BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages is the first Black-owned, nationally distributed coffee brand. Co-founders and lifelong friends Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson, both from Indiana, created the brand with a mission to unite coffee and tea lovers worldwide through a shared commitment to community—particularly by investing in youth. BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its revenue to nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that empower children with the confidence, exposure, and guidance to become the best versions of themselves. The company is recognized as one of The Fast 50: Top Growing NMSDC-Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and is a Certified B Corp. You can find their products at Target, Walgreens, or shop online or through Amazon.

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Dania Abimourched, mom of three, is the owner of Dano’s Granola, a woman-owned business based in Chantilly, VA. While pursuing her master’s degree in fine arts, Dania’s passion for baking grew, blending her creative ideas and food. After her eldest son was diagnosed with several allergies, she began experimenting with ingredients to create healthier snack options. In 2018, Dano’s Granola was born. The result is small-batch, gluten-free, vegan, and organic granola – free of processed additives, baked with love, and packed with superfoods like almonds, chia, and hemp seeds. This delicious granola won a 2024 Good Food Award and if you can't get to Virginia you can order online.

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Gloria Allorbi’s mission is to celebrate Ghanaian culture by creating joy, love, and appreciation, while connecting global communities through cuisine. Shito (pronounced “she-tor”) is a traditional Ghanaian condiment. In the Ga language, shito translates to "pepper," "spicy," or "hot." Drawing on her experience as a cosmetic chemist, Gloria selects only high-quality, whole food ingredients, ensuring her shito is free from added sugars, inflammatory oils, preservatives, and dyes. Gloria’s Shito is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise. It can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes—from wings and fish to pizza and sandwiches. For my spice-loving friends, I’d love to hear how you enjoy this special chili oil! Nationwide shipping online.

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We keep bringing back this beloved brand! Greyston Bakery creates job opportunities for individuals who have faced barriers to employment, thanks to their renowned Open Hiring® policy. As a Certified B Corp, Greyston Bakery’s efforts have a meaningful impact on their local community in Yonkers, NY. Their motto is both simple and powerful: "We don’t hire people to bake brownies—we bake brownies to hire people." Order more brownies and cookies. 

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Hon’s Honey is a workforce development program and social enterprise of The Well, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring dignity and purpose to women survivors of trauma, including abuse, addiction, human trafficking, incarceration, and generational poverty. The program operates multiple beehives around the Baltimore area, where women are trained to harvest honey each year. All items—from honey to bath and body care—are handcrafted by the women, with 100% of the profits reinvested into their employment and support. Before joining Hon’s Honey, women commit to a holistic healing process that includes counseling, workshops, mentorship, and a life development program. Hon’s Honey received the 2023 Baltimore Mayor’s Business Recognition Award for its leadership and commitment to improving Baltimore's quality of life. Shop now and transform lives.

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