There are many ways to join in the fight for racial equality. You can donate money to a local grassroots organization. You can educate yourself and have conversations about racial justice.
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But one of the most direct ways to support the Black community is to shop at Black-owned businesses, many of which have also been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
We’ve compiled a list of restaurants and shops and will continue to add to it. If you would like your Black-owned business added to the list, please email your information to staff@your704.com.
Some businesses may not be operating at full capacity due to COVID-19, so we suggest using the links provided below to confirm business hours and services being offered.
Restaurants, bakeries, dessert bars
1501 South Mint
1501 S. Mint St., 980-237-7809
Ace of Spuds Food Truck
Click here for schedule
Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe
6434-F W. Sugar Creek Road, 704-598-6863
Bedder, Bedder and Moore
3501 South Tryon St., 704-527-0107
Big Tanks SoulFull Kitchen
2130 E. Arbors Drive, Suite 125, 980-355-0366
Bobbee O’s BBQ
9401 Statesville Road, Suite C, 704-509-6902
BW Sweets Bakery
Retail bakery offering a full line of pastries, cupcakes, custom cakes, pies, cookies and more.
East Town Market - 5820 East WT Harris Blvd.
South End - 1425 Winnifred St.
704-464-0767
>> Read more about BW Sweets in our business spotlight
Caribbean Hut
9609 N. Tryon St., 704-593-0030
200 W. Woodlawn Road, 704-527-9505
Also in Gastonia
Cuzzo’s Cuisine
3418 Tuckaseegee Road, 980-298-6811
Divine Fish and Fixins
981 Central Drive NW, Suite 140, Concord, 704-795-5662
Floyd’s Soul Food
4122 N. Graham St., 704-597-5519
Freshwaters
516 N. Graham St.
Closed Monday
Funnel to Heaven
Funnel cakes and catering.
1635 West Trade St.
The Gathering Grounds
4456 The Plaza, Suite E, 980-236-7411
8432 Old Statesville Road, Suite 200, 980-225-7751
Hip Hop Smoothies
Offering smoothies, coffee and ice cream.
249 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, Suite 210, 980-938-6702
It’s Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn
Inside 7th Street Public Market at 224 E. 7th St., 412-519-0719
itspoppingourmetkettlekorn.com
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Jazzy Cheesecakes
9402 Northlake West Drive, Suite 102, 980-859-7859
>> Read more about Jazzy Cheesecakes in our business spotlight
The Jerk Joint Jamaican Restaurant
4841 Shopton Road, Suite A, 980-237-6087
Order online at jerkjointrestaurant.com
Koffee Kup New Edition
430 Old Little Rock Road
Closed Sunday and Monday
La’Wan’s Soul Food Restaurant
7520 S Tryon St., 704-665-7225
Laurene’s Cafeteria
1821 Bishop Madison Lane, 704-393-8099
Leah and Louise
At Camp North End, 301 Camp Road, 980-309-0690
Londa’s Place
3635 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, 980-299-6461
LuLu’s Maryland Style Chicken and Seafood
2400 Tuckaseegee Road, 980-498-0838
Mama Gee’s
509 Beatties Ford Road, 704-817-8732
Mert’s Heart and Soul
214 North College St., 704-342-4222
>> Read more about Mert’s Heart and Soul in our business spotlight
Mr. 3’s Crab Pot
401 Bradford Drive, 980-237-1626
Also in Gastonia and Rock Hill
Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish
3100 Statesville Road, 704-333-0455
8006 Cambridge Commons Drive, 704-595-7410
The Nappy Chef
5933 Albemarle Road, 980-219-7478
Original Chicken and Ribs
1100 Beatties Ford Road, 704-332-2902
Popbar
3123 N. Davidson St., Suite B, 980-237-9750
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Soul Central
2903 Central Ave., 704-222-8922
8531 North Tryon St., 980-819-5094
STATS Restaurant and Bar
3425 David Cox Road, 980-474-1325
Veltree
14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 150, 980-355-0075
What The Fries
10707 Park Road, Suite F, 980-207-4814
Closed Sunday and Monday
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Black-owned business profiles:
- Kaleidoscope Counseling
- Red Pen Graphics
- Media Arts Collective
- Boundary Street Advisors
- Reggae Central
- Leap of Faith Dance Academy
- Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp
- Jazzy Cheesecakes
- Mert's Heart and Soul
- Charlie's Angels Beauty Bar
- Happy Kat Candles and Gifts
- Move Pack Clean
- No Grease Barbershop
- BW Sweets Bakery
- Rapid Tax
- Premier Pharmacy and Wellness Center
- Hair’s Your Glory
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Retail shops, services
AHJ Disinfecting and Sanitizing Services
Residential and commercial.
