Beyoncé Supports Black Owned Everything, a Directory for Black-Owned Businesses
Black Owned Everything is a newly-launched directory for people to find and support Black-owned businesses. Ever since the Black Lives Matter movement has gained much-needed awareness this year, so has the attention to support more Black-owned businesses. However, the need to find such organizations has been difficult for some.
Welcome Tweethearts! This is #blackownedeverything curated by the one and only @ZerinaAkers. Follow us and make sure you register your biz https://t.co/YfZRBhQOfl pic.twitter.com/1L4ZUNJYvX
— blackownedeverything (@blkowndevrythng) June 20, 2020
Founded by costume designer and wardrobe curator, Zerina Akers, the Instagram account and website were created as a way for consumers to seek Black-owned businesses, such as restaurants, professional services, creative services and more.
The website has also been promoted by Beyonce. On June 19, she promoted the page on her website to celebrate Juneteenth, the day that celebrates the emancipation of slavery.
Beyoncé posted a link to promote some small black-owned businesses im celebration of Juneteenth…it’s curated by Zerina and black.owned.everything. This is dope…I’m gonna make a list of some of these businesses… pic.twitter.com/CVYJBVZ3zL
— B**** I’m back! (@oduwolefunky) June 20, 2020
If you own or know of Black-owned businesses in your area, register on blackownedeverything.co. To know more about the Black Lives Matter movement, visit blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.
