1. iZania.com

Founded by former IBM employee named Roger Nelson, this site was created by him to be a “virtual Black community” that embraces  strong African principles, and aims to unite the global Black Family via group economics.

2. HBCU Money’s 2015 Black-Owned Directory of Banks

Perhaps one of the most sought after Black-owned businesses when it comes to Black Society, this directory will serve as a guide for your future Black banking needs. Let the dollar circulate…this time in the hands of Black bankers.

3. We Buy Black

This site is prime location for practical products (and cool miscellaneous items alike) that can be utilized by Black consumers on an everyday basis.

4. Melanoid Nation

To some, this entry might come off as being a shameless plug, but to those in the know, our organization has promoted Black economic empowerment since our inception in 2014. From featured stories on up-and-coming businesses, to young aspiring entrepreneurs, we will continue championing the resurgence of Black businesses (as well as Black entrepreneurs).

As listed above, these are just a few more ways that you as the Black customer can keep your money in Black hands as much as possible by supporting Black owned businesses. Stay tuned for future stories that will continue to show you who and what to support so long as it leads to the uplifting of Black businesses.

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In fact, the lion’s share of Black people’s ability to combat the systemic evils of racism/white supremacy are deeply rooted in building a thriving and respectable economic base. In doing so, we in Black Society are not only enabling ourselves to experience individual financial  success, but we also position ourselves to do business with other like-minded and thorough Black business owners, thus building a thriving Black Community in the process..reminiscent of the grandiose vision of Black economic empowerment originally spearheaded by Black leaders such as the Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

One man lives by the economic-centered principles of Garvey–a man by the name of Delxino Wilson de Briano. In August of 1994, Delxino and his wife Debbie Wilson de Briano founded TAG TEAM Marketing in Atlanta, GA. Even though the company’s title includes the word “Marketing”, there is no need for alarm–which is justifiable based on consumers’ long-held suspicions with companies that operate with such a moniker.

According to TAG TEAM Marketing’s website,TAG TEAM Marketing is a “Black-owned and operated marketing company that specializes in marketing the products and services of Black-owned businesses to Black consumers.” In a nutshell, this means that if you are a Black entrepreneur with a quality product or service to offer prospective customers, the the platform that TAG TEAM Marketing has provided is the perfect place for you to “set up shop” online.

As you can see by following this link, TAG TEAM Marketing’s online store offers a plethora of products that are Black owned, operated, and manufactured. From cleaning supplies to financial services, this virtual store for all things Black appears to be well on its way to becoming a one-stop shop for Blacks who possess the good intentions of spending their hard earned Black dollars with other Melanoid people.

For more on the founders of TAG TEAM Marketing, follow this link.

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Gwen Jimmere is the CEO and Founder of NATURALICIOUS, a natural hair care company that refers to themselves as a “beauty innovation company”, according to the company’s website. After what started out as a passion project, Ms. Jimmere has grown her company exponentially, with her products now on the shelves of major retailers such as Whole Foods Markets throughout the U.S., Trinidad, Indonesia, and she’s looking to have distribution in South Africa. If that wasn’t enough, she owns the patent on her collection of products.

With a background in marketing and communications, she wanted to create something that “to ensure ownership, as well as a legacy for my company” she said in a recent interview that she had with Black Enterprise. In addition to being the CEO of her own company, she also co-owns Pitch Proof, a program where she coaches coaches and trains small business owners on how to prepare for, enter and win business pitch competitions, as well as how to successfully attract equity investment opportunities. She also she consults entrepreneurs on business strategy, marketing, advertising and distribution.

Gwen Jimmere has taken her destiny into her own hands by taking the initiative to pursue ownership of a collection of products that she has created.

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Follow this link to read item #2 of this story which further explains the notary business.

This is just one of the purposes of becoming a notary public professional, and in Black Society–like the rest of society–there is a big demand for these professionals to serve on many levels of government, business, law, etc. Andre Hatchett has built a notary service from the ground up which has proven to be a huge asset to countless people. Mr. Hatchett, a longtime Black entrepreneur and philanthropist from New York, has decided to share the knowledge that he gained in his 10+ years of notary experience to form an online notary school that will give you that jumpstart to launch a successful notary career of your own.

With economic volatility, a shaky job market, and the public’s ever-increasing need for legal/documentation services and representation, a career in the notary business would be a good choice as it would be an alternative to the 9-to-5 grind.

To register in Hatchett’s notary school, follow this link.

For more about Andre Hatchett’s notary service, please view this short video clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPBTQcwsZU8

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