societal impact. Review--> #Bookthreads #BookSky #BookReview #BlackOwned #TinyReparationsBooks #SocialJustic #CivilRights #ARC #Netgalley

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Byio: First-Ever Black Woman–Owned Social Platform to Launch as 100% Invite-Only https://shinemycrown.com/byio-first-ever-black-woman-owned-social-platform-to-launch-as-100-invite-only/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Byio #BlackOwned #SocialMedia #WomenEmpowerment #BlackCommunity

Sisters Launch ‘Melanin Doctor’: First Black-Owned Telehealth Platform Dedicated to Black Women https://shinemycrown.com/sisters-launch-melanin-doctor-first-black-owned-telehealth-platform-dedicated-to-black-women/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MelaninDoctor #Telehealth #BlackOwned #WomenInMedicine #HealthEquity

Every Friday Is BuyBlack Friday

Show your support for Black-owned businesses.
👉🏾 Shop Black-owned Brands
BuyBlack.org commits 1% of all sales to its BuyBlack Ad Co-op.

✍🏾 YOURS TRULY

This week’s stories remind us that Black ownership is more than visibility — it’s influence, infrastructure, and innovation. We’re talking about credit unions merging to expand financial power, dealerships driving representation in the auto industry, new media networks reshaping the cultural landscape, and entrepreneurs raising a glass to Black excellence in food, beverage, and wellness.

What ties it all together? Scale. These aren’t side hustles or one-offs. They’re institutions — building power, shifting markets, and redefining what leadership looks like.

🏆 Legacy & Insight

Celebrating 55 Years of BLACK ENTERPRISE: Honoring a Visionary Legacy
Decades of leadership shaping the Black business landscape.
📖 Read Story

💼 Business & Ownership

Atlanta’s 1st Choice Credit Union Merges with Hope Credit Union
Two legacy institutions come together to expand access and financial power.
👍🏾 Read More

Minority Businesses Thrive: 65% Growth in North Carolina Since 2017
Entrepreneurship is booming across the state, reshaping its economy.
📊 Learn More

🎙️ Media & Culture

Black-Owned Radio Station The Omni-Channel™ Opens in Matteson, IL
A new platform for community voices and cultural connection.
📻 Tune In

Teleau Belton Breaks Barriers: First Black Network Launches Game & Sports
Innovation in Black media takes center stage.
🎮 Explore

🛍️ THE BUY LIST 

Kia’s Must-Haves: 25 Black-Owned Essentials Redefining Beauty, Wellness & Style
💬 Kia Styles says: “Future you is already sending a thank-you note. These 25 picks aren’t just impulse buys — they’re investments in your glow, your grind, and your good life. From everyday essentials to little luxuries, consider this the self-care starter pack your tomorrow will love you for. 

🥂 Food & Beverage

Explore Black-Owned Alcohol Brands for Black Business Month
Raise a glass to a new wave of winemakers and distillers.
🥂 Discover

Maryland Wine and Beer Innovators Transforming the Craft Industry
Local entrepreneurs reshape what’s on tap.
🍺 Read More

Discover Emmitt’s: A Black-Owned Culinary Jewel on the Vegas Strip
Fine dining with soul in the heart of Las Vegas.
🍴 See More

👓 Fashion & Style

Explore Bold Eyewear Designs from Black-Owned Brand Vontélle
Frames that make a statement — vision meets culture.
👓 Shop Now

📍 Did you know?
Black-owned businesses in North Carolina have grown 65% since 2017, outpacing the national average.
📊 Learn More

🚗 Industry & Innovation

Top Black-Owned Car Dealerships Thriving in the U.S. Market
Where you buy your car matters — these dealerships prove it.
🚗 View List

Prolific Arms: Wisconsin’s Black-Owned Gun Store Advocating Safety
Redefining responsibility and access in firearm sales.
🔒 Read More

🏋🏾‍♀️ Health & Wellness

Top 7 Black-Owned Fitness Centers Empowering Their Communities
More than gyms — they’re hubs for health and empowerment.
💪🏾 Discover

Celebrate Black Business Month: Transformative Wellness Entrepreneurs
Healing, coaching, and wellness rooted in culture.
🌱 Learn More

🛍️ Discover More. Support More.

Let us know what you’re loving—and what you’re building. Because every click, share, and shoutout fuels the movement.

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Amazing #blackowned eats in Johannesburg! The owner/head chef always shows us love.
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Want more info about our 2026 South Africa tour with extension in Tanzania (Zanzibar + safari)? Go here: https://traveling.black/tours/experience-south-africa-2026/

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Why Do We Try to Talk Down Black Businesses?

Why is it that when it comes to supporting Black-owned businesses, we often try to negotiate their prices down – especially when there’s a service to be provided?

