UPDATE 10/22/2020: Come follow the Instagram account I created featuring some of these Black-owned businesses in a more visual way. My hope is to follow all of them that are on Instagram, but it will just take some time to follow everyone. This account and this post are 100% volunteer, so it will take some time to keep things updated but I am committed to doing so. The list is now almost at 400 total businesses! Thank you for continuing to send me recommendations and helping me keep this post updated!
UPDATE 6/23/2020: The community response from this list of Black owned businesses in Ohio has been incredible! This post has been featured in The Canton Repository and mentioned in USA Today ! I’ve already added over 80 more businesses to this list, and now we are close to 350! I will continue to update this list daily, so please keep sending in your recommendations! I’ve already received messages from business owners on this list that it has positively impacted their business in some way, and that makes all the hours of work and research, worth it! Thank you for continuing to support these amazing businesses!
ORIGINAL POST: If 2020 has exposed anything, it’s that racial discrimination is intrinsically ingrained in our cultural foundation. To be clear, Black folx already knew this. But for many people around the country, they had no idea how deep it actually went. Or worse, they knew and turned a blind eye to it anyway. Sadly, it took Ahmaud Arbery , Breonna Taylor , and George Floyd’s consecutive murders to realize that this country’s racial issues go much deeper than the occasional racial profiling or “isolated” act of police brutality. Racism has revealed itself in every system and structure from coast to coast, but especially in the sustainability of Black-Owned small businesses.
Between the state mandated closures of businesses due to COVID-19 , which we already know is disproportionately affecting Black communities , and the existing economic disparities for Black-Owned small businesses , it is up to us to ensure the sustainability and long-term success for them. It’s become clear that we, the people, must support our Black-owned small businesses, so I’ve created a directory of Black-Owned small businesses in Ohio. I will be updating this list as I discover new Black-Owned small businesses in Ohio. If you have suggestions for businesses to add, send me a message !
Black-Owned Restaurants
2 Daughters Tea Company – Akron, OH5 Points Grille – Richmond Heights, OHAll Things Wings – Canton, OHThe Amour Company (Bakery/Catering/Food Service) – Owned by Executive Chef Latrice Walters – Akron, OHAngie’s Soul Cafe – Cleveland, OHAnn’s Place – Akron, OHArchie’s Hough Bakery – Owned by Archie Garner – Cleveland, OHBake at 350 Bakery – Copley (Akron), OHBattiste & Dupree Cajun Grill – South Euclid, OHBeckham’s B & M Bar B Que – North Randall, OHBig Eu’es BBQ – Owned by Eugene Wilson – Cuyahoga Falls, OHBJ’s Kitchen LLC – Owned by Brenda Johnson – Alliance, OHBlack Box Fix – Owned by Eric Rogers – Cleveland, OHThe Boiler 65 – Cleveland, OHThe Boujie Bakery – Owned by Autumn Oliver – Cleveland, OHThe Breakfast Box – Akron, OHBrown’s Corner Restaurant – Cleveland, OHBusy B Bakery – Owned by Marissa – Stow, OHCafe Phix Midtown (Black Veteran Owned ) – Owned by Jackie Larkins – Cleveland, OHCaptiv8 Potato Bar – Owned by Antoine Stith – Cleveland, OHCathy’s (Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches) – Cleveland, OHChef Errrrok – Cleveland, OHChef Nae – Owned by DaJhanae Blade – Cleveland, OHChillax (Sports Bar) – Canton, OHCle Biscuit Heads – Owned by Shawnda Moye – Cleveland, OHCleveland Cold Brew Coffee – Cleveland, OHCMB Soul Food – Cleveland, OHCoco’s Confectionary Kitchen – Owned by Karizma Wise, Adrianna Wise, and Carla Benison – Columbus, OHColumbo Room – Cleveland, OHCork and Canvas on 3rd (CCO3) – Canton, OHThe Crispy Chick – Cleveland, OHDessert Goddess – Owned by Danyelle Smith – Aurora, OHDonna’s Delicious Dozen – Columbus, OHDreamz Cafe – Cleveland, OHDressed Tu Kale – Owned by Maya Melton – Cleveland, OHEdgar’s Restaurant – Chef Glenn Gillespie – Akron, OHEd’s Smokehouse – Canton, OHElite Bistro – Cleveland, OHElla Mae’s Soulfood – University Heights, OHEmpress Taytu Retaurant (Ethiopian Cuisine) – Cleveland, OHEssential Dipped Delights – Owned by Takila Nuss – Akron, OHEvan Walker (Personal Chef) – Akron, OHThe Flavor Grille (American/Jamaican) – Owned by Leonard Beasley – Akron, OHFlour Child Bakery – Owned by Gabrielle – Cleveland, OHFrederick’s Wine & Dine – Owned by Frederick Parks – Cleveland, OHThe Fresh Fix of Heights – Cleveland, OHFresh & Meaty Burgers – Cleveland, OHGoodfella’s BBQ – Cleveland, OHGourmet Gent (Personal Chef) – Cleveland, OHGourmet Girl Custom Cakes – Cleveland, OHGriff’s BBQ – Owned by Candun Griffin – Columbus, OHHoyo’s Kitchen (Somali Cuisine) – Owned by Abdilahi & Mohamed Hassan – Columbus, OHIrie Island Jamaican Restaurant – Owned by Melissa Bailey Green – Canton, OHIrie Jamaican Kitchen – Owned by Omar McKay – Cleveland, OHJ.Ashli’s Cooking Creations – Akron, OHJoe’s Chicken and More – Canton, OHJuliabelle’s Seasonings, Rubs & Mixes – Cleveland, OHKG Homebaked Goodness – Owned by Karen Gordon – Cleveland, OHKim’s Wings – Cleveland, OHKyra’s Cupcake Boutique – Owned by Kyra Martinez – Columbus, OHLaShon’s Catering – Owned by Dashon Barnes, Sr. – Cleveland, OHLA Soul Food and Catering – Akron, OHLee’s Seafood Boil – Cleveland and Columbus, OHLegends Bistro – Euclid, OHLejit’s BBQ & Seafood and Lejit’s Catering – Owned by Lejit Smith – Canton, OHLifestyle Cafe (Plant Based) – Columbus, OHLittle Chunk of Goodness – Owned by Christy Williams – North Canton, OHLJ Sweets Designs – Owned by Lynette Jones – Massillon, OHMagna Wine Boutique – Bedford, OHThe Magnolia Experience – Cleveland, OHMarques (Southern, Cajun, Creole) – Akron, OHMeals Made Easy – Cleveland, OHMick & Shirley’s Catering & Cafe – Akron, OHNetworkz Restaurant & Lounge – Owned by Bryan Loretz, Damon Loretz, and Lillian Loretz – Cleveland Heights, OHNicoles’ Restaurant (Soulfood) – Akron, OHNothing Bundt Cakes – Owned by Kenny Peterson – Canton, OHOne Stop Shop (Bakery) – Canton, OHOpen Pitt Barbecue – Cleveland, OHOra Bell’s Southern Cuisine – Owned by Sharon and Terry Robinson – Cleveland, OHThe Original Grille – Cleveland, OHO Taste and See Bakery – Owned by Shauntya Brown – Kent, OHPammie’s Restaurant – Akron, OHPat’s Granola – Cleveland, OHPearlFlower Catering – Owned by Tiwanna Scott-Williams – Cleveland, OHThe Pierogi Lady – Akron, OHPrepped Up – Cleveland, OHRenee’s Place – Cleveland, OHThe Rib Cage Smokehouse Bar & Grill – Cleveland, OHRonnie & CJ’s – Cleveland, OHRosemary’s Vegan Daughter – Cleveland, OHSam Sylk’s Chicken & Fish – Cleveland, OHThe Sandpit Cafe & Lounge – Massillon, OHThe Sauce Boiling Seafood Express – Cleveland, OHSauce the City – Cleveland, OHSC Bar & Kitchen – Owned by Sean Chatman – Reynoldsburg, OHScratch Steakhouse and Lounge – Owned by Demond Germany – Louisville, OHSister’s Soul Food – Owned by Tracy R. Foster – Canton, OHSkye LaRae’s Culinary Services – Owned by Eric Wells – Cleveland, OHSocial 8 – Akron, OHSouthern Cafe – Cleveland, OHSouthern Sweets Cleveland – Owned by Shawnda Moye – Cleveland, OHSquash The Beef Catering – Cleveland, OHStachia’s Almost Famous Wings – Owned by Stachia Manson – Canton, OHStudio Bakery – Owned by Kara Hammett – Canton, OHSubcity Restaurant – Cleveland, OHSuper Chef’s Breakfast & More – Owned by Ryan Bryson & Darnell Ferguson – Gahanna, OHSweet and Savvy – Owned by Savannah Griggs – Akron, OHSweetly Shoibhan Pastries & Bubble Tea – Garfield Heights, OHSwerve Grille – Beachwood, OHTaste of Jamaica – Cleveland, OHTea House Bakery – Akron, OHThird Perk Coffeehouse & Wine Bar – Dayton, OHTwist Cupcakery – Dayton, OHUnBar Cafe – Cleveland, OHThe Vegan Doughnut Company – Cleveland, OHVegan Taste – Owned by Kyronne Jackson – Toledo, OHWaffle O Waffle – Medina, OHWest Side Coney Island – Akron, OHYummies Kisses Desserts – Owned by Nina Robin – Canton, OHZanzibar Soul Fusion – Cleveland, OHZoma (Ethiopian Cuisine) – Cleveland, OH
Black Artists, Bloggers, Creatives, Shops & Retail
2 Live Music (Music Store) – Akron, OH7th Floor Clothing – Owned by Frank Miller III & Preston Clark – Akron, OHAkron Honey – Owned by Wesley Ian – Akron, OHAnitavee Textile – Columbus, OHApril Sunami – Columbus, OHArukah Art – Owned by Kristi – Cleveland, OHBattlegrounds to Boardgames – Co-Owned by Brandon Gillespie – Canton, OHBizzy Beads Boutique – Owned by Kimberley Camp – Cleveland, OHBlack Art Plus – Columbus, OHBlack Girl in CLE (Blog) – Cleveland, OHBlack Girls in Trader Joes – Lauren (Lo) & Mercedes (Dee) – Cleveland, OHBlossom Beauty Co. (Natural Beauty Products) – Owned by Deidre – Cleveland, OHBlyss International – Owned by Melita Polk – Canton, OHBohanon & Co. (High Fashion Contemporary Brand) – Owned by Ashley – Cleveland, OHBrittany’s Record Shop – Cleveland, OHBunny Paige – Owned by Lauren Tatum – Cleveland, OHCain Cosmetics & Skincare – Cleveland, OHCandied Nectar – Owned by Tonciauna Perkins – Akron, OHCandy Glam Boutique – Owned by Candy Love – Akron, OHCareful & Careless (Women’s Clothing) – Akron, OHChoate Body – Owned by Rhandi Kai – Cleveland, OHCity Living Furniture – Owned by Charlene Williams – Columbus, OHCrumbles of Love Candle Co. – Owned by Cynobia Crumble – Cleveland, OHCurvy in Cleveland – Cleveland, OHDestinee Stark Shop – Owned by ME! – Canton, OH Dornee – Owned by Torrian Denise – Cleveland Heights, OHElizabeth’s Bookshop and Writing Centre – Founded by Rachel Elizabeth Cargle – Akron, OHGallery in the Hood – Owned by William H. Thomas – Columbus, OHThe Garrett Candle Co. – Owned by Chris Garrett – Cleveland, OHGilmores Boutique – Owned by Jo Ann Montgomery – Cuyahoga Falls, OHGoods – Akron, OHHe Loves Curves Boutique – Cleveland, OHHippie Chemist – Parma, OHHouse of Oluku (Online African Boutique) – Owned by HerMaya Onunwor – Based in Cleveland, OH and Handmade in NigeriaThe JameS Brand – Owned by Anesah – Akron, OHJames Lauren Beauty – Owned by Rebecca Christian-Lipker – Cleveland, OHJaybella (Kid’s Clothing) – Owned by Dannelle Jenkins – OhioJBurgess Designs – Owned by Jessica Skinner – Akron, OHKila’s Design Studio – Owned by Kila Joseph – Columbus, OHKincs by Nicki – Owned by Nichole Burton – Columbus, OHKiri Chic – Cleveland, OHKreaten Wreaths – Owned by Keresia Gordon Herring – Canton, OHLT Squared (Stationary Design & Gift Products) – South Euclid, OHMochaPrism LLC (Children’s Book Author & Independent Publisher) – Owned by Yolanda McElroy – Columbus, OHMoore Pet Supply – Euclid, OHNatural Mink Co. (Handmade, Plant-based Skincare) – Owned by Sisters, Aleshia and Janaja Leonard – Cleveland, OHNo Basis Co. – North Olmstead, OHNot Perfect Clothing – Owned by Willie Harper & Thomas McFarland – Akron, OHOcéanne Studio and Boutique – Owned by Anne Harrill – Cleveland, OHOde Vintage – Cleveland, OHOlde Towne East Candle Company – Columbus, OHOne Eleven Candles – Pickerington, OHOur Favorite Things Boutique – Owned by Donald and Lisa McGuthry – Cleveland, OHPea Pod Pixie Gift Shop – Owned by Ivory and Jeanette – Toledo, OHPerfect Pineapple Wraps – Owned by Charron Martin – Cleveland, OHPriS’e Creations – Owned by PriScillia Sales – Columbus, OHPS Boutique – Fairlawn (Akron), OHQueen Jefe LLC – Owned by Portion Mixon – Akron, OHRelentless Faith Fitness – Cleveland, OHSaint Augustine and Suds – Akron, OHSalt Me! – Owned by Tonia Farmer, MD – Warren, OHScentsXchange – Owned by Amber Williams – Columbus, OHSelene Stone – Owned by Liz Bradley – Canton, OHShop Kay Marie (Online Boutique) – Owned by Kasha Lucas – Canton, OHSky Blue Outerwear – Owned by DeNica Bishop – Akron, OHSkyler Juan (Musician) – Akron, OHSpiRituals (Vegan Bath Products) – Owned by Maasiti Jaade – Cleveland, OHSpooky Sistren (Handmade Home Decor) – Owned by Karizma Wise, Adrianna Wise, and Ceaira Corpening – Columbus, OHStyles of Imagination – Owned by Diane Linston – Cleveland, OHStudio 528 Holistic Health, Wellness + Gifts – Owned by Tiffany Msafiri – Canton, OHStudio Noelle (Plus Size Boutique) – Maple Heights, OHSweetly Created 4 U – Owned by Brandy Coffey – Akron, OHTAG Brand (Online Boutique) – Owned by Tkeyah Grier – Cincinnati, OHTaylor Made Goods LLC (Handmade Skincare) – Owned by Taylor McCants – Akron, OHThree Feathers Pewter – Owned by Willa Hollingsworth – Millersburg, OHThis is Cultured – Akron, OHTL Yarn Crafts – Owned by Toni Lipsey – Columbus, OHTotally Tangled Creations – Owned by April Nicholson-Couch – Akron, OHTXTURATees – Owned by Elise Burnett Boyd – Akron, OHURBAN Stereotype – Owned by 15 year old JeNoah Lee – Alliance, OHWe Care Tees – Owned by Ramahn Jemahl – Akron, OHWednesday Workshop Wig Dealer – Euclid, OHYetunde Rodriguez Design – Dayton, OH
Black-Owned Professional Services
