Super Juiced

Artisan Juice Retailer | Oakland

Organic juice bar in downtown Oakland with a vision to empower our people and their families to make better food choices.

Piikup

Delivery | Oakland

A socially responsible delivery service for food and retail businesses that provides holistic workforce development for disadvantaged and for formerly incarcerated community members.

Candid Art

Fashion & Apparel | Oakland

Candid Art is an artisanal jewelry, home décor and kids lifestyle brand influenced by the modern African Diaspora and cosmic geometry.

Esscents of Flowers

Florist | Oakland

A mobile flower shop that is committed to nurturing the Oakland community to blossom.

KUSH GROOVE

Smoke Shop & Apparel | Boston

Kush Groove is a smoke shop and apparel brand focused on urban style, culture, longevity and wisdom. 

All Power to the People

Fashion & Apparel | Oakland

Apparel line and brand preserving and promoting the legacy of the Black Panther Party and its founder Dr. Huey P. Newton, since 1993.

Alkali Rye

Food and Beverage | Oakland

A specialty beverage shop and tasting room in Oakland, California that offers an exciting selection of craft spirits, wines, beers, teas, and coffee.

B-Love’s Guest House

Hospitality | Oakland

A lodging and event space in a lovely victorian home for the visiting artist or professional centrally located in the California, Bay Area.

Two Chics in the Mix

Food and Beverage | Oakland + LA

Artisan bake shop with locally sourced and organic ingredients transformed into gorgeous delicious wedding cakes, pies, cookies, and so much more.

Something Better Foods

Food and Beverage | Oakland

A vegan meat company that has developed its own unique recipe of plant-based proteins that you can try at your local whole foods or their shop, Veg Hub, in East Oakland. 

Strategy Squad

Wealth Management | Oakland

A wealth management firm for women that secures their financial future through values-driven investments and guidance.

Beija Flor Naturals

Beauty and Wellness | Oakland

An organic skin and hair care company made with fair trade, nutrient rich botanicals ingredients from Brazil.

Azteca Negra

Fashion & Apparel | Hayward, CA

Azteca Negra is a culturally-conscious line of textile, handmade jewelry, accessories, and novelty pieces where indigenous, modern art, fashion, and culture intersect.

Healing Place Apothecary

Beauty and Wellness | Oakland

Rooted in holistic principals from Asia, Africa, and the Americas, handmade locally, in small batches, Healing Place Apothecary commits to bring you premium natural skin care and hair care that target the needs of diverse melanin-rich skin.

Identafire

Design / Marketing | Oakland

A design firm rooted in social impact that provides daily design support to marketing teams.

Pietisserie

Food and Beverage | Oakland

Artisan pie maker based in the heart of Oakland with unique flavors like chocolate cream, lime, and strawberry rhubarb with pick up and delivery options across the nation.

Bombilla

Marketing / Branding | Oakland

A branding & design agency on a mission to spark change through creativity, collaboration, & community.

Gourmanade

Food and Beverage | Oakland

Delicious quality lemonade made with fresh ingredients sold year round - no matter the season. 

Ancient Treasures

Beauty and Wellness | Oakland

A natural skincare company with a beauty formula created by an African Medicine Woman using ancient wisdom for ageless skin. 

Glo Girl Cosmetics

Beauty and Wellness | Oakland

A new age beauty brand that celebrates and empowers the diverse beauty of women across the globe.

HOX Sports

Sports Apparel | Oakland

A sports uniform company where your school, team or organization can get the high-quality customizable uniforms seen in professional and collegiate sports.

Bossmom Nation

Fashion & Apparel | Lithonia, GA

A motherhood lifestyle and apparel brand that seeks to build a nation that takes care of mothers. 

Coils to Locs

Health Care | Boston

A medical wig company for women of color searching for kinky, coily, braided, or locked wig styles at cancer center hospitals.

Coco Noir Wine

Food and Beverage | Oakland

Coco Noir provides the ultimate wine experience, paired with the beauty of local arts in an intimate space to sip, converse, reflect and enjoy exquisite rare varietals.

