Kelewele
Culture. Food. Migration. Community. While Rachel Laryea’s love for plantains started in the U.S., it harkens back to the cultural practices of a people an ocean away in Ghana. Rachel launched Kelewele to showcase the diversity of Africa and its diaspora through food.
Zach & Zoe
Zach & Zoe Sweet Bee Farm isn’t just a business, it is a project of passion that the Johnson family started to care for their family. They produce their honey on their rural Hunterdon County Farm to meet the unique nutritional needs of their children, so you can trust that they pour their heart and soul into every jar they make.
Stuyvesant Champagne
Brooklyn’s Marvina Robinson turned her passion for bubbly into a trailblazing business — and is now one of the only Black entrepreneurs in the city to launch her own line of champagne. Stuyvesant Champagne — named after the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood where she was raised — was created without a blueprint. Marvina created her own brand of champagne to serve as the private house label for her upcoming champagne bar. Today, the brand is sold around the country and is expanding with additional offerings and consumer experiences in 2022.
Partake Foods
When Denise Woods’ daughter was diagnosed with severe food allergies as an infant, she came up short on healthy snacks that were safe to eat and delicious. Frustrated by the lack of options, Denise left her corporate job and set out to make her own. And that’s how Partake was born.
Cultured Kombucha
Health is dope. Balance is dope. Self-love is dope. Treating yourself to something your body actually deserves? Dope. Let’s give your temple something to sing about. Get cultured. Cultured Kombucha is brewed in Washington, DC and is a woman and minority-owned business. They believe all communities should have access to and knowledge of internal health and wellness. So they brew this kombucha for culture, and for those who might otherwise overlook probiotic benefits. They’re bringing a tribe of good cultures to a belly near you.
Trade Street Jam Co.
Trade Street Jam Co. is founded by Ashley Rouse, a trained chef who loves to experiment with flavors and create the unexpected. All of their jams are made by hand in very small batches. Their cooking process usually goes one of two ways: slow cooking, to produce a thick, almost buttery spread, or quick cooking, to retain as much color and flavor in the fruit as possible. They add minimal sugar, and skip the pectin and preservatives, lending to a less thick but cleaner tasting jam than normal. Enjoy with a spoon!