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Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday. (Just Buy Black)

Another Holiday season is upon us.  It's Holiday Season 2021 style and more and more people are looking for different and unique gift ideas to gift their loved ones this season.

Shoppers rush to stores on Black Friday for deals, look to support small businesses (like Vice President Kamala Harris, and husband, did) on Small Business Saturday, and crave Cyber Monday.

But with all those ways to shop, let's not forget about Black Businesses.  

Black businesses have struggled during the pandemic to find their footing, leaving many to pivot to find new ways to connect to, and find, customers. Companies often claim to 'back Black business' with programs focusing on lending grants and support to Black business.  

But oftentimes, a Black business is right in your own back yard.  We are highlighting Black businesses we love in the DMV.  If you know of a Black-owned business in the DMV, post it in the comment section so readers can become aware of them – and buy Black.

We're starting off by highlighting Little Aiden Press, a book publishing company started by a grandma with a focus on young readers - that stars her grandson, Aiden.

So far, grandma Sabrina Wiggins and Little Aiden Press (LAP) have published four books all designed to educate, encourage and explore reading for every child.

Says Wiggins, “LAP’s mission is to share and create books with diverse characters that will appeal to every child, helping children develop a passion for books and a life-long love of reading.”

Their motto?  Stop. Drop. Read.  (A play on words from the stop, drop, and roll fire safety technique.) LAP suggests stop to find a good book, drop and find a space to read, and lastly, read for 15-30 minutes (hopefully, everyday.)

You can find out more about Little Aiden Press at www.littleaidenpress.com.

Other BBs we like:

If puzzles are your thing, we recommend Puzzle Huddle, another creative way to inspire positivity in youth. Thinking about gifting art this season? We recommend CMB Art. Want to work on your finances this coming year? We recommend Trade and Travel and Finances Demystified to help get your finances right! Love tech? This space is a game changer. For the math lovers, you'll love Black Math Genius!

Remember to post your fave Black Business, especially in the DMV, in the comment section below, and Happy Black Business Shopping!

Happy Black Business Shopping



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