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Celebrating, Elevating, All Year Long!(2003-2023)

KeithKNOWS.net, Celebrating 20th Anniversary, Cultivating A Culture of Consciousness & Elevating Your SociaLIFE!

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NOW Thru June 30  Museum of Illusions, Atlantic Station,  264 19th St NW, Midtown Atlanta (near Publix, 2nd Floor)  Fri & Sat: 10am10pm Sun- Thurs: 10am-9pm Tickets: $22 and up  KNOW More: https://moiatlanta.com/buy-tickets/ Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!

 

Wednesdays    Wednesday Wind Down, Underground Atlanta  50 Upper Alabama, Downtown Atlanta Free  RSVP: eventbrite.com (VIP option available for $15)  4pm-9pm KNOW More:  facebook.com/events/867417717889686/867417821223009/ Live Performances, DJ, food, drinks and more. Savor delicious bites, sip on your favorite drinks, and dance to the soulful beats of the greatest R&B and soul hits. With live performances, comedic acts, and exciting games, this is the perfect way to beat the midweek blues.  Janet Jackson,  May 31: Maxwell  June 7^th, Whitney Houston,  June 14^th: Jill Scott  (Artists paying tribute to all these artists)

Saturdays & Sundays  Creator's Market, Atlantic Station, Sat: 11am-9pm  Sun: 11am-7pm  KNOW More: local art, jewelry, handcrafted and more.  www.Atlanticstation.com

Sat, June 24 &  Sun, June 25  Jamaica National Dance Theatre Company, Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta  Sat: 8pm  Sun: 2pm Tickets: $60 and up  KNOW More: https://www.aso.org/events/detail/jamaica-national-dance-theatre-company-recital The National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) is a voluntary group of dancers, singers, musicians and creative technicians. Described as one of the most innovative dance companies to have achieved world acclaim in the last half century, the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica blends the lore, music and dance traditions of Jamaica, Africa and the America South with both modern and classical ballet forms.

NOW Thru- June 25, 2023   Paul Stephen Benjamin “Atlanta Black” exhibit, Hammonds House, 503 Peeples St SW, (West End) Atlanta Hours: M-W: Closed   Thurs: 12-5pm  Fri & Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: 12pm-5pm Admission: $10  KNOW More:  hammondshouse.org The works of award winning and critically acclaimed artist Paul Stephen Benjamin will exhibit April 21 through June 25, 2023. Benjamin's breadth of work includes sculptures, video installations, paintings, sound, and performances. His provocative work centers an ongoing exploration of the color black and forces the viewer to consider the existence of Blackness beyond narrow confines. A Chicago native based in Atlanta, Benjamin's art has won many awards and gained notice in the New York Times, Black Art in America, and other well-read publications.

Now thru June 30  Art of Brick Immersive Expo(LEGO Bricks), Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center, 5660 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta  M-F: 10am-8pm  Sat & Sun: 9am-9pm  expo about 60 minutes Tickets: $20 and up  KNOW More theartofthebrickexpo.com/  Discover the wonder of larger-than-life sculptures and designs that showcase the endless possibilities of LEGO® bricks. Don't miss your chance to experience this immersive art exhibit in Atlanta.

NOW Thru – July 30   Bruce Onobrakpeya: The Mask and the Cross exhibit, High Museum, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm  Sun: 12pm-5pm  $16.50(free for members and children under 6) KNOW More: high.org  This is the first solo exhibition at an American museum for sculptor and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya (born 1932), one of the fathers of Nigerian modernism and a founding member of the Zaria Art Society, an art collective that developed the "natural synthesis" aesthetic that came to define early postcolonial Nigerian art. The Mask and the Cross describes the artist’s creative phase from 1967 through 1978, during which he created numerous works marrying Nigerian tradition, folklore, and cosmology with Catholic motifs and stories from the Bible.

