How?
Where?
Why?
we work hard and wish to
spend our money wisely
(which is why I believe)
when graced
with the opportunity
it is a blessing
to support our locally operated
Black Owned Businesses
(B.O.B)
Where?
Why?
we work hard and wish to
spend our money wisely
(which is why I believe)
when graced
with the opportunity
it is a blessing
to support our locally operated
Black Owned Businesses
(B.O.B)
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The Gardner Family
"The Family w/ Teens"
First of all...
When you find a business you "love" with
business owners who "love you back"
support them!
Some of our favorite local family businesses
are Korean, Vietnamese, Latino, and Italian
But for ice cream?
It's got to be...
Ken's Ice Cream
(Ken's Ice Cream has been a staple in our
neighborhood for as long as I can remember)
In fact...
my closest middle school friends and I
walked here everyday after school
and
EVERY DAY
Ms. Wanda made sure our chocolate chip cookies
were fresh out of the oven just in time for our arrival
Ice Cream and Cookies were
the perfect "after school" snack!
Shades of Color
When I received this beautiful
woven bag as a gift earlier this year
I was pleasantly surprised to
discover they were my neighbors
"Find your purpose in life, and live it"
The best part?
When I reached out...
they reached right back!
I learned that...
Shades of Color has been in business for 25 years,
collaborates with local artists, consistently builds upon
their product line, and has something for everyone!
calendars
mugs
bags
décor
Seeing a positive reflection of yourself
greatly affects your self identity.
Representation matters!
"The Family w/ Teens"
First of all...
When you find a business you "love" with
business owners who "love you back"
support them!
Some of our favorite local family businesses
are Korean, Vietnamese, Latino, and Italian
But for ice cream?
It's got to be...
Ken's Ice Cream
(Ken's Ice Cream has been a staple in our
neighborhood for as long as I can remember)
In fact...
my closest middle school friends and I
walked here everyday after school
and
EVERY DAY
Ms. Wanda made sure our chocolate chip cookies
were fresh out of the oven just in time for our arrival
Ice Cream and Cookies were
the perfect "after school" snack!
Ms.Wanda recently handed the family
business down to her grandchildren...
Stop by and say hello!
--------------------------Shades of Color
When I received this beautiful
woven bag as a gift earlier this year
I was pleasantly surprised to
discover they were my neighbors
"Find your purpose in life, and live it"
The best part?
When I reached out...
they reached right back!
I learned that...
Shades of Color has been in business for 25 years,
collaborates with local artists, consistently builds upon
their product line, and has something for everyone!
calendars
mugs
bags
décor
Seeing a positive reflection of yourself
greatly affects your self identity.
Representation matters!
-Black Enterprise
(do yourself a favor and
check out their full product line)
www.shadescalendars.com
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Textured Tech
I had been looking for a
Black Owned Beauty Supply
and was thrilled when a new one opened
(just one block from our intersection of "Double Grace")
then...
when I chopped my hair,
my stylist suggested I stop in to see
her friends at Textured Tech
(who provide)
-haircare and skincare products
-professional consultations
-wigs, extensions, braids
and
educational workshops/demos
because...
the "Black Hair" experience
is a unique and important one
(do yourself a favor and
check out their full product line)
www.shadescalendars.com
---------------------------
Textured Tech
I had been looking for a
Black Owned Beauty Supply
and was thrilled when a new one opened
(just one block from our intersection of "Double Grace")
then...
when I chopped my hair,
my stylist suggested I stop in to see
her friends at Textured Tech
(who provide)
-haircare and skincare products
-professional consultations
-wigs, extensions, braids
and
educational workshops/demos
because...
the "Black Hair" experience
is a unique and important one
Get the app or order online
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(and this one is personal...)
as we've watched our
sister/friend
build
brand
expand
her family business!
Is it HOT in here?
Yes ma'am!
www.hotvillechicken.com
So come on in...
wipe your feet
take a seat
and prepare to stay awhile
as the down home ambience,
welcoming staff, and good food
(literally)
warms you from the inside out!
Hotville Chicken and Chops LA
Kim Prince
says...
"We're just frying chicken, y'all"
but when you
meet her
experience the Nashville
"southern hospitality"
and
witness "the family" interacting
(while serving with a smile)
you'll know that it's
way more than just chicken...
it's a whole lotta love!!
An opportunity to take the taste home is coming soon!
(and this one is personal...)
as we've watched our
sister/friend
build
brand
expand
her family business!
Is it HOT in here?
Yes ma'am!
www.hotvillechicken.com
So come on in...
wipe your feet
take a seat
and prepare to stay awhile
as the down home ambience,
welcoming staff, and good food
(literally)
warms you from the inside out!
Hotville Chicken and Chops LA
Kim Prince
says...
"We're just frying chicken, y'all"
but when you
meet her
experience the Nashville
"southern hospitality"
and
witness "the family" interacting
(while serving with a smile)
you'll know that it's
way more than just chicken...
it's a whole lotta love!!
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