ACTIONABLE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR BLACK COMMUNITY — Now & Always
This month and all year long, it’s vital to support our black-owned businesses and amplify their voices as we continuously move towards building a better Richmond for all. Below you will find a list of small businesses to shop, organizations to donate to, and social accounts to follow. For more, check out events and activities happening all month long by Visit Richmond.
— RVAx Team
SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED
BUSINESSES & TOURISM
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Breakfast, Coffee Shops,
Juice Bars, & Cafes
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RETAIL
Afram Stone Co offers organic, handmade Shea Butter products, apparel, and accessories by designer Mavis Asare
Cool Canines PCS offers all-natural, homemade dog treats as well as pet care services
D Roberts Design Solutions offers in-person interior decorating as well as e-design services
Lady Rose Tea provides customized herbal infusions and tea products as well as tea parties, tea ceremonies, wellness events, herbalist workshops *RVAx members get 20% off
Lip Love Line locally made, vegan, and cruelty-free lip balm, gloss, and sticks
Little Nomad Shop offers the latest in clothing trends for kids, gifts, books, and home decor as well as community events including drag queen storytime
Prende Pants post-pregnancy leggings with a built-in belly wrap to support and enhance the midsection after birth and beyond
Madam J Beauty offers body care, skincare, fragrances, cosmetics, and jewelry *RVAx members get 15% off
Melt by Griffin & Home Shop handmade candles, soaps, and spa essentials
Plants On Church Hill is a self-proclaimed “adorable urban plant boutique” intent on making Richmond greener and brighter, one plant at a time
Rosemary+Lavender is a natural body care boutique offering body oils and more
RVA Book Bar is a bookstore and wine bar in Downtown Richmond
Sassy Jones Boutique is the place for couture accessories including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, handbags, and beauty
Sun and Selene creates a collection of handcrafted jewelry and adornment for the modern goddess
TOURISM
BLK RVA is a true celebration of Black culture in Richmond, Virginia. From their website: “Black contributions to Richmond’s culture dates back centuries, and our restaurants, communities, and legacies continue to thrive here. We're more vibrant than ever before; we're rooted in our history, yet rising to create unique, authentic experiences for all who visit. Here, you can connect with your past, celebrate the present, and look towards a future that’s filled with Black Excellence. It’s worth traveling for. So Plan A Trip, Grab A Bite, Catch A Vibe and see all that BLK RVA has to offer.”
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WELLNESS
Bare Soul Yoga bridges yoga, education, and community to cultivate a diverse healing experience that nourishes the mind, body, and soul
The Educated Birth provides high-quality, visually engaging birth education materials, with an emphasis on supporting people of color
Lucid Living is a wellness center encouraging a mindful lifestyle through spiritual healing, intuitive massage, Thai bodywork, and more *RVAx members get 15% off any healing service
Men to Heal is a movement to bring awareness to the stigma surrounding mental health among black men and under-served populations
Pure Essence Medical Spa provides IV vitamin therapy and other holistic wellness services
Island Yoga Fitness is a yoga and fitness center offering a variety of classes that focus on providing health and wellness for the mind, body, and spirit.
The Blowout King provides blowouts and hairstyling at 1801 Highpoint Ave in Scott’s Addition.
DONATE
Making a monetary donation helps nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and activist groups continue their mission. If you have funds to spare, consider making a donation.
Richmond Black Restaurant Experience Week: Support restaurants that participate in Richmond Black Restaurant Experience Week, an annual event that highlights locally- and black-owned restaurants throughout the Richmond region
>> Donate here <<
Girls For A Change: “Girls For A Change (GFAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization aimed at empowering Black girls in Central Virginia to visualize their bright futures and potential through discovery, development, innovation, and social change in their communities.”
>> Donate here <<
FOLLOW
Open your scope of influence by following local nonprofit organizations, media, and activist groups sharing important messages, events, community needs, and more. Give them a follow and continue the conversation:
Please share any additions or edits to this list here so we can continue to keep this resource up-to-date in support of our Black community.