Skip to main content

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



Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

"Children Have a Right To Learn About Our Past"

Tracking CRT While many on the right have opposing viewpoints about the critically acclaimed phenomenon that is CRT (Critical Race Theory) that would teach the truth about the founding of America, groups like the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights say 'children have a right to learn about our past." In a press release on Wednesday, the LCCHR writes the following: WASHINGTON  – In light of the ongoing attempts to whitewash and erase the history of the United States, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, along with 79 civil rights and education organizations, today released a response condemning the attacks on critical race theory, culturally responsive curricula, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The full response is below and available  here .  “All students deserve access to an education that prepares them to succeed in college, career, and life and to fully exercise their social, political, and economic rights. Attempting to gag ed...
Post a Comment
Read more

National Action Network National Convention

The National Action Network , led by Reverend Al Sharpton , convenes this week at the DC Convention Center. The convention started off with the parents of Trayvon Martin speaking at the convention on the arrest of George Zimmerman, the murderer of their son. The event also hosted Magic Johnson and Department of Justice head, Eric Holder. The convention will continue through this week. Watch live streams below. officialnationalactionnetwork on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free
Post a Comment
Read more

Howard Dean, Phylicia Rashad, Sorry For 'Insensitive' Cosby Tweet

Phylicia Rashad , Howard alum and recently appointed Dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University, offered her sincere apologies to the university’s parents and students after showing her support this week for Bill Cosby who was released from jail on sexual assault charges.  Bill Cosby with Phylicia Rashad for The Cosby Show. (Circa 1984) Shortly after Cosby’s release, Rashad tweeted (then deleted), “FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!” along with a picture of her The Cosby Show TV husband with raised arm and fisted stance.  RELATED: Cosby Responds Her remarks got the attention of the Twitter-sphere who, along with her employer, thought Ms. Rashad’s comments were also “insensitive.” In a statement, Howard University wrote, “… her initial tweet lacked sensitivity towards survivors of sexual assault...” One Twitter user, @chellech, questioning the allegiance of Howard University to Rashad tweeted, "I wouldn't ...
Post a Comment
Read more