980-236-0792
Affordable Medical Supply
7200-E Albermarle Road, 980-613-8496
All-Pro Builders and Restorations
Another Level Counseling and Consultation
Counseling/mental health agency in the University area.
704-548-5298
Appliance Medic
More than 20 years of HVAC and appliance repair experience.
Call 704-659-1871
Arrow Staffing Solutions
Staffing agency with emphasis on staffing convicted felons and recidivism prevention.
980-277-2530
Artistry Glam & Extensions
Mobile beauty business.
704-445-4950 or sales@artistryglamllc.com
Awards Garage Door
704-245-7272
The Birth Affect
Labor and postpartum Doula support services.
Black Classics (BC) – outdoor, drive-in cinema series
For upcoming events, visit theblackclassics.com.
Blanding Realty Group
marlon@blandingrealtygroup.com, blandingrealtygroup.com
Bohemian Brown Gurl
Online jewelry and accessories boutique.
Boundary Street Commercial Real Estate Advisors
704-833-8533
The Brand CharLit
Clothing and apparel.
Brothers Appliance Repair
980-699-5185
Captivate at SouthPark Mall
Women’s boutique.
4400 Sharon Road; located next to Michael Kors and across from David Yurman.
Carolina Air Team
Residential and commercial heating and air conditioning services, installations and maintenance.
336-988-3542
Carolina Hemp Company in Mint Hill
11205 Lawyers Road, Unit B, Mint Hill
980-207-0993
Carolina Home Care Solutions
3551 North Sharon Amity, 704-910-0050
Carolina’s Luxury Event Rentals and Floral (CLUX)
805 Pressley Road, Suite 109, 980-318-8880
cluxrentals.com, cluxflorals.com
1635 W. Trade St., Suite 1F, 980-256-5788
Charlotte Yarn
Kenilworth Commons Shopping Center at 1235 East Blvd., 704-373-7442
Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp
Charlotteybc@gmail.com or call 704-313-9233
Cleansing Waters Colonics
Services offered include colon hydrotherapy, massage, v-steams and more.
3071 Hwy 21, Suite 105, Fort Mill, 803-203-7386
Cornish and Associates Insurance Agency
7506 E. Independence Blvd., #112
704-496-9295 or email cornishandassociates@gmail.com
Dear Soul Music Company
Resources and professional development for independent artists.
ERD Home Inspections
Fully licensed and insured, 704-890-9594
Env Nail Spa (nail salon)
5630 N. Graham St., Suite B, 704-280-9348
F&H Tax Company
704-621-9545
Feel So Wright Hair
Purchase hair extensions and hair products online.
Get Bodied Wax Studio
Appointment required.
900 Metropolitan Ave., Suite 1B, Studio 114 (in My Salon Suites), 704-634-3105
Good Times Charlotte
Retail shop
3010 Monroe Road, Suite 108, 980-295-3072
The Grooming Lounge
Locations at Northlake Mall, Carolina Place Mall and Davis Lake Shopping Center.
HMO Handyman Services
704-893-1100
HMO Home Inspections
704-353-4663
HMO Moving Company
704-893-1100
HMO Pest Control
704-893-1100
Hair2Perfection Studio
9215 Monroe Road, Suite 20 (in Mosaic Salons)
704-200-1314
3907 South Blvd., 980-585-1066
Happy Kat Candles and Gifts at Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive; located on the second level of the mall near Belk.
The Hemp Source
Health and wellness hemp dispensary.
3401 South Blvd., Suite E, 980-613-8590
Higher Learning Transportation Service
Provides safe, reliable transportation for kids and teens.
980-237-1364 or higherlts2017@gmail.com
Immaculate Property Solutions
Concord based real estate investors who buy houses that are distressed, and houses from homeowners who need to sell their house but are unable to make repairs.
704-800-4565
Jennifer Temps (staffing agency)
704-510-1556 or jobs@jennifertemps.com
Offering therapy for individuals, couples, families.
