Juneteenth
The celebration of freedom — that’s the idea behind Juneteenth, or June 19, as it commemorates the last enslaved African Americans being freed in the United States. Though while the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in 1863, it would take two more years for this news to reach the deepest parts of the South, thus beginning the observation of this Freedom Day in 1865.
While Juneteenth has been celebrated throughout Black communities for generations, it became an official federal holiday in the United States in 2021, allowing for a widespread commemoration throughout communities and organizations across the country.
LOOKING TO CELEBRATE IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY?
It’s become more important than ever that we celebrate Juneteenth in a way that truly honors its history and supports Black communities. This year, we’re celebrating by continuing to uplift Black businesses and hard working entrepreneurs right here in the Short North Arts District. By supporting Black-owned businesses, you’re helping to create and sustain more entrepreneurial opportunities, which helps to empower Black communities as the fight for justice, equality and equity continues.
Click below as we’ve compiled a list of local Black-owned businesses you can shop today — and all year long!
Amongst Peers
Operating as a retail hub that houses, promotes, and sells fresh new brands and ideas from their peers, both locally and across the globe. Not just a clothing brand, a community.
Art of Republic
Art of Republic is a network of emerging artists, utilizing a shared creative artspace. Designed to encourage individuality & concept development.
Cole’s Plants 614
Your favorite plant’s favorite plant shop, specializing in indoor house plants.
Dreams on High
Dreams on High is a local boutique, offering a wide range of apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Dress for Success
Dress for Success Columbus promotes the economic independence of women in need by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Haus Davinci
Haus DaVinci aims to inspire confidence through embracing unique beauty and self-care. Proudly serving all ethnicities.
Koko Bella Lash Bar
The Koko Bella Lash Bar is a beauty bar specializing in eyelash extensions, brow services, and permanent makeup.
Jerky’s Jamaican
Jerky’s Jamaican Grill provides authentic Jamaican cuisine implementing original techniques serving slowly cooked food in an express setting.
Sole Classics
Sole Classics is a full-service sneaker boutique, offering a wide range of services to fit all of your footwear, apparel and accessory needs.
Tactical Luxuries
Tactical Luxuries is a locally and family-owned clothing store, specializing in sneakers, luxury goods, and vintage apparel to suit all your streetwear style needs.
PIVOT – Coming Soon
PIVOT is a women’s boutique carrying a selection of inclusive and sustainable on-trend shoes, handbags, accessories, and fashion staples.”
W*nder
W*nder is a delicious CBD sparkling beverage that’s formulated to keep you energized, focused, and relaxed throughout the day.