(pic: Cream Cheese Brownies & Mini Sweet Potato Pies, from Chef Sonya of Sweet Auburn Bread Company sweetauburnbread.com/)

NOW Thru -Dec 16    Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market, Cathedral at St. Philips, 2744 Peachtree Rd, (Buckhead) Atlanta 8:30am-12  KNOW More: peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com/  All of our farms are Certified Naturally Grown or Certified Organic and our prepared food vendors are committed to using local, sustainable and ethically sourced goods in their products

June  2023

 

 

Wednesdays - Sundays(ongoing)  Brunch Xperience, Brunch, drink, and party at this pop up selfie museum.  Westside Cultural Arts Center, 760 10^th St, West Midtown, Atlanta Wed-Sat: 11am-7pm  Sun: 11am-9pm   $20 and up   thebrunchxperience.com/

 

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays(ongoing)    Midtown Atlanta Food  & Cocktail  WalkingTours, Saint Mark United Methodist Church(meeting location), 781 Peachtree St NE, Midtown Atlanta   Thurs, Fri, Sat  12:30pm(tour starts)  (tours ends near MARTA Midtown station)  $99 per person per day KNOW More:   Paid parking is available at 833 Peachtree St, or a few blocks from the North Ave MARTA station, Tours is 3 ½ hours, 1 easy mile.  Indulge in an eclectic array of cuisine & cocktails on this insider’s walking food & cocktail tour of the classy Atlanta neighborhood “Midtown” – located in the heart of the city between Downtown Atlanta and Buckhead.  Midtown is a chic, eclectic neighborhood where guests sample a variety of cuisines at a handful of unique restaurants. Don’t just sit down and eat, join us and dine through Atlanta! Dress comfortable and wear comfortable shoes.  southernculinarytours.com/atlanta/food-tours/atlanta-food-cocktail-tour 

Saturdays  Black Art in America Gallery and Gardens tours, 1802 Connally Drive , East Point  11am(choose date and time online)  FREE   KNOW More:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-art-in-america-open-gallery-gardens-tickets-375377202317?aff=erellivmlt    Enjoy a guided tour of select works from our collection while learning about the historic, emerging, and prominent artists shaping our national and international arts scene. This tour is for anyone interested in learning about art, the history of Black artists in America, and how you can live with the art you love. Romal Tune is an art advocate and collector, a critically acclaimed bestselling author, and a BAIA Foundation Board Member. He began collecting art in 1993 and his personal collection includes works from African American artists in addition to those he acquired during international travels throughout the Black Diaspora. Romal is a military veteran who holds degrees from Howard University and Duke University. 

Saturdays & Sundays now thru December     Creator’s Market(formerly Maker’s Market), Atlantic Station, Midtown Atlanta   KNOW More:   atlanticstation.com/event/creators-market/2023-03-05/  Shop local and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the creators of the South. Whether shopping for yourself or finding that perfect gift, the Market will offer a distinct shopping experience featuring more than a dozen vendors. Support our local entrepreneurs and shop a variety of hand-crafted products from jewelry and home décor to soaps and candles. There will be tasty treats, talented artists and fun for everyone!

Saturdays (all year round) Freedom Farmers Market, Carter Center, 453 Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta 8:3am-12   KNOW More: freedomfarmersmkt.com/  Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center was formed in 2014 by a small group of Georgia farmers with one vision: bring local, sustainably grown food to intown Atlanta neighborhoods.The market, now open year-round, offers a wide range of organic, local products including: fresh produce, grass fed meats, dairy including cheeses, yogurt, milk, farm fresh eggs, handmade baked goods and preserves, coffee and more. Each market Year Round features live music and a local chef with hot prepared foods. The market also holds monthly events featuring the fruit or vegetable of the season and monthly chef demos.

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Official Black Wall Street (OBWS), an innovative marketplace app that is now the fastest growing platform for finding and supporting Black-owned businesses in the United States. All in all, Mandy says that her app has already recirculated about $10 million in sales and business services back into Black-owned businesses. Now, she is focused on expanding her services to ten other countries including Canada, South Africa, France, the UK, and the Netherlands. obws.com/

Simone Label, STL is a purpose driven, socially conscious, fine and fashion jewelry brand with a focus on creative content by minority/BIPOC makers in fashion. simonelabel.com/  

Nourie Hair, The world's first patent-pending, plant-sourced hair extension that delivers nutrients to your hair and scalp.  nouriehair.com

Charger Help, a company that provides operations, maintenance, and workforce development services for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has announced that it has raised $17.5M in Series A financing. chargerhelp.com/

Bamboozle Jewelry, One-of-a-kind jewelry, designed, patented, and crafted by master jewelry artist, Lavalais. Bracelets, ear spears, earrings, loc ties, pendants, cowrie jewelry, rings, and more.. bamboozlejewelry.com/  (KeithKNOWS: Da Bomb! I have numerous pieces from Bamboozle, been friends for over 10 years)   

