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Quirky, Fun Black-Owned Businesses You Need to Check Out

Quirky, Fun Black-Owned Businesses You Need to Check Out

From home decor to chocolate to cell phones cases to games and toys, these are some of the interesting Black-owned businesses we’re highlighting.

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As we always say, Black people are not a monolith. We have interests and expertise across every industry. That means we have thriving businesses in all walks of life. As you prepare for a spring cleaning or summer refresh, don’t forget to add these brands into your favorites. Bookmark this page and check out some of our favorite quirky and fun Black-owned businesses.

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Bee Love - Skincare

Bee Love - Skincare

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When it comes to beauty and skincare products, you can’t always be sure what’s really in the recipe. Bee Love uses honey-based body care essentials for a safer way to feel beautiful.

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Brown Girl Jane - Plant-Based Beauty

Brown Girl Jane - Plant-Based Beauty

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In addition to beauty products, Brown Girl Jane also offers plant-based candles, fragrances and skincare.

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Grace Eleyae - Satin-Lined Caps/Turbans

Grace Eleyae - Satin-Lined Caps/Turbans

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Protecting our hair is a full-time job that requires tools and supplies for every outing. Grace Eleyae offers the fashionable, comfortable gear that we need to keep our hair properly protected.

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Harlem Chocolate Factory - Chocolate

Harlem Chocolate Factory - Chocolate

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Yes, Harlem Chocolate Factory —m you had us at socially conscious chocolate.

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Joe’y - Coffee Alternative

Joe’y - Coffee Alternative

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Joe’y is a coffee alternative that uses mushrooms, adaptogens and superfoods to provide the energy of everyone’s morning favorite without the weird side effects of caffeine.

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Be Rooted - Journals, Office Supplies

Be Rooted - Journals, Office Supplies

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Be Rooted’s beautiful, artistic journals and office decor will definitely make your creative vibe stand out from the crowd.

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Brilliant or BS? - Trivia Game

Brilliant or BS? - Trivia Game

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Are you the lie detector or the liar? Brilliant or BS?, which challenges players to figure out when their friends and family are delivering, well, BS...is sure to lead to countless family feuds.

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Effie’s Paper - Office Supplies

Effie’s Paper - Office Supplies

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Whether you’re headed to the office or work from home, Effie’s Paper is the answer to freshening up your workspace.

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Goodee World - Gifts/Apparel

Goodee World - Gifts/Apparel

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When you’ve got that one person who’s impossible to shop for because they have almost everything, Goodee World’s wide array of unique home decor is your best friend.

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Good Vibes All Purpose Cleaner - Cleaning Products

Good Vibes All Purpose Cleaner - Cleaning Products

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A tragic accident with her son led founder and CEO Ymani Efunyale to create Good Vibes’ plant-based cleaning products. For anyone who has young children in their home or someone with underlying health conditions, these will become essential.

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Show & Tell - Gifts/Apparel

Show & Tell - Gifts/Apparel

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From wall art, to mugs, to handbags and clothing, if you can’t find something cool at Show & Tell, you’re not looking hard enough.

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Harperlman Dolls - Toys

Harperlman Dolls - Toys

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Harperlman offers dolls in a wide variety of skin tones and hair textures, which means no child will feel left out or like they’re not seen.

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Puzzle Huddle - Puzzles/Games

Puzzle Huddle - Puzzles/Games

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Since so many of us didn’t get to see ourselves in toys and games when we were young, it’s really nice to see companies like Puzzle Huddle that offer kids a chance to feel valuable and important.

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Darlyng and Co. - Baby Products

Darlyng and Co. - Baby Products

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Babies are small and adorable, but they need a lot of stuff. Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what products are essentials, but Darlyng and Co. has everything you could ever possibly need.

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Shades of Shades - Sunglasses

Shades of Shades - Sunglasses

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Shades of Shades is about high quality sunglasses that match various skin tones, so they’ll blend into your face, not dominate it.

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