Here Are All the Major Kitchen and Home Retailers Celebrating Black History Month
updated about 3 hours ago
The significance of Black History Month is so broad and rich, it could be observed all year without even scratching the surface. And while many people are taking time this month to celebrate figures in the Black community, preparing recipes from Black food bloggers , and supporting organizations doing work in the areas of racial justice and equity, we’d be remiss to forget about a big reason you, reader, might find yourself here. That is, seeking inspiration on your quest to find new and unique items to add to your home and kitchen.
So if you’re looking to spend your dollars thoughtfully right now, we’ve rounded up a handful of retailers that are using their platforms to champion Black-owned businesses , many of which donate a portion of their sales to community-based initiatives. Select sites even have dedicated Black History Month storefronts to make navigating them easier. Below, we’ve highlighted a few of our favorite major retailers, and if we missed any , we’d love for you to share your recommendations in the comments section below!
Nordstrom has curated a selection of goods for the home from Black-owned and Black-founded brands, including this set of beautiful oven mitts , which come via GOODEE , a marketplace founded by brothers Byron and Dexter Peart. Made from sustainably sourced organic cotton, they're padded with an extra layer to protect your hands from that scorching hot casserole dish. In addition to the oven mitts, the brand also has a ton of gorgeous and affordable finds for the kitchen and home. Here are some of our favorite picks .
It should come as no surprise that Amazon houses one of the largest selections of Black-owned businesses , including specialty coffee and tea brand BLK & Bold . The company sells a variety of coffees and teas, including this pack of two 12-ounce bags of their medium roast Rise and GRND whole beans . Depending on your brew method, you can grind the beans to your specifications, whose flavors include notes of acidic lemon and smooth, creamy caramel . What’s even better? BLK & Bold donates 5 percent of every purchase to support at-risk youth at the local and national level.
Best friends and creative duo Toni and Alysia own the New Orleans-based art and stationery shop Statement Goods and are known for making colorful graphic prints. Their Strawberry Fields print is featured on this framed canvas at Walmart and perfect for the kitchen or dining room. and you can shop for more home decor products from the brand here . While you browse the site, be sure to check out Walmart’s complete Black History Month storefront which is full of accessories, art, and books to adorn your home.
Target’s Black History Month storefront has an assortment of products from Black-owned and -founded brands, ranging from personal care items, to fashion, to entertainment. In the grocery category, Partake’s line of baked goods addresses a common health concern: food allergies. Their gluten-free Chocolate Chip cookies also happen to be sugar-, dairy-, egg-, soy-, and nut-free, so they’re suitable for people with a range of different food sensitivities. Partake’s cookies are also available in Birthday Cake and Cookie Butter flavors . Yum!
Macy’s Black History Month storefront is packed with an array of goods for the home, including candles, greeting cards, and puzzles. This colorful, patterned fabric wrap from UNWRP is a sustainable alternative to wrapping paper, plus, the recipient can choose how they want to repurpose it. The 70 x 70-inch size is large enough to wrap hard boxes filled with delicious treats or soft goods like a loaf of bread. And once they're done unwrapping the gift, it can even be used as a head or neck scarf.
Detroit-based Bloomscape is one of our go-to destinations for house plants, accessories, and gifts, whether you’re a plant newbie or a seasoned pro. This month, the company is highlighting their Black employees, as well as Black artists and chefs in the community on their Instagram feed and newsletter. If you want to add a pop of green to your home, you can pick up a decorative plant , or edible varieties like this Aromatic Herbs Collection , which includes small pots of sage, thyme, and rosemary.
Vanessa Spilios
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Vanessa received her culinary training at Boston U. and has a background in housewares product development & marketing. When not testing appliances or developing recipes, she spends her time drawing and tending to her small but mighty porch garden.
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