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

Juneteenth Black Business to Support Cincinnati — Source: Kya Kelly / Radio One Cincinnati

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 21 Black-owned businesses to check out in Cincinnati:

FOOD:

All in One Occasions – 3122 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Chef Nem – 3305 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Just Cookin BBQ – 1144 California Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Nolia Kitchen – 1405 Clay St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Sugar – 6 W 14th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

SHOPPING:

Black Owned Outerwear – 822 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
BeezFly Closet – 2541 Cook St, Cincinnati, OH 45214
GO(O)D Company Apparel – 1323 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Kilimanjaro African Fashion – 310 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
The Country Meat Co. Marketplace – 3529 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229

BARS/LOUNGES:

Almost V’Gan – 34 E Court St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Esoteric Brewing Company – 918 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Muse Cafe – 3018 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge – 1432 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Pike 2 Bar and Grill – 10010 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:

Altev Community Pharmacy – prescription drug store in the north tower of the Avondale Town Center
Brooks Printing & Promotions – marketing and printing company
Empathy Home Healthcare – home healthcare provider that offers medical and non-medical care/support and delegated nursing
JetAbout Travel – travel agency with multiple travel certifications based in Cincinnati
Best Behavioral Health – mental well-being practice specializing in reducing symptoms related to anger management, self-esteem, grief and loss, mood and anxiety disorders, attachment issues, and attention and focus challenges.
Eastern Personnel and Staffing Services – full-service staffing firm, specializing in the recruitment and placement of temporary, contract, and professional personnel.

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