14 Hearts Healthcare Agency LLC – Owned by Carolyn Barnes – Akron, OHA Better Cleaning Service – Owned by Antonio Goodwin – Akron, OHAB Shelby’s Auto & Tractor Trailer Repair – Owned by Steve Evans Sr. – Akron, OHAll-In Ball (Basketball Skills & Training) – Owned by Murray Hooten III – Canton, OHAll Occasions Rental – Cleveland, OHAllynne Time LLC (Photobooth Company) – Owned by Shaleeta Smith – Cleveland, OHAngie Smith Photography – Akron/Canton, OHArmstead Logistics (Trucking Company) – Owned by Shawn Armstead – Cuyahoga Falls, OHAstro Vizion Productions LLC – Ja’Shon Harris – Akron, OHAuden & Company (Branding Strategy) – Owned by Janae – Cleveland, OHAwake To My Soul (Yoga Teacher & Teacher Trainer) – Owned by Ylonda Rosenthal-Greene – Cleveland, OHBABE Magazine (Black and Brilliant Entrepreneur Magazine) – Owned by Da’Shika Street – Akron, OHBeats by Jey (Youtube Channel) – Akron, OHBe Free Project (Life Coach) – Owned by Siobhan Sudberry – Cleveland, OHBehavioral Harmony LTD . – Owned by Victoria Walker – Canton, OHBeverly Proctor-Donald, Attorney at Law (Family Law) – Canton, OHBottom to Top Cleaning Services LLC – Owned by LeTony Baker – Alliance, OHBriKlassy Events – Owned by Bri Griggs – Akron, OHBrothers of the Same Struggle (Record Label) – Akron, OHBrown Beatty Counseling & Consulting LLC – Owned by Dr. Rosalyn Y. Brown Beatty – Cincinnati, OHC7 Branding – Cleveland, OHCarrington Financials LLC – Owned by Carrington Chatman – Akron, OHChampion Dry Cleaners – Owned by Daryl Stephens – Massillon, OHChampion Pest & Termite – Owned by Dwight Holloway – Pickerington, OHCleveland Flower Walls – Cleveland, OHCleveland Veterinary Clinic – Owned by Dr. Venaya K. Jones – Cleveland, OHCloud 9 Favors – Owned by Jason Frazer and Romney Smith – Cleveland, OHCloverleaf Animal Hospital – Owned by Dr. Linda Randall, DVM – Lodi, OHCoCreative (Marketing and Branding) – Cleveland, OHColbert Painting and Reconstruction – Owned by Kamala Colbert – Columbus, OHCollective Casting (Expanding diverse representation for models, artists, & talent) – Cleveland, OHComputer Repair Extraordinaires and Consultants – Akron, OHCorporate Cleaning – Owned by Crystal Hughey – Columbus, OHCovesa Kelly Events – Valley View, OHThe Crystal Collection (Event Planner) – Owned by Crystal Corbin – Cincinnati, OHC&T Office Maintenance – Owned by Clarence Tyree – Columbus, OHCultivated Visions (Branding Services) – Owned by Nzinga Hart – Akron, OHDaybreak Yoga – Owned by Dawn M. Rivers – Bedford, OHDestinee Stark Photography (Branding & Senior Portrait Photographer) – Owned by ME! – Canton, OHDiamond Home Detailing – Owned by Dawonne Jackson – Columbus, OHThe Diamond Room at the City Club (Event Space) – Owned by Antoine Stith – Cleveland, OHDivine Touch Services – Owned by George Cutliff – Westerville, OHD Kibble Smith Balloons – Owned by Donneika Kibble Smith – Cleveland, OHDonya’s Florals – Black Female Veteran Owned by Donya Lewis – Columbus, OHDove Building Services Inc. – Owned by Vernon Gibson – Columbus, OHDreams 2 Reality Event Planning – Owned by Danica Rice – Cuyahoga Falls, OHEconomy Auto Glass (Call 216-414-9913 ) – Black Veteran Owned by Darin Butler – Cleveland, OH Electronic Systems Consultant – Owned by John Larkin – Columbus, OHElite National Building Services – Columbus, OHEssentia Strategy Group – Columbus, OHEvan’s Lawn Services LLC – Akron, OHEvents by Torsha – Owned by Torsha Boswell – Akron, OHF & H Cleaning Services – Owned by Margaret Hughley Fowlkes – Columbus, OHFirst Choice Safety and Security Company – Contact: 216-776-8456 – Owned by Theresa Castleberry – Cleveland, OH Firstfruits Event Planning & Catering – Owned by Gail Weatherspoon – Akron, OHFlick A Pic Photobooth – Owned by Chris and Daylon