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In the midst of holiday celebrations, I want to acknowledge Kwanzaa, an African-American celebration of life, by highlighting the UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics)\u00a0principle. Racial injustice and inequality have been a couple of the major themes of 2020. I believe that creating Black wealth by supporting Black-owned businesses is an essential part of tackling racial inequality. With that in mind, below are 5 of my favorite Black entrepreneurs (makers, creators, brands, etc.) who are personal friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Dexter Porter<\/strong> is the owner of Southern Goodness Bakery<\/a>. If you live in the NYC area, be sure to pick up some of his all-natural biscuits (buttermilk, cinnamon raisin, jalapeno white cheddar, etc.) at Westside Market. There will be more locations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Petol Weekes<\/strong> is the multi-talented founder of GFF Creative. I especially appreciate (and have gifted!) the goat milk soaps from her GFFCreative shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Scherrie Donaldson<\/strong>, a fellow blogger<\/a> and mom of sons, has a lovely Etsy shop, LoquaciTee<\/a>. (Creators create across multiple platforms!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Sydelle Alvarez<\/strong> is the Founder and Owner of Beauty of the Isles<\/a>. It is a natural, plant-based skincare line inspired by Caribbean culture. (Her Maracas Bay Body + Hair Butter was one of the items included in my 7 Christmas Beauty Gift Ideas for Mom 2020<\/a> post.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Yemisi Awosan<\/strong> is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder at Egunsi Foods<\/a>, a West African meal company. Shipping nationwide, this company\u2019s products are the perfect introduction to delicious African dishes. (Related: Egunsi Foods West African Soups in Harlem Whole Foods!<\/a> and African Recipes: How to Cook Egunsi with Spinach<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Of course, I am Black too!<\/em><\/strong> If you\u2019d like to support my family\u2019s apparel+ project, please visit Our Family Tees<\/a>. We sell minimalist, family-friendly apparel and accessories. Our Amazon fulfillment partner keeps adding cool, new options. Initially, it was just our designs on t-shirts, but now they also offer the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n