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More than a hashtag: How to support Black-owned businesses in NW Ohio and SE Michigan

Turning thoughts and words into action, we have compiled a list of Black-owned businesses within our communities that could use your support.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Many businesses and most government offices are closed Monday in honor of Juneteenth. But what exactly is this new holiday and what is the appropriate way to celebrate it?

Juneteenth is the nation's youngest federal holiday, but its roots go back more than 150 years. 

The United States celebrated its first federally-recognized Juneteenth in 2021 after President Joe Biden signed a bill creating Juneteenth National Independence Day. 

Recognition of the holiday gained traction in 2020 amid nationwide protests over police killings of Black Americans including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. 

Taking action can also include making a conscious effort to support local businesses within your community. 

In an effort to make this more than a hashtag, we're putting together a list of businesses that are owned by Black men and women within the northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan area.

This list will continue to grow, and if you have a business to add, please text it and a description of what the business' specialty to 419-248-1100. We'd love to see pictures of the business, too! 

BAKERIES

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BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

CLEANING SERVICES

EATERIES/FOOD

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BATH AND BODY

BARBERS AND BEAUTY

CAR CARE

CHILD CARE/EDUCATION

  • Hop, Skip, Jump Family Childcare, 419-699-6836 
  • Intellectuals Learning Center, 2101 Monroe St. Ste. C, 419-214-0530
  • A Mother's Touch

CONSTRUCTION/ HOME IMPROVEMENT

FASHION

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FITNESS

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GROCERIES AND CARRYOUTS

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

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MEDICAL/HOME CARE

PARTY/WEDDING PLANNERS

SOLUTIONS

PUBLICATIONS

REAL ESTATE

RELIGIOUS

SHOPPING

UNIQUE ITEMS AND GIFTS

For more complete lists and resources, visit the following: 

The Toledo African American Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan organization of northwest Ohio's Black-owned businesses and corporate partners formed to accelerate economic development and entrepreneurship. 

And business owners, you can permanently add your business and all its information to our Love Local directory. This is completely free and is a resource for our viewers to use to know what businesses are open, and what businesses are hiring. That can be accessed here: wtol.com/lovelocal

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