 

10 Black Founders Leading Wellness, Mental Health and Mindfulness Apps. urbangeekz.com/2021/06/10-black-founders-leading-wellness-mental-health-and-mindfulness-apps/ 

 Hamilton Howell House. This boutique hotel is in the heart of Sweet Auburn in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, just around the corner from the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park and a mile from downtown, the Hamilton Howell House is a wonderful backdrop for your weekend or small event. hamiltonhowellhouse.com/  (Georgia)

Culture Greetings products are manufactured right here, in-house, in the USA, at their state of the art printing facility!  They Write. They Print. They Mail. It's simple: You pick a card and add a personal note. They  print, stamp and mail the cards to your recipient(s).  You also have the option of inserting a gift-card inside of the envelope. (Georgia)  culturegreetings.com/

SOOFA (Stretch Out On Faith Again Ranch) use horses to change the lives of people.  Their programs includes helping children and adults overcome anxieties, build confidence and helping individuals become better communicators. They truly believe that connection with horses leads to better connection with people. Their programs include riding lessons, Trail rides and Equine assisted coaching.  soofaranch.com  (Georgia) 

Keeping You   

 

Wondering Where You Can Travel Without A Passport? www.travelnoire.com/travel-without-passport

 

Get To Know Black-Owned Negril Treehouse Resort   travelnoire.com/get-to-know-black-owned-negril-treehouse-resort?

 

The 5 Best Beaches In Georgia. travelnoire.com/the-5-best-beaches-in-georgia

 

Breaking Barriers: African Food Businesses in Colorado Are Finding Success Despite Challenges https://www.westword.com/restaurants/african-food-restaurants-denver-colorado-16386036

 

 

Stretching Changes as you age: wellandgood.com/stretching-as-you-get-older

 

 

 

 

Africaboutik.us (pictured above)

List of 50 Gifts 2 Give & Get!

Shop Small Black Businesses!

Cultivating A Culture of Consciousness!!!

Buy Black, Gift Giving, “Ask Keith, KeithKNOWS” here's a list of where to find & buy black owned, affordable, quality handcrafted items, unique specialty shops, contemporary/ upscale/ one of kind gifts, artifacts, jewelry, original artwork, all occasion greeting cards, and much more.  "Elevate" your Gift Giving. Local, National, Online shopping. (Gift Cards will do too, use them wisely, check expiration date, policies, etc.)

Gift Giving, Holiday Shopping, Special Occasions, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and all year round gift giving..  Holiday Tips: Shop early, ship items in advance, be patience, item availability may be limited, create a list, shop online if possible, use contactless credit cards, and follow cdc guidelines for in person shopping.

Georgia & Local Businesses:

1. Aakofii Leather Designer

Gifts to Give: handcrafted leather belts, tops, bottoms, neckpieces, bags, cuffs, silver jewelry, leather jackets, for men and women. aakofii.com

2. Afro Centric Network

Gifts to Give: Art, clothes, jewelry, fabric, hair & body products, essential oils, and holiday/kwanzaa greeting cards, and  more. Iamafrocentric.com

3. ATL-CruzersGuided City Tours

Gifts to Give: provide tours of Atlanta, by seqways, electric cars, trolley car tours.

atlcruzers.com/tours/

4. Black Art In America

Gifts to Give:  shop for fine art,  by Najee Dorsey, John Biggers, Woodrow Nash, Mohammad Bhatti, William Tolliver, Buchi Aghaji, Abiola Akintola, Delita Martin, Faith Ringgold, David Driskell, Elizabeth Catlett, and many many more. shopbaiaonline.com

5. Barn Owl Garden

Gifts to Give: Stainless steel garden tools, garden gloves, bucket hats, nonslide shears.  Barnowlet.com

6. Basil me Lemonades

Gifts to Give: Basil infused non sugary, health benefit beverages, with flavors like, blueberry, elderberry, strawberry, wheatgrass, and original. basilme.co

7. Brown Toy Box

Gifts to Give: Cultural books, STEAM projects & activities, classroom décor, fun content for kids. (ages 4 to 12) browntoybox.com

8. C2bN(Created To Be Noticed) Bags

Gifts to Give: multifunctional, adjustable strap leather and durable canvas bags, 6. wallets, vacuum flasks, clothes and more.  c2bn.com

