August is Black Business Month, a month that both acknowledges and appreciates Black-owned businesses across the country. The month was created in 2004 by Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton, two entrepreneurs who understood how important Black-owned businesses were and wanted to celebrate them.
As part of this year’s Black Business month, the ACLU of Wisconsin has compiled a list of some popular Black-owned businesses throughout Wisconsin. This month, take time to go visit one of these businesses or find a Black-owned business in your area to support!
Food
The Cozzy Corner – Appleton
Daddy’s Soul Food Grill – Milwaukee
Dragon Pitt BBQ – Racine
The Main Project and Cafe – Racine
Golden Chicken -Racine
Twisted Plants – Milwaukee area
Burgers Custard and More – Racine
Jovada’s Place – Sheboygan
Mz. Nita’s Desserts – Sheboygan
Falbo Bros. Pizza– Madison
Miss Ella’s Cake Bar – Madison
Just Veggiez – Madison
Lush Life Vegan Bakery – Madison
Maiden Rock Apples Winery & Cidery – Stockholm
Coffee
Coffee Makes You Black – Milwaukee
BLAK Coffee – Kenosha
Clothes
Root City Shop – Racine
Lornacopia – Racine
Happy Ever After Children’s Boutique – Madison
Florists
Petals by Felicia – Racine
414loral – Milwaukee
Beauty
Beauty on the Square – Racine
Marie Hunter Beauty – Madison
Kneaded Relief Day Spa and Wellness – Madison
Nutrition
Bonafide Nutrition – Racine
Entertainment
Smoke’d on the Water – Racine
Lodging
Ye Olde Manor House Bed and Breakfast – Elkhorn
Collectives
Sherman Phoenix Marketplace – Milwaukee
Bronzeville Collective – Milwaukee