Support Black-Owned Businesses

745 Atlantic Ave., Floor 8, Boston | 617-545-7842 | Website

Delivers training and consulting with one of the most diverse talent pools in the United States for some of the world’s top brands, and partners with national systems integrators to augment their teams with that same diverse expertise.

Norwood | 877-388-3627 | Website

Opened in 2015 by Victoria Jones, Inbound offers screen printing of your design or text directly to garments of your choice; embroidery; and promotional products.

617-580-0870 | Website

Website design and development aimed at eliminating the digital divide by helping mission-driven businesses and organizations utilize technology to drive economic, social, and cultural change.

Lynn | 781-593-7197 | Website

A certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), founded in Lynn in 1996. Offers promotional products, such as apparel, bags, drinkware, and more, including embroidery. Received the Minority Supplier Firm of the Year Award.

100 Franklin St., Boston | 877-663-8648 | Website

The nation’s largest Black-owned bank, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and Miami. A designated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving low to moderate income communities and committed to increasing financial literacy through workshops and events. Offers banking, lending, and credit card services.

233 River St., Cambridge | 617-354-7644 | Website

Southern-cooked soul food, including vegetarian options. Named Best Soul Food in 2023 by Boston magazine: “Purveyors of proper American soul food.”

604 Columbus Ave, South End | 617-536-1100 | Website

Under the new ownership of Nia Grace, co-founder of the recently launched Boston Black Hospitality Coalition. Named Best Brunch in 2022 and one of the Top 50 Restaurants in 2022 by Boston magazine: “Soul food gets dressed in its Sunday best at this restaurant/club featuring live music most nights and at Sunday brunch.”

discovervegans@gmail.com | Website

Catering company focused on plant-based/vegan foods, founded in 2019 by chef and owner Sabrina Vixama.

377 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain | 617-942-7192 | Website

Traditional Ethiopian comfort food, including vegetarian choices.

2 McCraw Street, Roslindale | 617-942-7192 | Website

Family-owned and operated. Window-service house-made bagels, cheeses, sandwiches, and sweets.

185 Talbot Ave., Dorchester (Codman Square) | 617-362-8995 | Website

Farm-to-plate, multicultural food truck, restaurant, and catering company specializing in Caribbean and American fusion dishes and working to increase access to healthy, locally-sourced, culturally relevant food for all of Boston. Recognized by Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for “innovation & growth” with Small Business of the Year 2023 award.

225 Centre St., Jamaica Plain | 617-708-0465

182 Western Ave., Allston | 617-903-4559

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Founded by Chef Ernie Campbell in 2012 as a private chef service. Now offers a restaurant, food truck, and full-service catering. Named Best Food Truck in 2020 by Boston magazine.

Boston | 857-271-6579 | Website

A one-stop shop, family-owned and operated. Offers Latin-soul cuisine, along with gourmet hotdogs and plant-based sausages. Also specializes in party/event planning and kids’ birthdays, including bouncy houses, laser tag, cotton candy machines, karaoke, movie projectors, slide shows, and custom T-shirts. Food truck available.

1096 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | 617-566-4144 | Website

Vegan comfort food that intentionally appeals to non-vegans as well. Restaurant and catering services.

1238 River St., Hyde Park |  617-276-3729 |  Website

Caribbean, Latin, and Asian fusion flavors developed by Grenada native Chef Olrie Roberts. Lunch, dinner, and brunch. Food truck available.

196 Quincy St., Dorchester |  781-661-8623 | Website

A woman-owned, family-supported business established in 2003, providing vegan desserts, such as carrot cake, banana bread, pecan pie, and cookies.

1755 Centre St., West Roxbury | 857-273-3244 | Website

Bakery, café, and cake shop, established in 2007 by pastry chef Carlene O’Garro. Custom cakes and cake pops, as well as daily breakfast pastries and sweets at the café.

857-342-2468 | Website

What began for owner and lead baker Markita Durant as a family activity and a passion has become a business, offering custom design, classic layer cakes, designer cupcakes, and pound cakes.

196 Quincy St., Dorchester  | 718-473-4112 | Website

Teresa Thompson Maynard set out to create a nut-free cupcake in response to her children’s allergies. Now she runs a custom cakes and bakery business out of Commonwealth Kitchen in Dorchester.

114 South St., Jamaica Plain | 617-652-9595 | Website

Founder Tracy Skelly opened a cozy café where little ones and their caregivers can play, relax, and snack on fresh, culturally diverse foods.

46 Joy St., Beacon Hill | 617-725-0022 | Website

New England’s largest museum dedicated to preserving, conserving, and interpreting the contributions of African Americans. Guided exhibition tours, educational programs, and a museum store. Facility rentals available.

