{"id":57199,"date":"2025-02-25T07:03:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegoodtrade.com\/?p=57199"},"modified":"2025-02-25T07:03:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:03:47","slug":"sustainable-black-owned-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegoodtrade.com\/features\/sustainable-black-owned-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Black-Owned Sustainable Brands To Support Now And Always"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Good Trade editors endorse products we\u2019ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here<\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, amid the Black Lives Matter movement and a mass reckoning of racial relations in America, Aurora James asked major retailers to stock their shelves at least 15% with Black-owned brands<\/a>, representing how Black Americans make up at least 15% of the country. What James highlighted is the inequality baked into our consumer habits. Many Black entrepreneurs cite the lack of inclusivity<\/a> as the reason for starting their business, whether it be fashion, beauty, wellness, or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s notable that corporations are taking more steps to include more Black-owned brands, there\u2019s plenty that consumers themselves can still do to support these businesses. One thing to do is buy directly from the source rather than relying on the middleman \u2014 which means being purposeful and intentional about seeking out Black-owned businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help, we\u2019ve compiled a list of sustainable black-owned businesses in areas ranging from beauty to fashion to lifestyle and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. KNC Beauty<\/h2>\n\n\n
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