✅ Professionalism Deserves Respect

As the publisher of Head2Toe Magazine and Entertainment, I see this all the time. Business owners reach out to me, excited to be featured or promoted. But when I share the fee for advertising or being part of our platforms, suddenly, I hear crickets.

Let me be clear – I’m not talking about unprofessional Black-owned businesses. I’m not talking about the ones with poor customer service or inconsistent practices. I’m talking about the business owners who handle their businesses professionally, who have built a great reputation, and that’s exactly why they were contacted in the first place.

People fail to realize that every dollar a small business charges is rooted in cost, time, and labor. Most of us don’t have a corporate team backing us. We’re the CEO, admin, marketing department, social media manager, customer service rep, production team, and accountant – all rolled into one. We’re manning it ourselves until we can afford to hire help.

✅ The Corporate Double Standard

If we don’t work a traditional 9-5, that business income is what we survive on. It pays our bills, our children’s needs, and funds the business’s growth. Before we even open our doors or launch our services, we’ve invested hours – months – into research, education, and perfecting our craft.

Yet, when we set our prices, people want to debate us down to the lowest dollar. The same people will walk into major corporations and pay full price without question, but when it comes to us – to their own community – it’s, “Can you give me a deal?”

This mindset is one of the reasons it’s so hard to build generational wealth in the Black community. We undervalue each other while handing our money over to companies that don’t know our names, don’t care about our families, and don’t invest back into our communities.

✅ You’re Paying for More Than a Product or Service

Here’s the truth: You’re not just paying for a product or service. You’re paying for:

Knowledge and expertise
Time invested in education and research
Tools, equipment, and materials
The labor of creating and delivering
The sacrifices made by business owners and their families

When you choose to support a Black business, you’re contributing to a cycle of wealth that can uplift generations. You’re supporting dreams, building legacies, and empowering your own community to thrive.

So next time you want to say, “That’s too expensive,” ask yourself:

✔️ Do I really know what goes into this service or product?
✔️ Would I ask a major corporation for a discount?
✔️ Am I contributing to the cycle of struggle by refusing to pay my community what they’re worth?

Let’s normalize paying Black businesses their asking price. Let’s normalize respecting the value of the knowledge, labor, and time it takes to run a business. That is how we build generational wealth and empower our communities to grow beyond survival into success.

#BlackCulture #blackOwned #blackOwnedBusiness

Incredible Idea! Woman Launches Mobile Gas Delivery Service – Fuel Flo https://shinemycrown.com/incredible-idea-woman-launches-mobile-gas-delivery-service-fuel-flo/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Innovation #WomenInBusiness #BlackOwned #Entrepreneurship #MobileGasDelivery

Happy Mother’s Day 🌹 to all you strong and loving mums, step-mums, grandmums and chosen mums out there!

A bit of 🔥 from @messinabottle

#messinabottle #blackowned #smallbusiness #genius

How to Boycott Target Forever But Keep Buying From The Same Black-Owned Businesses https://shinemycrown.com/how-to-boycott-target-forever-but-keep-buying-from-the-same-black-owned-businesses/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BoycottTarget #SupportBlackBusinesses #BlackOwned #MelodyAngel #BRC

Meet Gia Harris: The Woman Making Waves For Starting The First Black-Owned Mining Community in Zambia https://shinemycrown.com/meet-gia-harris-the-woman-making-waves-for-starting-the-first-black-owned-mining-community-in-zambia/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #GiaHarris #BlackOwned #Empowerment #GenerationalWealth #MiningCommunity

Nontraditional college courses, "Black Smithsonian" debate, Black-owned comic bookstores
#Blerds #comics #books #blackowned #BlackTwitter
https://defendernetwork.com/news/houston-community-college-courses/ via @defendernetwork

Head2Toe Magazine and Ent. April 2025 Issue

Head2Toe Magazine & Entertainment’s April Issue is Here!

This month, we’re diving into the power of words in building a successful marriage. Whether spoken in love, encouragement, or understanding, the right words can strengthen the foundation of any relationship.

But that’s not all! Visit Head2ToeMag.com for:

💍 Behind-the-Veil stories on love and commitment

💼 Beauty, Business & Beyond Professionals Directory—your go-to for Black-owned businesses

💰 Head2ToeMag Perks—exclusive discount codes from our business partners

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Christina Betancourt Johnson: Meet The Founder of First Black and Latina Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company https://shinemycrown.com/christina-betancourt-johnson-meet-the-founder-of-first-black-and-latina-vertically-integrated-cannabis-company/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Cannabis #WomenInBusiness #BlackOwned #LatinaEntrepreneur #DiversityInBusiness