487 Norfolk St., Mattapan | 617-989-9920 | Website

UFI’s mission is to “develop and promote urban farming to engage individuals in growing food and building a healthy community.” Manages seven farms in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan, sells produce to local restaurant partners, and works on food insecurity issues. Sign up for their newsletter to find out how to get involved.

427 Massachusetts Avenue, South End | 617-424-1408 | Website

Founded in 1947 by Barbadian immigrant Joseph L. Walcott. Still operated as a family business, hosting three bands per night featuring blues, funk, jazz, and Latin jazz salsa.

623 Tremont St., Boston | 617-997-7097 | Website

Boutique gift shop curated by owner Jae’da Turner, featuring 20+ brands under one roof, including soaps, lotions, candles, bookmarks, journals, clothing, chocolates, and more.

857-228-7050 | Website

Founder Nefisa Siraj immigrated to Boston from Ethiopia and created Cini Coffee to bring the quality, tradition, and community of Ethiopian coffee culture with her.

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Candles, body butter, room spray, and home accessories. Handmade products that are environmentally friendly, safe, and unique.

57 Warren St., Roxbury | 617-541-1722 | Website

Leonard Egerton and Clarrissa Cropper run this community bookstore located in the heart of Nubian Square. With the mission of “changing minds one book at a time,” the store includes works by and about the African diaspora.

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Founder Kamaal Jarrett was born in Jamaica and raised in Milton. His handcrafted sauces use unique flavors and recipes designed to enhance every dish.

Braintree | 781-990-5124 | Website

Boston-based Ivy C. Lawson is an engineer turned bee farmer who uses raw honey and 100% natural and organic ingredients to create shampoo, conditioners, anti-wrinkle cream, and toothpaste, as well as selling honey on its own.

Dorchester | 617-276-8097 | Website

Founder and CEO Celeste Croxton-Tate channels her love of Indian and Caribbean spices and flavors into her line of spice blends.

Dorchester | 617-610-2553 | Website

Natasha Williams is the CEO and creator of this organic skincare company. All natural, homemade vegan products. Available to retail or wholesale customers.

303 Columbus Ave., South End | 857-250-2509 | Website

Black-owned and woman-owned wine store founded by a husband and wife team. Known for developing the Progressive Scale, a unique way of organizing wine by its body, rather than by varietal or region.

North Andover | 800-383-8309 | Website

A full service, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) company, specializing in asphalt and pavement maintenance, sealcoating, line striping, and snow removal, with over a decade of experience in commercial and residential property work.

Boston | 617-825-1200 | Website

The largest and oldest 100% Black- owned and operated oil company in New England. With more than 50 years in business, the ownership of the company remains in the Grimes family with Calvin M. Grimes, Jr. as president.

Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Brookline, Chestnut Hill, parts of Dedham, Newton, Roxbury | 617-294-9455 | Website

Dog walking, dog playgroup, dog sitting, and cat sitting services. Founded by Darrell Kelton and Javier Vega and based in Jamaica Plain, with services throughout the Boston area.

Boston | 617-462-2426 | Website

Artist Kyia Watkins and DJ Al Watkins curate “Paint Your Peace” parties. Kyia also wowed the TI team (and lots of kids) at Brookline Day doing face-painting at our table.

Athene Wilson | divadish2@aol.com | 617-594-9338

Dream Team “rocks crowds at weddings, parties, and corporate events” with a “mix of music designed to fit your unique crowd.” TI’s Thel Klein says, “Great dance band for any occasion!”

492 Dudley St., Roxbury | 617-989-1263 | Website

Harnessing over 20 years of experience to deliver beautiful and affordable floral arrangements to the Boston area, in private homes, offices, and special event venues.

Norwood | 877-388-3627 | Website

Opened in 2015 by Victoria Jones, Inbound offers screen printing of your design or text directly to garments of your choice; embroidery; and promotional products.

Lynn | 781-593-7197 | Website

A certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), founded in Lynn in 1996. Offers promotional products, such as apparel, bags, drinkware, and more, including embroidery. Received the Minority Supplier Firm of the Year Award.

Boston | 857-271-6579 | Website

A one-stop shop, family-owned and operated. Offers Latin soul cuisine, along with gourmet hotdogs and plant-based sausages. Also specializes in party/event planning and kids’ birthdays, including bouncy houses, laser tag, cotton candy machines, karaoke, movie projectors, slide shows, and custom T-shirts. Food truck available.

389 Centre St., Jamaica Plain | 617-522-6453 | Website

Traditional Ethiopian food, including vegetarian options. Offers dine-in (including seasonal outdoor seating) or takeout.

2255 Dorchester Ave., Boston | 617-698-0103

23 Drydock Ave., Boston | 617-698-0103

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Gourmet burgers with a Caribbean flair, made from grass-fed beef. Also includes a veggie burger. Founded by Boston native Tambo Barrow.

