December 21, 2016
Black Lives Matter launches site to support black businesses across the country
Black Lives Matter (BLM) just launched a database of black businesses to support, with the goal of “[building] long-term economic power for Black communities.” On Monday, the organization unveiled backingblackbusiness.com,…
Black Lives Matter (BLM) just launched a database of black businesses to support, with the goal of “[building] long-term economic power for Black communities.”
On Monday, the organization unveiled backingblackbusiness.com, an interactive map and directory of online stores where customers can purchase food, health and beauty supplies, entertainment, and lifestyle goods — all from retailers owned by black people. The site also includes nonprofits, and allows business owners to add themselves to the database.
More than 300 businesses are included so far, but they are primarily located in large cities, including New York and Los Angeles.
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