Buy From A Black Woman is expanding with the launch of Buy From A Black Business. The platform will now showcase all Black-owned businesses, allowing those in the community and beyond to support Black entrepreneurs. “Black businesses aren’t lacking talent or dedication; they’re lacking infrastructure and the kind of long-term support that helps entrepreneurs create generational wealth,” Nikki Porcher, founder of Buy From A Black Woman and Buy From A Black Business, said in a press release. BFABW expanding into a new platform As large corporations and brands continue to
H&M has ended its partnership with the non-profit Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW) and paid the $83,000 it owed the organization almost a month after it was due, as reported by ADWEEK. BFABW was founded by Nikki Porcher in 2016. It provides Black women with educational programs, an online guide to hundreds of female-owned Black businesses, and funding to help Black women business owners achieve success. In 2021, H&M partnered with BFABW, hosting special events, and participating in its business accelerator, and organizing activities and donations tailored to Black-owned businesses.
August is National Black Business Month, a time to honor and support the economic contributions of Black entrepreneurs. As we acknowledge the role these businesses play we have highlighted platforms that make it easier for consumers to discover and support Black-owned businesses. Here are some of the top Black business marketplaces and directories you should know about. WeBuyBlack WeBuyBlack is the largest online marketplace for Black-owned businesses, offering a wide range of products from clothing to home essentials. Founded by Sharif Rasheed, this platform is often referred to as the