233 River St., Cambridge | 617-354-7644 | Website

Southern-cooked soul food, including vegetarian options. Named Best Soul Food in 2023 by Boston magazine: “Purveyors of proper American soul food.”

611 Columbia Rd., Dorchester | 617-329-6910 | Website

Spotlights global comfort food through the lens of the African diaspora, inside the historic Boston landmark Comfort Station in the Upham’s Corner neighborhood of Dorchester. Named Best New Restaurant in 2023 by Boston magazine: “Comfort Kitchen’s menu expertly trots the globe.”

604 Columbus Ave, South End | 617-536-1100 | Website

Under the new ownership of Nia Grace, co-founder of the recently launched Boston Black Hospitality Coalition. Named Best Brunch in 2022 and one of the Top 50 Restaurants in 2022 by Boston magazine: “Soul food gets dressed in its Sunday best at this restaurant/club featuring live music most nights and at Sunday brunch.”

377 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain | 617-942-7192 | Website

Traditional Ethiopian comfort food, including vegetarian choices.

185 Talbot Ave., Dorchester (Codman Square) | 617-362-8995 | Website

Farm-to-plate, multicultural food truck, restaurant, and catering company specializing in Caribbean and American fusion dishes and working to increase access to healthy, locally-sourced, culturally relevant food for all of Boston. Recognized by Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for “innovation & growth” with Small Business of the Year 2023 award.

225 Centre St., Jamaica Plain | 617-708-0465

182 Western Ave., Allston | 617-903-4559

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Founded by Chef Ernie Campbell in 2012 as a private chef service. Now offers a restaurant, food truck, and full-service catering. Named Best Food Truck in 2020 by Boston magazine.

114 South St., Jamaica Plain | 617-652-9595 | Website

Founder Tracy Skelly opened a cozy café where little ones and their caregivers can play, relax, and snack on fresh, culturally diverse foods.

1250 Massachusetts Ave., Dorchester | 617-307-7674 | Website

Originally founded by Marion and Maurice Hill in 1982 and now operated by their grandson, Geo Lambert, in partnership with Dorchester Brewing Company.

782 Tremont St., South End | 617-936-3490 | Website

261 Walnut St., Newton, 617-546-8010 | Website

Italian restaurant named one of the Top 50 Restaurants in 2022 by Boston magazine: “The hospitality is warm, the portions are hearty, and the noodles are dreamy.” Chef/owner Douglass Williams was named one of the top 10 Best New Chefs in America in 2020 by Food & Wine magazine.

340 Washington St., Dorchester | 617-237-9033 | Website

Founded in 2017 in the Four Corners neighborhood of Dorchester. Juices, smoothies, shakes, combo meals, wraps, and grain bowls. Named Best Vegetarian Restaurant in 2022 by Boston magazine: “a refreshing sight in a landscape of vegetarian restaurants relying on heavily processed faux meats. Here, the menu actually celebrates plants.”

30 Dunster St., Cambridge | 617-492-6444 | Website

Pizza, salads, and sandwiches, available for takeout or delivery.

​888A Morton St., Mattapan | 617-436-0485 | Website

Southern comfort food with all the fixings, using recipes gathered across five generations of three families with strong southern roots, each steeped in the tradition of BBQ and soul food.

266 Bowdoin St., Dorchester | 617-282-1998 | Website

Traditional Cape Verdean dishes at this restaurant named after Cape Verdean singer, Cesaria Evora, who often dined here after her shows in the Boston area. 

1096 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | 617-566-4144 | Website

Vegan comfort food that intentionally appeals to non-vegans as well. Restaurant and catering services. 

Boston: 568 Cambridge St. | 617-782-7625

Randolph: 1225 N. Main St., | 781-767-9200

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Founded in 2013. Offers dine-in, pickup, and delivery of pizza, subs, salads, fries, pasta, and more.

2306 Washington St., Nubian Square | 617-541-9000

100 Hanover St., Boston Public Market

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Southern-inspired menu created by long-time Boston chef Cheryl Straughter, who applies her knowledge of different cultures and flavors to cherished family recipes passed down through generations.

185 Dudley St., Roxbury | 617-708-0245 | Website

Owner and chef Cecilia Lizotte designed this West African bar and lounge that serves traditional Nigerian food. Live entertainment and dancing on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

389 Maverick St. | Boston | 617-418-5890 | Website

Incorporates traditional East African food, mainly Somali, and Middle-Eastern dishes, as well as exploring Mediterranean and other Eastern cuisines. Named Best East African Restaurant in 2022 and one of the Top 50 Restaurants in 2022 by Boston magazine: “stop by now for warming shaah, hearty lamb-shank-topped spaghetti, and flaky chapati.”

1238 River St., Hyde Park |  617-276-3729 |  Website

Caribbean, Latin, and Asian fusion flavors developed by Grenada native Chef Olrie Roberts. Lunch, dinner, and brunch. Food truck available.