9. Culture Greetings All Occasion Cards

Gifts to Give: Culturally relevant greeting cards printed and mailed digitally for you… for holidays, birthdays, thank you, religion & spirituality and more. culturegreetings.com

10. Dream Jammies

Gifts to Give: young girls, sleepwear, stain bonnets, cotton pajamas dreamandjammies.com

11. Fruition Hat Company

Gifts to Give: Hat styles, fedora, wide brim, boater, top hat, flat caps, panama, derby, porkpie, bolero, godfather, bowler, trilby. fruitionhatcompany.com

12. Gems of Africa Gallery

Gifts to Give: Shona sculptures, Iron wood sculptures, masks, South African pottery and tribal artifacts. gemsofafricagallery.com

13. IWI Fresh Spa

Gifts to Give: Farm to Skin spa, Spa services, spa products, hot shaves, beard trim, facials, hair coloring, hair cuts, natural home remedies and more. iwifresh.com

14. Just Add Honey Tea Company

Gifts to Give: loose-leaf teas, black tea gift set, elderberry syrup kit, latte gift set, matcha teas, roobois, cacao chai, tea strainers, black coconut, and more.  justaddhoney.net

15. Majestea Tea Company

Gifts to Give:  Health & Wellness Teas, lemon ginger, sorrel, sweet tea, wellness tea, loose tea & infuser sets. mymajesteas.com

16. Medu Bookstore

Gifts to Give: Afrocentric books, videos, magazines, greeting cards, and more. medubookstore.com

17. Miss D's Pralines

Gifts to Give:  New Orleans style Pralines, Gourmet Popcorn. missdspraline.com

18. Reflektion Designs

Gifts to Give: African Ankara prints, fans, bags, baskets, accessories, phone cases, jewelry, fabric, scarves, tableware and more. reflektiondesign.com

19. Sammy Cheezecake

Gifts to Give: Signature flavors, red velvet, strawberry, german chocolate, vanilla, yellow, lemon, chocolate, and more.  Handmade from scratch.  sammycheeze.com

20. Smith & Lee Handmade Leather Goods

Gifts to Give: Handmade leather, watch straps, bags, wallets, card holders, luggage tags, keychains, bracelets and more. smithandleehandmade.com

21. The Better Buggy Deliver Service

Gifts to Give: Same day delivery service for everyday essentials and fresh produce from blackowned farms, stores.  thebetterbuggy.com

22. Timbuktu Art Colony

Gifts to Give: handcrafted  cultural jewelry, african masks, artifacts, bracelets, earrings, rings, and more. timbuktuartcolony.com

23. Uncle Jimmy Products

Gifts to Give: Beard care, beard oils, balms, shaving creams & gels, hair, beard and body wash, beard growth oils, body lotions, molding putty, conditioners. unclejimmyproducts.com

Nationwide Businesses:

24. Abbey Creek Vineyard

Gifts to Give: Hip Hop Winery, chardonnay, sparkling blanc de noir, pinot noir rose, sparkling pinot gris, mélange noir, cabernet sauvignon, and more. abbeycreekvineyard.com (Oregon)

25. Africaboutik

Gifts to Give: African, blankets, baskets, throws, scarves, bags, masks, clothing, wall art, jewelry and more. www.Africaboutik.us (NYC)

26. Bamboozle by Lavalis

Gifts to Give: Handcrafted natural bamboo silver, bone jewelry, earspears, bracelets, necklaces, loc ties, belts, earrings and more.  bamboozledjewelry.com   (Louisiana)

27. Bevel Men Grooming

Gifts to Give: grooming tools, trimmers, face wash, shampoo, beard softener, soaps, deodrants, body lotion and more. getbevel.com  (California)

28. Charlie Renee

Gifts to Give: vegan handmade body butters, hair & body butters, lip butter, hair grown serum, face serum, scrubs and soaks, hair pomade, Jamaican castor oil, aromatherapy and more.  charlierenee.com    (Virginia)

29. Cocovaa Chocolatier

Gifts to Give: finest cacao beans, ganaches, bars, barks, caramels, mousses and more. cocovaa.com  (Wisconsin)

30. Cooper Rose Baby

Gifts to Give: Eco friendly baby brand, diaper covers, flat & fitted diapers, wipes, nursing products, apparel and more. copperrosebaby.com  (Illinois)

