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BLK & Bold
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Specialty coffee and tea
Owners: Pernell Cezar & Rod Johnson (co-founders). The co-founders built a beverage company that links everyday coffee and tea purchases with support for young people.
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Partake Foods
United States · online and retail
Allergy-friendly cookies and snacks
Owners: Denise Woodard (founder). Woodard created Partake after her daughter's food allergies highlighted a need for more inclusive snacks.
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MahoganyBooks
Washington, D.C. / Maryland, United States · online
Books by, for and about the African diaspora; author events
Owners: Derrick A. Young, Ramunda Lark Young & Adrian Young. Founded in 2007, this family-run bookstore grew from an online shop into a gathering place connecting readers with Black authors.
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Puzzle Huddle
United States · online
Children's puzzles, educational gifts and representation-focused home products
Owners: Matthew Goins (founder), supported by Marnel Goins. Goins began creating puzzles in 2018 after finding few products that represented his children. The company uses diverse images to celebrate learning and possibility.
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Greentop Gifts
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · online
Multicultural gift wrap, celebration decorations and gifts
Owners: Jacquelyn Rodgers (founder). Rodgers started the business after searching for wrapping paper featuring a Black Santa. Its designs bring representation to family celebrations.
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Greentop Gifts
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · online
Multicultural gift wrap, celebration decorations and gifts
Owners: Jacquelyn Rodgers (founder). Rodgers started the business after searching for wrapping paper featuring a Black Santa. Its designs bring representation to family celebrations.
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Love & Nudes
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · online
Skin-tone bras and underwear in shades for women of colour
Owners: Chantal Carter (founder). Carter developed clothing in a broader range of skin tones to address missing representation in everyday fashion.
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A growing collection of Black business stories, products and services. Explore 1628 published profiles with linked evidence. Ownership sources and review dates are shown below.
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4YE
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWhat they sell
Clothing and fashion accessories
Business story
4YE is listed by ByBlacks under clothing brand in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its published website is linked below; contact the business for current offerings and availability.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not an independent shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-13 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
6ai Technologies Inc.
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Toronto, OntarioWhat they sell
Technology and digital services
Business story
6ai Technologies Inc. is listed by ByBlacks in its Black Canadian business directory. This snapshot covers its published location and service category; contact the business for current offerings.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not our own shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-06 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
8 Weapons
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWhat they sell
Fitness and wellness services
Business story
8 Weapons is listed by ByBlacks under fitness in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Its published website is linked below; contact the business for current offerings and availability.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not an independent shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-13 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
876 JamRock Restaurant
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Etobicoke, Ontario, CanadaWhat they sell
Catering and event food services
Business story
876 JamRock Restaurant is listed by ByBlacks under caterers in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. Its published website is linked below; contact the business for current offerings and availability.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not an independent shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-13 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
9 Mile Jamaican & International Cuisine
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWhat they sell
Restaurant food and dining
Business story
9 Mile Jamaican & International Cuisine is listed by ByBlacks under restaurants in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its published website is linked below; contact the business for current offerings and availability.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not an independent shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-13 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
9-1-1 Hair Units
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWhat they sell
Hair and beauty services
Business story
9-1-1 Hair Units is listed by ByBlacks under beauty salon in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its published website is linked below; contact the business for current offerings and availability.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not an independent shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-13 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
9:16 Stories
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.2555 Hingston Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, H4A 2J3What they sell
Graphic design and creative services
Business story
9:16 Stories is listed by ByBlacks in its Black Canadian business directory. This snapshot covers its published location and service category; contact the business for current offerings.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not our own shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-06 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
904 culture
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Jacksonville, FL, United StatesWhat they sell
Media & Entertainment products or services; see the business website for current details.
Business story
904 culture is listed in AfroBizWorld’s directory of Black-owned businesses. Visit its website for current offerings and availability.
Ownership evidence: AfroBizWorld lists this business in its explicitly Black-owned business directory. This is directory-reported ownership, not independent shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-13 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
98.5 Island Fever FM
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Orlando, FL, United StatesWhat they sell
Media & Entertainment products or services; see the business website for current details.
Business story
98.5 Island Fever FM is listed in AfroBizWorld’s directory of Black-owned businesses. Visit its website for current offerings and availability.
Ownership evidence: AfroBizWorld lists this business in its explicitly Black-owned business directory. This is directory-reported ownership, not independent shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-13 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
A Cookie Called Quest
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Toronto, OntarioWhat they sell
Baked goods and desserts
Business story
A Cookie Called Quest is listed by ByBlacks in its Black Canadian business directory. This snapshot covers its published location and service category; contact the business for current offerings.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not our own shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-06 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
A Different Booklist
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWhat they sell
Event venue services
Business story
A Different Booklist is listed by ByBlacks under venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its published website is linked below; contact the business for current offerings and availability.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not an independent shareholder certification.
Ownership source reviewed 2026-10-13 · Directory-reported ownershipBLACK BUSINESS PROFILE
A Taste of Soul
Owner names are not confirmed in this profile; see the linked directory listing.Wasaga Beach, Ontario, CanadaWhat they sell
Catering and event food services
Business story
A Taste of Soul is listed by ByBlacks under caterers in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada. Its published website is linked below; contact the business for current offerings and availability.
Ownership evidence: ByBlacks lists this business in a category expressly described as Black Canadian-owned. This is directory-reported ownership, not an independent shareholder certification.
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