As we celebrate all that we are grateful for, we couldn't let the occasion go by without thanking you for the way you show up for Black owned businesses throughout the year!


This weekend of celebrating and spending is a game changer for many retailers. As you plan how you'll spend - we have some suggestions!


ByBlack on Friday. Shop Small This Weekend. Buy Black on Cyber Monday.

Give Big on Giving Tuesday!

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. and Google Celebrate the 5th

Annual Black-Owned Friday with a Star-Studded Campaign

U.S. Black Chambers' Black-Owned Friday campaign is aimed at driving customers to Black-owned businesses. This year’s campaign features a vibrant short video starring comedian Druski, rapper GloRilla, and entrepreneur Jayda Cheaves, showcasing their unique energy while spotlighting the importance of championing Black-owned businesses. Consumers can use The ByBlack Platform, a National Black Business Directory to easily discover and shop with Black entrepreneurs.

COAACC Small Business Sunday, December 1, 2024

12n - 5:00 p.m.

Dreams on High | 1217 North High Street

Art of Republic | 34 West 5th Avenue 


In keeping with our work to provide exposure for Black owned businesses, we're hosting a marketplace of some our favorite vendors. This is a opportunity to shop for unique items from a great variety of vendors!


Participating Vendors Include:

Just Naturally Yummy Bakery & Catering Company, LLC,  Mimi’s Beaded Boutique, Vibrant Wholesome Living, Younique Pcs, Sankofa Love Designs, The African Accent, S&M Cigars, Essence of Phreedom, Swahili House 254, LaTrena's Pies,

Joi Candles, and Jahi by Akili.



Follow along here for vendor updates.

Looking to Buy Black on Cyber Monday?

Shop online with COAACC members such as ChaussuresToo Good EatsSalone Hidden Gems Travel and ToursMarlow's CheesesteaksBrooklyn's Bookmarks, and Flavor 91.


Looking for more options? Go All Black!

Looking for a local nonprofit to support on Giving Tuesday?

Please consider one of COAACC's nonprofit members:

Beauty in Mahogany

Columbus Empowerment Corporation 

Columbus Urban League

Envision Proven Success

Freedom Equity Inc.  

Mansion Day School

Maroon Arts Group

NAMI Franklin

Ohio Black Expo

Women’s CEO

Go All Black

Show up for Black businesses! Make shopping Black a regular practice.

Shopping, sharing and supporting are how we show up for each other!

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