31. Foot Nanny

Gifts to Give: foot and hand protein cream, peppermint, tea tree oil, chocolate cream, lemon cream, eucalyptus, parsley sage, foot tubs, and more.  footnanny.com (California)

32. Good Vibes Plant Based Cleaners

Gifts to Give: All natural pure cleaners, sandalwood, nao champa, frankincense & myrrh.  Goodvibesclean.com  (Philadelphia)

33. HarperIman Dolls

Gifts to Give: Dolls of Color, positive affirmations, custom dolls, keepsake dolls, and more.  harperiman.com (online)

34. Issa Black Thang Game

Gifts to Give: fun charades game for the culture, revisits favorite past times, movies, music, and so much more.  issablackthang.net  (Texas)

35. Jungalow Désigns

Gifts to Give: wall paper, planters, outdoor/indoor décor, quilts, pillows, duvet sets, wall hangings, e-gift cards, recycled gift paper, blankets, and more. jungalow.com (California)

36. Lakay Designs

Gifts to Give: African inspired, bedding, clothes, art, lampshades, African print, rugs, chair covers, wall art, place mats, and more.  lakaydesigns.com  (Colorado)

37. Linoto Pure Linen Design

Gifts to Give: beddings, baskets, sheets, towels, curtains, kitchen & dinnerware, jewelry, scarves, sandalwood art, mugs, pillows, accessories, journals and more. linoto.com (New York)

38. Lock it Plates

Gifts to Give: microwaveable to go containers, party plates w/cup holder, usable as steam bowl & salad mixer.  lockitplates.com (Ohio)

39. Mahogany Books

Gifts to Give: Fiction, non fiction, children, young adults, children  mahoganybooks.com (Washington, DC)

40. Melaninful

Gifts to Give: Men & Women, black cartoon & civil rights leaders hoodies, dashiki hoodies,, ancient Egyptian bedding sets, fleece jogger sets, african jewelry, jigsaw puzzles, civil rights leaders rugs, ’68 olympics polo shirts,  shorts, car seat covers and more.  melaninful.net  (online)

41. Moroccan Furniture Décor

Gifts to Give: Moroccan style, wooden artwork, tile fountain, chairs, vases, panels, doors, lighting, vintage furniture and more. moroccanfurnituredecor.com (Florida)

42. Nurilens by JuNuri

Gifts to Give: wooden eyewear with blue light blocking lenses(from computers, phone, electronics), prescription options, sunglasses for men and women.  nurilens.co   (Washington, DC)

43. Odin Leather Goods

Gifts to Give: accessories, bags, belts, travel, wallets, desk and writing, and more. odinleathergoods.com (Texas)

44. Phillip Ashley Chocolates

Gifts to Give: Designer chocolates, build a box, business gifting (salted vanilla caramel, salted bourbon caramel, dark chocolate and more) phillipashleychocolates.com (Tennessee)

45. P-X-W Fit Factory

Gifts to Give: Men & Women fitness, shorts, leggings, Jump rope, t-shirts  p-x-w.com (California)

46. Marcus Samuelsson Cookbook

Gifts to Give: “The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food marcussamuelsson.com (NYC)

47. Shop Well Costore

Gifts to Give:  gum healing toothpaste, carbon pulling perspirant, pit tox, mouth breath spray, castile soap, mist spray deodorant, ph dish soap, all purpose cleaner, toothache ointment, hand lotion and more. shopwellcostore.com (North Carolina)

48. Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn

Gifts to Give: Flavors, austin smoke bbq, banana pudding, corn on the cobb, chicken n’ waffles, momma’s friend chicken, mac n cheese.  soulpopped.com  (Texas)

49. Talley & Twine Watches

Gifts to Give: Men & Women watches, wallets, handbags, belts, and more. talleyandtwine.com (Virginia)

50. TNT Goods

Gifts to Give: sweatshirts, jewelry, enamel pins, buttons, coasters, keychains, unique accessories and home décor.  shoptntgoods.com  (Tennessee)

 Tally & Twine

Elevate Black owned Businesses & Organizations...Support these businesses all year long! Share with Others.