904 E. 8th St., 980-237-7732
kaleidoscopecounselingpllc.com
Lashvibes By Shanni
Certified lash technician
Text to book an appointment, 716-772-8569
8535-D Hankins Road, 704-597-0209
Level II Venue
10210 Berkeley Place Drive, 704-516-9805
Loc’d by Nature
All-natural hair products for locs and natural hair.
M&F Bank
101 Beatties Ford Road
MW Platinum Roofing and Construction
877-339-5556
Phylicia McCargo - Real Estate Agent
Allen Tate - Charlotte Steele Creek
phylicia.mccargo@allentate.com
MoaZen Jewelry
604 W. Morehead St., 704-780-7759
Media Arts Collective (photography services)
For pricing, contact jon@mac330.com or call 704-771-9927.
Morrison Cleaners and Alterations
721 Governor Morrison St., 704-995-0054
For information on services or to request a quote, call 704-907-1777 or go to movepackclean.com.
My Chic Cellar
Online clothing boutique.
My Green House (CBD retailer)
349 Copperfield Blvd. NE, Suite B, Concord, 704-787-8656
NLK Love Essentials
Specializes in custom gift baskets.
The Nanny Company
Nanny placement and referral agency, 704-989-8091
New Beginning Home Care
Specializing in home care for elderly or disabled adults.
704-335-6107
Locations in Uptown, Carolina Place Mall, Northlake Mall, Concord Mills.
Peake Construction
Roofing, siding, water restoration.
809 E. Arrowood Road, Suite 100, 704-957-1363
Pioneer Cleaning Company
Services include commercial and residential cleaning, landscaping, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, carpet cleaning and pest control treatments.
704-271-4333 or info@pioneercleaningcomp.com
Premier Pharmacy and Wellness Center
3010 Monroe Road, Suite 101, 704-496-9182
Queen City Beauty Supply
2925 E. WT Harris Blvd., 704-508-9015
Queen Sugar Hair Removal Studio
2201 Park Road, Suite A, 704-458-8680
Appointment required.
QuickSilver Funding Solutions
Business loans, credit lines, invoice factoring and working capital loans.
Call 877-637-5222, ext. 101
RDL Private Utility Locating
Locates buried and underground utilities prior to excavation and for engineering and development.
704-492-4841
Raispire Lifestyle Apparel
Performance and athleisure wear for women; sizes range from S-3XL. Men’s collection coming soon. Available online.
Locations in University, Plaza Midwood, South End and Cornelius.
Specializing in designing and installing signs, vehicle wraps and banners.
Call 980-430-3932 or visit redpengraphics.com
4456 The Plaza, Suite B, 704-377-2782
Shades of Moss
Plant shop that also carries pots, vinyl, books and plant-related merchandise.
1419 E. 7th St., 704-561-1198
Sifford Properties
Property management and tenant placement services.
704-405-3022 or leaseahouse4u@gmail.com
Simplicity Consulting Firm
Specializing in customer service needs, bookkeeping and tax analysis.
704-776-0992
Soleil Essentials
All-natural skincare and beauty products including soaps, lotions and oils. Available online. Select products also available at Happy Kat Candles and Gifts at Northlake Mall.
SpicyJewels by Shae
Sugar and Spice Party Bus
Now offering home craft/activity kits. Bus parties will resume following phase 3 of North Carolina reopening.
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TefnutBeauty
Hand-crafted natural, organic hair and skin care products.
828-610-5644
Order online via Etsy; local deliveries also available.
Natasha Towner - Real Estate Agent
TVMT TV Mount Team
Television mounting service.
704-777-3942
Vital Medical Staffing
Clinician owned staffing agency that specializes in the placement of healthcare professionals of all disciplines and specialties in medical facilities.
980-256-4904
WeWorken
Athletic apparel
Wiz White Collection
Online apparel shop.
Worthy + BA
Online handmade jewelry and accessories shop.
Your Destiny Learning Center
7212 Albemarle Road, 980-207-0450 or info@yourdestinylearningcenter.org
Offers virtual learning assistance to students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
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Additional resources
QC Metro Black-owned business directory
Yelp Charlotte’s Black-owned business directory
Cratejoy’s subscription box service Black-owned businesses collection