Black-Owned Business List

Supporting Black-Owned Businesses

At Civility Localized, we are passionate about supporting small, local businesses. We are also big fans of promoting Black-owned businesses! That’s why we’ve updated and expanded the list of Black-owned businesses we shared exclusively with our Newsletter subscribers in December 2024.

If you want to support small businesses and explore the rich cultural tapestry of the Carolinas and beyond, we hope you’ll consider patronizing some of the Black-owned businesses listed here. If you saw the list as it was published in 2024, you’ll notice that it’s even more expansive here. We’ve included links to social media presence whenever possible and added more locations.

Join us as we celebrate Black entrepreneurship and support small businesses.

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Charlotte, NC

1. Ebony Wine & Spirits - This Black-owned liquor store offers a wide selection of wines, spirits, and beers.

   • Website: https://ebonywineandspirits.com/

   • IG: @ebonywineandspirits

2. The Urban Reader - A curated selection of books with a focus on Black authors and stories. Owner Sonyah Spencer is always evolving the business.

   • Website: https://www.urbanreaderbook.com/

   • IG: @urbanreaderbook

3. Archive CLT - Black-woman-owned coffee shop celebrating and archiving Black culture in west Charlotte. Features locally roasted coffees.

   • Website: https://www.archiveclt.com/

   • IG: @archive_clt

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Winston-Salem, NC

1. Lunchbox Dreams Media Group - This Black-owned production company offers videography services, photography services, and more.

   • Website: https://www.lunchboxdreamsmedia.com/

   • IG: @lunchboxdreamsmedia

2. JK Woodworked Creations - This Black-owned woodworking business is built to strengthen the arts community in Winston Salem and offers hand-crafted art installations and custom woodwork:

   • Website: https://www.jkwoodworkedcreations.com/

   • IG: @jkwoodworkedcreationsllc

3. Mona & Associates Design, LLC - A LEED Certified MWBE/HUB design firm specializing in environmental interior design and fine art.

   • Website: https://www.monaassociates.com/art-consulting

   • IG: @monaart

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Asheville, NC

1. Grind AVL - Coffee shop & co-working space offering food, hot beverages, and a sense of community.

   • Website: https://grindavl.club/

   • IG: @grind.avl

2. Noir Collective - Black-owned art gallery and boutique offering a variety of art, jewelry, and other goods.

   • Website: https://noircollectiveavl.com/

   • IG: @noircollectiveavl

3. Asheville ProLash and Salon - A tranquil setting to get nails, lashes, facials, and more. Relax and enjoy luxury spa services.

   1. Website: https://www.ashevilleprolash.com/

   2. IG: @ashevilleprolash

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Charleston, SC

1. Arun Drummond - Multidisciplinary African American artist honoring Gullah culture and more. Featured at the Miller Gallery and IAAM.

• Website: https://themillergallery.com/collections/arun-drummond

• IG: @arundrummondstudio

2. The Tiny Tassel - This colorful and welcoming shop offers jewelry and apparel amongst other treasures. Visitors are always delighted.

• Website: https://thetinytassel.com/pages/our-story

• IG: @thetinytassel

3. Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar - Discover new wines through a special guest experience that includes tasting domestic and international wines, music, small bites, and more.

• Website: https://www.graftchs.com/

• IG: @graftchs

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We hope you enjoyed this short-list of Black-owned businesses in the Carolinas. Of course, this is only a small fraction of the options out there, but hopefully it proves useful on your journey to patronizing small businesses. Together we can strengthen all communities through hyper-local economic growth, community development, and intentional placemaking.

To find even more Black-owned establishments, check out the Additional Resources section below.

Additional Resources:

• Charlotte Black-Owned: This website provides a directory of Black-owned businesses in Charlotte, North Carolina.

  • Website: https://www.cltblackowned.com/

• WSBCC Directory: This website provides a list of Black-owned businesses in Winston-Salem.

  • Website: https://www.wsbcc.org/directory

• Explore Asheville: This site has a September 2024 article highlighting Black-owned businesses in Asheville, NC.

  Website: https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/celebrating-black-owned-businesses-asheville-nc

• Black Charleston: Amplifying Charleston South Carolina’s Black businesses, culture, and experiences.

  • Website: https://www.blackcharlestonpros.org/company

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