Aakofii Wearable Art, 3500 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta  http://www.aakofii.com/about/  (Phipps Plaza) Coming Soon

Adrienne's Fine Resale Boutique(Luxury Women’s Boutique) http://www.adriennesfineresaleboutique.com    (Buckhead)

Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, Fox Theatre, Midtown Atlanta  Wed, Feb 11-Sun, Feb 15, 2015  Use this link for tickets: http://foxth.co/CorpVIP  Promo Code: Ambassador

Bamboozle, Handcrafted natural bamboo, silver, and bone jewelry for men and women. P O Box 8542, Alexandria, Louisiana 71306 (318) 730-6142 https://www.facebook.com/earspears

Black Business.org , online resource for Black Businesses  http://www.blackbusiness.org/

BoxCar Grocer, 249 Peters St. SW(Castleberry Hill) Downtown Atlanta 30313 404-883-3608 http://www.boxcargrocer.com/

Celebrity Catering ATL, (Full Service Catering Company), http://www.celebritycateringatl.com/ 404.210.0887

Confiserie Electic Gourmet Bakery, 2591 Piedmont Rd NE, ste 1115 Atlanta 30324 (404) 832-5757 https://www.CEGbakery.com (Lindbergh area)

Corner Grille Café, (Traditional Southern food with a Cajun Twist) 3823 Main St, College Park   http://thecornergrillecollegepark.com/

Densua’s Gifts from the Motherland, Jewelry, Art, Apparel  (Macy’s at Greenbriar Mall) http://www.densua.com/

Diva Glass Slippers, P.O. Box 11652, Minneapolis, MN 55411 612-559-1705  www.DivaGlassSlippers.com (online)

50 Shades of Black Book, T-shirt, Art, http://www.50shadesofblack.com/shop/

Gems of Africa Online Gallery, (Art, Sculpture, Glass, Artifacts), http://www.gemsofafricagallery.com/

Glymph and Associates, LLC, Business Development Company, 300 Glade Koll Tr., Fayetteville, GA 30215 404-931.6622  www.glymphandaasociates.com (online)

IWI Fresh Garden Day Spa, 341 Nelson St, Atlanta www.iwifresh.com (Castleberry Hill)

Kheesekake by Kelli, Homemade Desserts, shop online  http://www.kheesekakebykelli.com/

Marlee’s Coffee & Tea, 349 Decatur Street, Atlanta, GA 30312 (Pencil Factory Lofts & Shops) 404.230.9160  http://www.marleescoffeehouse.com  

Medu Bookstore, 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW, Atlanta  30331 (404) 346-3263  medubookstore.com (Greenbriar Mall)

Minoritees, Conscious, Casual Apparel,  http://www.minoritees.com (online)

MODA404 Men Clothing store, 3145 Peachtree St(Buckhead) Atlanta 30305 404-869-3310  http://www.moda404.com (Buckhead)

Moods Music/Little 5 Soul, 1131 Euclid Avenue(Little 5 Points) Atlanta, GA 30307 404-653-0724 http://www.moodsmusic.net

Poet of Peace(Poetry Book, Music, Inspirational), http://www.poetofpeace.com/  (Online)

Purchase Black: The Home for African American Online Shopping, Hair Care, Gifts, Art, and more http://www.purchaseblack.com/

Rawesome Juicery, Sweet Auburn Curb Market, 209 Edgewood Avenue SE, Downtown Atlanta 30303  (404) 996-6698 (Downtown) http://rawesomejuicery.squarespace.com/

Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center & Bookstore, Afro centric gifts, 946 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd(West End) Atlanta 30310  678-744-6125 http://www.cbpm.org/shrineofblackmadonna.html

Soul Vegetarian Restaurants, Healthy Soul Food  2 locations, West End & Virginia Highland http://www.soulvegetarian2.com/

Stef n Ty,  Handcrafted fine clothes and hats 227, Iron St, Unit 124, Detroit, Michigan 313-405-5759 www.stefnty.shutterfly.com   (online)

Sweet Auburn Bread Company, 234 Auburn Ave NE, Downtown Atlanta 30303 404-221-1157 http://www.sweetauburnbread.com  

Sweet Potato Café, 5377 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 http://www.thesweetpotatocafe.net/

Tassili's Raw Reality Cafe, 1059 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, (West End) Atlanta 30310  (404) 343 6126 http://www.tassilisrawreality.com

Thomasina’s Cashew Brittle Candies,  (online) http://www.thomasinascashewbrittle.com/shop/cart.php

IWI Fresh Garden Day Spa