Buy Black: Black-Owned Businesses to Support Juneteenth & Beyond

Juneteenth is more than a celebration, it’s a checkpoint. A reminder that freedom didn’t come easy, and equality still isn’t guaranteed. So while we gather, celebrate, and commemorate the legacy of Black resilience, it’s also the perfect time to put action behind the energy.

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One of the most direct ways to do that? Spend intentionally. Support Black-owned businesses not just in theory, not just when it’s trending, and not just during Black History Month. These entrepreneurs are building legacies, feeding communities, preserving culture, and reclaiming economic power.

This Juneteenth, we’re highlighting some standout Black-owned businesses that deserve your dollars, your reposts, and your support. Here are 18 Black-owned businesses to check out in Columbus:

Food:

• Chef Hiro – 1297 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
• Peggy’s Soul Food – 2435 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
• Flavor 91 Bistro – 5186 E Main St, Whitehall, OH 43213
• Marlow’s Cheesesteaks 
  • 1086 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
  • 93 N. High St., Gahanna, OH 43230
  • 59 Spruce St., Columbus, OH 43215
• Modern Southern Table – 1086 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201

Shopping:

• Sole Classics – 846 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
• Earth’s Own Essentials
• B.Eclectic Brand 
• Starstrukt Apparel – 7384 E Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
• The Hat Locker – 1449 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43227

Bars/Lounges:

• Waves Bar & Kitchen – 828 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43203
• Blu Note Jazz Cafe – 2882 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209
• Saturn’s Sports Bar – 1288 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
• Pipes & Pleasure Cigar Lounge – 4244 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213

Professional Services:

• Cocoa & Co. Photography
• Sterling Staffing Services – 6420 East Main Street (Suite 102), Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
• EE Ward Moving & Storage – 2235 Southwest Blvd., Suite A, Grove City, OH 43123
• UNIGLOBE Travel Designers – 480 South Third St., Columbus, OH 43215

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