Pickard – Columbus, OHFluff N Stuff Pet Services and Mobile Grooming – Owned by Marche Smith – Cleveland, OHFreedtyme LLC (HR Services) – Owned by Toya Newell – Cleveland, OHGifted Doula LLC – Owned by Sherveriria Harris – North Canton, OHGinger Cunningham & Associates – Columbus, OHGreen Counseling Services – Owned by Maisha McIntyre – Fairlawn, OHHackenberg Realty Group – Owned by Melissa Hackenberg – Canton, OHHandy Services – Owned by DeShawn – Akron, OHHelping Hands (Home Health, Household Assistance, & Compassionate Care) – Co-owned by Jerome Armstead – Canton, OHHercules Services – Owned by Sylvester Ferguson – Cleveland, OHHuman1st LLC (Community Services) – Owned by Dallas Harper – Canton, OHThe Hydration Station – Owned by Clifford and Cherry Jarrett – Canton, OHI Got Your Back Massage and Wellness – Shay Somerville-Shropshire – Cuyahoga Falls, OHIntuitively Rooted – Owned by Vonree Mao – Cleveland, OHJ.A. Goodson Construction LLC – Owned by Jerry Goodson – Kent, OHJaron M. LeGrair Studios (Vocal Coach) – Akron, OHJLW Tax and Financial Services LLC – Owned by Joi Wilson – Akron, OHKamron Khan (Photographer) – Cleveland, OHL & H Homecare (Email l_hhomecare@att.net – Provides home services for homeless veterans and people living with mental illnesses) – Owned by Larry & Heidi Steens – Akron, OH Line Up Lawn Care LLC – Owned by Deetrein Johnson – Massillon, OHLion Hearted Entertainments – Owned by Anthony Marks Jr. – Marion, OHLive Shots Entertainment (Photo/Video Services) – Andrew and Adriana – Canton, OHLiving Essence (Reflexology) – Owned by Sulesa – Cleveland, OHLo-Key Entertainment Services – Cleveland, OHManning Preferred Inspections – Columbus, OHMaraye Design Studio (Interior Design) – Owned by Lannetta Knotts – Columbus, OHMargo Jackson at State Farm Insurance – Canton, OHMetaphysical Melanin – Owned by Monica Jefferies – Columbus, OHMillennial Tax – Owned by Leanna Miller – Cleveland, OHMinister Sharnise Sears (Wedding Officiant) – Willoughby, OHMobile Foamzone & Detailing LLC – Owned by Von Jones – Stow, OH – Serving Stow, Akron, Cleveland, and surrounding areas.Monique Parish Massage – Canton, OHMoody Engineering – Owned by David Moody – Cleveland and Columbus, OHMoody Nolan (Architecture Firm) – Owned by Curt Moody – Columbus, OHMoto Movers – Owned by Carlos Childs – Akron, OHMy World Studios (Recording Studio) – Owned by Mario Anderson Jr. – Akron, OHNatasha Herbert (Wedding Photographer) – Cleveland, OHNew Era 330 (American Red Cross Training Services) – Owned by Ashley Armstead – Fairlawn (Akron), OHN.F.L. Tree Service Company – Owned by Darnell – Richfield, OHNoir Creative (Photography & Graphic Design) – Akron, OHNot Just October (Non Profit Organization) – Akron, OHOne Smart Dog Training – Owned by Dr. Linda Randall, DVM – Seville, OHOptimus Builders – Owned by Marquis Scott – Northfield, OHPATHworks (strategic support) – Akron, OHPaws Play (Black Veteran Owned ) – Owned by Teressa Doaty – Cleveland, OHPeak Performance Cleaning LLC – Owned by D’Andre Dukes – Warren, OHPixel Pinch Media – Owned by John Foster – Youngstown, OHPonderSystems Media and Marketing – Owned by Ron Ponder – Akron/Canton, OHPositive Vibez Cleaning LLC – Owned by Brittany Bell – Akron, OHPristine Steam Wash – Owned by Aaron Dukes – Canton, OHProventus Insurance Group LLC – