A Commitment to Culture: My Black Business Challenge Journey

Mission Accomplished!

At the start of the year, I made a commitment to be intentional with my spending, and for February, that meant pouring back into Black-owned businesses and let me tell you, this challenge was everything my heart needed!

I had the honor of supporting family, friends, strangers, and organizations, each with their own passion, hustle, and purpose. Seeing the drive behind these businesses reminded me why intentionality matters...not just in how I spend, but in how I uplift my community.

Every purchase, every share, every dollar spent was a step toward circulating the Black dollar, empowering entrepreneurship, and investing in the future. And yes, that even meant supporting myself as a business owner, because we can’t pour from an empty cup!

Challenge for you: You don’t have to go all in like I did, but even one small shift in how you support can create waves. Start today. Be intentional. Pour back into the culture.

Check out all the businesses I supported last month. Let’s keep building, growing, and thriving together! #BlackBusinessMonth #IntentionalSpending #supportblackownedbusinesses

Day 1: Mylani Vegan Hair & Body Charlisa Chadowboxx Harris

Day 2: SoyPATTERNntsations by Tay

Day 3: Kahawa 1893

Day 4: PATTERN

Day 5: Overcoming A Workbook By: Michelle Obama

Day 6: Master Of Me By: Keke Palmer

Day 7: Kei Be Slayin

Day 8: York Academy

Day 9: Grits N' Gravy

Day 10: Legendary Rootz

Day 11: The Traveling Pillar

Day 12: Elegant Boutique

Day 13: Third Eye Books Accessories & Gifts LLC

Day 14: Kei Be Slayin

Day 15: BAIO Liberia Legacy Foundation

Day 16: Corporate Classy Podcast

Day 17: Our Beautiful Colors By: Nikki Shannon Smith

Day 18: Ancient Cosmetics

Day 19: Blk and Bond Coffee

Day 20: Manifest Your Purpose By: Sara Hawkins-Banda

Day 21: Corporate Classy Podcast

Day 22: Kei Be Slayin

Day 23: Not Before Coffee By: Jamie Wesley

Day 24: The Barr Fundraiser

Day 25: Savage X Fenty

Day 26: King George Apparel

Day 27: J's Food Cart

Day 28: AboutGreatness