This month and every month, we’re honouring and celebrating Black achievements, contributions, and culture while acknowledging the history that got us here, as a country and as collective earth. From cultural exhibits to lively performances, the city is hosting a variety of events that pay tribute to the rich and diverse contributions of the African American community.
All year round we can support Black-owned businesses that bring to much to our communities. While February is set aside a dedicated time to globally recognize, we must strive to always incorporate and acknowledge the fact that Black culture and history has influenced every aspect of our current society and culture here in New York.
Check out these businesses all around the city for a mixture of fashion, home goods, services, and interior design.
t.a.
t.a. is a concept store thoughtfully curated by Telsha Anderson-Boone for the female-identifying community of NYC. With carefully selected brands from around the globe, there is a wide range of well-known labels to those who are up and coming. The pieces you find are bound to be colorful, unique and drop dead gorgeous.
Where to find them: Shop online and in-store at 332 W 13th St
Brooklyn Blooms Floral Boutique
Buying flowers in February is almost guaranteed. If you are looking for a statement floral arrangement or something alike to a living piece of art, Brooklyn Blooms is for you. Although these may cost you a bit of extra cash, the uniqueness of each bouquet is 100% worth it in our eyes.
These are not your typical supermarket floral arrangement, and we are here for it!
Where to find them: 433 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn
Cloudy Donut co
Looking for a new spot to add to your sweet treat rotation? Camera-eats-first fanatic? Head over to Cloudy Donut co for some of the best vegan donuts in the city. With 44 delectable flavors you are bound to find a new flavor combo that will melt your socks off.
Where to find them: Find both of their locations here.
JunePlumm Events
Camille Plummer is a Certified Event Planner and founder of JunePlumm Events, a Brooklyn-based wedding and event planning company. She believes what’s unique about you should be the foundation for your event.
Where to find them: based in Brooklyn, they’re servicing weddings around New York & beyond!
The Lit. Bar
Anything mixed with a wine bar is all the rage right now, and how could it not be! Noëlle Santos opened The Lit. Bar in 2019 on National Independant Book Store day after the only bookstore in the whole borough of the Bronx closed its door.
Where to find them: 131 Alexander Avenue, Bronx
Gooey on the Inside
Everyone is always on the hunt for the city’s best cookie… And with that everyone has their own criteria and ranking system. With that in mind, we suggest heading over to Gooey on the Inside to for a picture perfect gooey cookie.
Where to find them: Shop online or 163 Chrystie Street, Brooklyn
Matrescence
Founded shortly after Raquel Roxanne’s mother passed, Matrescence is all about taking care of mothers — mothering the mother. Creating ‘Mama safe’ self-care products to be used in everyday life to help mothers help themselves as well as their littles.
Where to find them: Shop online
Keep your eyes peeled on our website for more date ideas, businesses, and things to do all around New York!
