From trendy fashion brands to skin and hair car parlors, Atlanta has an absolutely thriving market of Black-owned businesses! Atlanta is even home to New Black Wall Street, one of the largest markets of minority and woman-owned businesses in the US.
For the purpose of this list, we left off Black-owned food spots and restaurants, but if you’re looking for the perfect place to eat, you can check that list out here!
And here in Atlanta, we celebrate and honor Black history and culture EVERY DAY! So here are several Black-owned businesses you can support this month and year-round!
1. Brave + Kind Bookshop
What: Bookshop
Where: Decatur, or online
A neighborhood kids and family bookshop, with a carefully curated selection of literature, intentionally diverse and inclusive. From activity books & pre-school, to fiction favorites & graphic novels, Brave + Kind has it all.
Check out their website here!2. Atlanta Influences Everything
What: Clothing & ATL merchandise
Where: Online
Show off your hometown pride with some swag from Atlanta Influences Everything. Starting as a creative consultancy, the local brand has become a cultural movement. Celebrities like Keri Hilson and Gucci Mayne, Kandi Burrus and Jermain Dupri have been spotted rocking their awesome selection of clothes, accessories, and more.
Check out their website here!3. ZuCot Gallery
What: Art gallery
Where: Downtown Atlanta
ZuCot Gallery is the largest African-American owned fine art gallery in the Southeast. Their mission is to promote and exhibit original works of art by living African American artists. Click here for more information.
And check out their website here!4. DBS Sounds
What: Music & vinyl
Where: Riverdale
Music lovers could spend hours looking through the incredible selection of music, vinyl, books, and other miscellaneous things, at DBS Sounds.
Check out their website here!5. The Beehive
What: Maker/Artist Market
Where: Edgewood
This Black-owned boutique offers handmade items by independent designers and artists from the ATL. From candles to ceramics, décor and more, it’s the perfect place to support local and support Black-owned ATL.
Check out their website here!6. The Village Retail Market
What: Market-place with products from Black-owned creators
Where: Ponce City Market
The awesome retail space in Ponce City Market unites Black-owned businesses for a unique shopping experience. They’ve got everything you could want: clothing, accessories, home decor, beauty and health & wellness products!
Check out their website here!7. Just 4 Girls Salon
What: Hair salon for girls
Where: East Atlanta, Smyrna, Kennesaw
Just 4 Girls Salon specializes in the growth and maintenance of healthy, natural hair for all girls, with all hair types and textures. With three locations in the metro area, they’ve become a go-to for many Atlantan families. And just like they say, all little girls should know that their hair is BEAUTIFUL!
Check out their website here!8. Nourish + Bloom
What: Autonomous grocery store
Where: Trilith & Cascade
This Black-owned business is truly one-of-a-kind! It’s a grocery store nestled in the newly developed Trillith area, but it’s also so much more! Nourish + Bloom is the world’s first Black-owned, autonomous grocery market with robot helpers!
Check out their website here!9. For Keeps Books
What: Bookstore
Where: Downtown Atlanta
This extraordinary bookstore stocks Black rare & classic literature. All books are secondhand, giving this Downtown gem its distinctive rustic charm. They’ve also got amazing merch.
Check out their website here!10. Cheesecaked
What: Milkshake & dessert shop
Where: Norcross
This perfect place to grab a treat will make your day even sweeter! With over-the-top milkshakes, desserts, and snacks, you’ve got plenty of treats to choose from! And yeah, we know… technically a food spot, but we couldn’t leave something this sweet off the list!
Check out their website here!11. New Black Wall Street Market
What: Indoor market
Where: Stonecrest
New Black Wall Street is more than just a singular Black-owned business; it’s a collection of vendors, shops, food, and more! Their mission “to increase the size and number of minority and women-owned businesses throughout the United States.” Click here for more information.
And check out their website here!12. Iwi Fresh
What: Spa & skincare/wellness products
Where: Downtown Atlanta
For a truly unique skincare store and wellness center that has a Farm-to-Skin strategy, check out iwi fresh. The brand is famous for incorporating fruit and veggies into their products, and is perfect for self care days.
Check out their website here!13. Tony’s Barber Studio
What: Barber shop
Where: Atlantic Station
Get a fresh cut at Atlantic Station with Tony’s Barber Studio. Creating fresh looks for men and women, it’s a hotspot for a haircuts in the ATL.
Check out their website here!14. Cascade
What: Roller skating rink
Where: Adamsville
Lace up your skates and head to the roller rink at Cascade. With family, teen, and adult times available, it’s the perfect place for every skater, of all ages!
Check out their website here!15. Tags Boutique
What: Clothing boutique
Where: Online
Owned by Real Housewives of Atlanta superstar, Tags Boutique is Kandi Burruss’ beloved business. The swanky store sells fashion-forward clothing, for both formal and casual occasions.
Check out their website here!16. E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness
What: Fitness center
Where: Sylvan Hills
Achieve your fitness goals at this epic performing arts gym in the heart of Atlanta! Their high intensity bootcamp class is just one of the amazing classes at E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness! Get FIT, Atlanta!
Check out their website here!17. The Wellness Spot
What: Wellness spa & fitness center
Where: East Point
From spa treatments to fitness packages, treat yourself to some much needed self-care at this incredible Black-owned wellness spot in the ATL. From hot stones to yoga, Zumba to treatments for men, there’s something for everyone!
Check out their website here!18. Love Ground Candle Co.
What: Candle shop
Where: In Village Market and online
For some more self-care, make sure to check out these beautifully scented candles by Love Ground Candle Co. As well as being Black-owned and local, they create clean burning, eco-friendly, soy candles in an array of amazing scents and smells guaranteed to impress!
Check out their website here!19. 3 Parks Wine
What: Wine shop
Where: Glenwood Park
With special events, tastings, and an unbeatable selection of wines, 3 Parks Wine has become one of the most beloved neighborhood wine shops in the ATL.
Check out their website here!20. Stellar Power Yoga
What: Yoga Studio
Where: Vinings
For judgement-free yoga classes of all levels, try out Stellar Power Yoga. Find your inner-Zen and stretch at this ATL gem.
Check out their website here!21. Pole Positions
What: Pole Fitness Studio
Where: Decatur
If you’re looking for a new way to feel empowered and get strong, but the gym isn’t your cup of tea… let us introduce Pole Positions! Learn pole dance and pole fitness in a kind, encouraging, and super fun environment! You’ll leave feeling sexy AND strong, and what’s better than that?
Learn all about pole positions on their website, here!You’ve definitely gotta try these amazing Black-owned businesses in Atlanta this Black History Month and beyond!