PJS Consultants

Marketing / Communications | Oakland

A marketing and communications firm that increases the awareness and market leadership of community-minded organizations through values driven campaigns.

C. Joy Boutique

Fashion & Apparel | Pittsburg, CA

A boutique to accentuate natural beauty with quality accessories and clothing that complements and highlights one’s personality.

Courtsmith

Athletic Apparel | Oakland

Athletic apparel and uniforms that are designed to help improve your athletic performance infusing confidence & inspiration with cutting edge technology.

Run The World

Fashion & Apparel | Oakland

Run the World is a community empowerment apparel brand founded in Oakland, California that seeks to improve the spiritual, social, and intellectual conditions of communities.

Solomon Consulting Group, LLC

Data Technology Company | Boston

Solomon Group, created a platform to collect and synthesize data which is use to improve communication and outreach to those individuals around programs, campaigns and overall opportunities available to them.

As I Am Learning

Intellectual Disability Services | Boston

As I Am Learning is an interactive curriculum based application for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their service providers that teaches them how to build healthy relationships.

Hella Nuts

Food and Beverage | Oakland

A late night plant-based eatery with its own unique nut based vegan meat for vegan eaters after hours.

Electrospit

Music Electronics | Oakland

Creator of the only lightweight, portable, talkbox that allows music creators to easily and creatively invent their own kind of music.

Vegan Mob

Food and Beverage | Oakland + SF

Vegan BBQ and soul food with a mission to provide nutritious and healthy food with plant-based ingredients.

Birthland

Health Care | Oakland

An Oakland based women of color owned midwifery practice that provides home birth services and support to clients identifying the best birth option for them.

Kréyol

Fashion & Apparel | Boston

High fashion brand w/ a mission to empower women through art & fashion.

Tha MF’n vegan

Food & Beverage | Oakland

A fresh plant-based food, drink, &  snack product line that offers access to sustainable raw, vegan, and alkaline food to communities that have historically been denied access. 

FAMILY FUNDED VENDING

Food & Beverage | Boston

Family funded vending machine business to create multi-generational wealth.

Carolicious

Food & Beverage | Boston

Restaurant born in Venezuela and raised in New England dedicated to serving traditional venezuelan arepas with the addition of local flavors.

Krio

Beauty & Wellness | Boston

A plant-based African inspired skincare line.

LOLA’S AFRICAN APPAREL

Fashion & Apparel | Berkeley, CA

Handmade garments authentically made in Nigeria, reflecting the artistry of the culture, and advancing the African Economy and the Diaspora.

Roasted & Raw

Food & Beverage | Oakland

Providing healthy food to our people to empower them to live healthier lives.

Iyoba

Beauty & Wellness | Oakland

A beauty company that handcrafts organic products for the natural care of hair, body, and home.

Swap Station

Fashion & Apparel | Oakland, CA

Providing a safe platform tailored for sneaker enthusiasts & streetwear collectors who desire to build their collection and update their closet.

Homegirls Hummus

Food & Beverage | Chicago, IL

Homegirl’s Hummus: wholesome, Chicago-made hummus celebrating community, culture, and flavor.

Kesh Events

Event Services | Chicago, IL

Kesh Events: luxury event planning with bespoke designs, global expertise, and unforgettable moments.

Bluepearl Candles

Retail | Chicago, IL

Blue Pearl Candles: handmade candles, home goods, and hands-on candle-making experiences.

Twisted Eggroll

Food & Beverage | Chicago, IL

Twisted Eggroll: Chicago-based frozen & catered egg rolls with unique, bold flavors.

Southern Chicago

Food & Beverage | Chicago, IL

Southern Chicago: modern Southern cuisine in the South Loop with bold flavors & warm vibes.

Southern Chicago

Food & Beverage | Chicago, IL

Southern Chicago: modern Southern cuisine in the South Loop with bold flavors & warm vibes.