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
Immy's African Cuisine - Milwaukee
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
Organizations
Black Leaders Organizing Communities (BLOC) - Milwaukee
African American Roundtable (AART) - Milwaukee
All in Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Leaders Igniting Transformation - Milwaukee
Leaders of Kenosha - Kenosha
