Happy Juneteenth Everyoneee!!
I am back with another blog post celebrating black owned businesses and black excellence. If you are not familiar with Juneteenth, the holiday celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. People also call it Independence Day, Emancipation Day, and Black Independence Day. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger and other Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas. These troops announced the end of slavery and the end of the civil war. Even though Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was approved about 2 1/2 years earlier on January 1, 1863, many slave owners continued to hold their slaves captive. As a result, Juneteenth is a symbolic day that represents African American freedom. Earlier this week, the U.S. government recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
Many African Americans use this day to celebrate and embrace their heritage. As a way to celebrate Juneteenth below are some amazing black-owned businesses that you guys should check out!
Eighteen Twenty was created by Isaiah Collins back in 2020. This brand is a black owned unisex clothing company that specializes in high-quality seasonal apparel. Our mission is to design everything with all people in mind. Follow on Instagram @Eighteen.Twenty | Website: www.eighteentwentybrand.com
Retia’s Naturals is a natural hair care brand that believes in quality products that promotes healthy hair. Our products are paraben-free and infused with essential oils that are great for natural hair / locs. Follow the brand on Instagram: @retiasnaturals | Website: www.retiasnaturals.com
Black Smilez is a creative collective inspiring individuality and positivity through artistic expression. The organization is founded by 8 dope black creatives. Make sure to follow them on social media: Instagram | Twitter
P.S. Kori Reneé Is a black owned business that focus educating individuals on disposing and consuming clothing sustainably. The company provides closet curating, personal styling, and personal shopping services. As part of our mission, P.S. Kori Reneé practice collaboration with other black owned apparel business to spread the awareness of the amazing talent that is within the black community. Instagram | Email: p.s.korirenee@gmail.com
The Polar Movement, LLC is a multidimensional lifestyle brand consisting of a clothing company, media/entertainment company, and community outreach who's purpose is to display a Positive Out-Look About Reality. Polar’s mission is to inspire others to navigate through life as visionaries with optimistic mindsets. Follow the brand on Instagram @thepolarmovement Designer & CEO: Tirza Chase
Social Handles: IG: @tirztirz / Twitter: @Azrit_
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Owner: Mani Parris
Social Handles: IG @yuck_pke / Twitter: @yuck_pke
Website: https://www.thepolarmovement.com/
CRWN VINTAGE provides reworked designs and sustainable finds for people who enjoy expressing their personality through clothing. A lot of what I wear is based on how I feel and what gives me the most confidence. I want every person to feel comfortable and empowered while wearing my products. Everything is either reworked or hand thrifted by me. You can learn more about my brand at https://msha.ke/crwnvintage/ and follow me on social media: Depop | Instagram | Facebook | TIK TOK | Poshmark
Affluence Beauté Bar is an upcoming business created by Nesha’Mariee. She is an upcoming Esthetician servicing the DFW metroplex and the surrounding areas! She loves to service men and women to make them feel their best by enhancing their own beauty! Affluence Beauté Bar also specializes in waxing on all areas and facials. Instagram: @Nesha.Mariee
Hotep Empire is a black-owned art business founded by Rafael Leake in 2017. The brand's slogan is "Hotep is an Empire to Inspire". Hotep Empire consists of art, design, furniture, photography, and more! He also offers dope custom apparel like sweat suits, hats, fanny packs, and much more. You can follow Hotep Empire on Instagram @hotep_empire.
ROOLE, LLC was founded by Gordon Holliday. "R.O.O.L.E (Rule Over Our Lives Everyday) is a lifestyle brand that is rooted in taking charge of your own day-to-day goals & ambitions. This year R.O.O.L.E. is partnering with the Grooming Greatness Foundation - a foundation committed to educating, enriching, and empowering youth in underserved communities through exposure to the visual and performing arts. Over the course of the summer, the Grooming Greatness Foundation will be incorporating art forms of sustainable fashion design into their curriculum and will provide youth in the program with an opportunity to visit and discuss the YASUKE Exhibition.
The story of Yasuke is a fascinating story about the first black samurai. In understanding the history of traditional Japanese quilts, images of what Yasuke would wear in today’s modern times, inspired by contemporary fashion elements, were developed. In an effort to incorporate more sustainable methods of creation, donated, reworked, and up-cycled leftover materials were used to create this exhibition. Utilizing the traditional Japanese quilting style of Sashiko and Boro, 10 modern kimonos were created to honor the intersection of African and Japanese cultures through Yasuke. The Yasuke Collection fashion exhibition will be displayed at the Mint Museum Uptown from July 5, 2022 - to September 15, 2022.
This collection has been an ever-evolving process and will prove to have a lasting impact beyond the exhibition through intentional planning around educational opportunities for youth programming, artist workshops, and panel discussions. Sponsors will receive recognition for support in this exhibition and recurring community projects to come as we continue to pave the way."
Visit the Grooming Greatness Foundation website to make an online contribution http://groominggreatness.org/
EVENT: The Yasuke Collection Mint Museum Uptown Studio 229
229 S Brevard St One-Story
Charlotte, NC 28202
I hope you guys were able found some new businesses to support! Feel free to share, like, and or comment on this blog post! Stay Safe and have a great Juneteeth!✊🏾
With Love, Tae💜
*Juneteenth Reference: https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/historical-legacy-juneteenth
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