Celebrate Black Business Month By Supporting These 10 Grand Rapids Black Businesses
Happy Black Business Month!
While these businesses are highlighted in the month of August, you can (should) be supporting them all year long!
If you do not know the Black businesses here in Grand Rapids, let me educate you.
Grand Rapids Black Owned Business
There are more than 400 Black-owned businesses in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) is also an entire organization dedicated to uplifting and supporting these businesses, founded by Jamiel Robinson
You can search on GRABB's website for all of the Black-owned businesses in the area that you can support!
However, I want to share with you my favorite Black-owned businesses in the city!
Muse GR
One of the southeast side staples in the community is Muse GR, which is an interactive art gallery and event venue owned by Stephen Smith!
You can never go wrong with supporting Muse GR's events!
Daily's Beauty
Since 2018, Daily's Beauty has been allowing their clients to feel beautiful on the outside and inside!
"Our mission is to offer our clients everything they need to feel and look their best through all the latest beauty trends. We understand that life is hectic; therefore, Daily's Beauty is here when you need us the most."
I will go nowhere else for my lashes ever! You shouldn't either!
You can book an appointment here.
Justice 4 All
Founded by Julius Rogers, Justice 4 All is more than just an apparel line for justice.
"We provide apparel and accessories for today's racial justice activists that challenge, provoke, and disrupt America's post racial fallacy."
Justice 4 All also hosts the Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam every year, which is an amazing time!
Makeup By Janai
If you are ever in need of a flawless makeup artist, you HAVE to book with Janai!
Not only will she explain every single step to you but she will make you feel beautiful every step of the way.
Janai got me right for an event so you know I will be booking again!
You can book with her here!
Irie Kitchen
Want great food? Irie Kitchen will do it every time!
Irie Kitchen is a family-owned Caribbean street food restaurant. You will thank me for recommending this amazing place for you!
Go grab you some plantains!
Bump to Birth Doula Services
As a Black woman, it is extremely discouraging the statistics for deaths when it comes to Black women and pregnancies.
However, Bump to Birth Doula Services brings that comfort back to the life-bringing experience.
"We are helping families by delivering a new normal. We help by already having sorted through the overabundance of information and resources surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood in which we deliver readily available curated support that’s relevant to your family. There’s no one size fits all plan here. Bump to Birth Doula Services offers an unmatched, elevated experience in which we demonstrate unparalleled level of service, and gold standard professionalism."
R3 Station
When R3 Station says it is a healing place, they are not lying at all.
Owned by Paula Hawkins-Guy, she has provided therapy services to Actor & Comedian Bernie Mac, Olympian & Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., NFL Player David Harris and Platinum Gospel Artist & Pastor Marvin L. Sapp.
From Exercise Therapy / Weight Management Program to cupping therapy, you will leave extremely relaxed and proud of yourself.
Malamiah Juice Bar & Eatery
If you are at StudioPark, you have definitely seen Malamiah Juice Bar & Eatery. If you have not been inside, you are doing yourself a disservice!
Malamiah Juice Bar & Eatery is
"one of the premiere juice bars in Grand Rapids, Michigan serving great tasting juices with smiles and friendly faces."
The Family Reunion smoothie is the reason I always come back.
Mosby's Popcorn
I will sing Mosby's praises as long as I live! This was the first business that I walked into when I moved to Grand Rapids. The energy and love I felt from the jump was amazing!
"Mosby’s Popcorn was born out of love for the simple things in life. We’ve been making delicious, fresh popcorn since 2000 and we’re proud to call West Michigan home!"
I recommend their Dill Pickle popcorn. Thank me later!
Della Soul Records
Last but certainly not least, if you are a lover of music, Della Soul Records is where you can gravitate to.
"an eccentric and quaint vinyl record and cultural gift store to southeast Grand Rapids, MI."
As of November 1, 2023, Della Soul Records will have a physical space at 1220 Kalamazoo Street, Se, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507!
Stay tuned for details about when Della Soul Records is officially open. However, you can still grab merch and vinyls from her until then.
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