Support Your Local Black Community

From kitchens to cultural institutions, creative industries, and more, Black folks have been thriving in our city for centuries—and we want to keep it that way. Keep reading to discover ways to support Memphis’ Black community. 

To help, we created a guide that’s a living record of local, black-owned businesses that you can refer to when you want to, as Wesley Snipes once said, “Bet on Black.”

cultural Institutions

A group of dancers in black jumpsuits are performing in front of a building.
Photo: Collage Dance Collective

apparel & accessories

Three women in denim shorts standing in front of a Black Memphis building.
Photo: DenimbyLLA

FITNESS

A Black woman doing a handstand in front of the Memphis sign.
Photo: The Yoga Kickback

wellness & Beauty

clubs & entertainment

A group of people standing in front of a black building at night.
Photo: Paula Raiford's Disco

bakeries/treat shops

news & Creative agencies

Black Memphis voices
Photo: MLK50

CATERING

The black Memphis box is filled with snacks and drinks.
Photo: City Tasting Box

bookstores

A black box of books with the words 'where are you?' written on it.
Photo: Cafe Noir

automotive

beverage brands

A man holding two cans of beer and a box in Black Memphis attire.
Photo: Beale Street Brewing Co.

restaurants

Orange Mound:

Whitehaven:

Hickory Hill:

Soulsville/South Memphis:

Downtown/Uptown:

Midtown:

Raleigh/Frayser/North Memphis:

East Memphis:

Outside The Loop:

Know of a Black-owned spot we missed?

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