Celebrate Juneteenth by Supporting Black-owned Brands
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the confederate states on June 19, 1865. Although the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in 1863, it would take two more years for this news to reach the deepest parts of the South.
This coming Monday, June 20, 2022, will be the second Juneteenth officially recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S. The first recorded celebrations of Juneteenth took place around 1867, and the holiday was originally celebrated among communities in Galveston, Austin, and Houston in Texas, and in other southern states through parades, prayer, and other festivities. However, as time passed the holiday became more widely celebrated.
As a minority-owned media outlet, we fully support small and family-owned businesses. Our gift guides mainly focus on fresh small businesses and trending family-owned brands.
In observance of Juneteenth, we celebrate by recognizing the following incredible Black-owned brands. They are created by fearless and inspiring business owners and innovators.
Founded by I'sha Dunston in 2017 in Los Angeles, Izayla is a contemporary womenswear brand specializing in luxury versatile prêt-à-porter.
The brand’s mission is tailored to three significant areas: representation, women empowerment and integrity. Representation is significant to I'sha especially being a Black woman in the fashion industry. She aims to inspire other Black women to follow their dreams and not be afraid of the fashion industry. Producing and keeping jobs in the United States was always a part of the of the plan since I'sha started Izayla. The owner and designer takes pride in domestic craftsmanship while ensuring ethical compensation for all of her freelance contractors.
Izayla has been seen on Kelly Rowlands and Gabrielle Union. You can find the ready-to-wear line at Saks Fifth Avenue or buy it online from their Instagram page.
The Worthington Collection is specially designed to remove odors permanently from any room. The Black woman-owned brand was founded out of necessity by Sarah Clifford Owen, a busy mom, full-time healthcare professional and candlemaker, who hand-pours her vegan candles.
Give yourself the gift of relaxation and enjoy a fresher home while transforming it with these beautifully fragranced and odor-eliminating candles, all featuring a clean burn.
The fragrances are certified safe and free of toxic chemicals and harsh ingredients. Clear the air with the only luxury dual-purpose candle that is truly odor-eliminating!
As seen on “Shark Tank” Chef Shawn Davis otherwise known as Chef Big Shake is serving up some authentic Nashville hot chicken.
His delectable chicken and ingredient packages and delicious hot sauces are sold on Chef Big Shake's online store. Gift options are also offered ranging from spice packs to entire Big Shake’s meals, shipped on dry ice and delivered right to the door anywhere in the country, as featured on Man vs. Food and Access Hollywood.. Our favorites:
Big Shake’s Crispy Crunchy Breaded Hot Wings delivers either 50 or 100 of the famous wings. You can choose from four heat levels, including no heat, mild, hot, and very hot. Heating instructions are included.
Big Shake’s Seasonings give you the tools to grill some great meals this summer by opting for seasoning salt, hot seasoning, ghost pepper powder, or fried chicken flour. There's even a Big Shake's Ultimate Gift Box features fish fry, fried chicken flour, cornbread mix, Nashville hot seasoning, various hot sauces, and cooking instructions. The fried chicken flour is delicious. Your chicken tenders or wings will be perfectly crispy and crunchy. Deserving of a shoutout is also Big Shake’s hot seasoning. They are versatile and can amp up any fried treats.
Chef Big Shake’s journey from dishwasher to head chef, and now business owner of a successful brand offering franchising opportunities, is an inspiring story of passion and delicious pursuit of the American Dream.
Basketball Wives Executive Producer Shaunie O’Neal is adding another business venture to her lengthy list of entrepreneurial accomplishments. Along with her newly-wedded husband, Pastor Keion Henderson, they launched KESH by partnering with LA-based Looptify, a marketplace specializing in bringing celebrities and influencers merchandise directly to their fans.
While the busy mother of five is also the center of a third reality television series, Shaunie's Home Court, she finds the time to release the modern athleisure line, which promotes unity, simplicity and family. KESH consists of comfortable lifestyle wear such as hoodies, tees, and joggers. Their matching sets are current and versatile with modern colors.
Inside Then Out has a lot to celebrate this month with Juneteenth and hitting $1 million in sales. It all began with our founder, Nya Jones, who was on her own personal journey for self-discovery and improvement. She wanted to encourage others who were similarly working on becoming the best version of themselves, to have a simple, easy way to make reflection and self-improvement a part of their daily routine.
Inside Then Out was then founded in 2020 during the pandemic with the launch of the Better Every Day Journal. Inside Then Out is the ultimate tool in fostering a stronger understanding and relationship with yourself. Their collection of modern, minimalistic products help you prioritize self-care and growth in your daily life. Since then we have expanded to offer a collection of modern, minimalistic products that help you prioritize self-care and growth in your daily life.
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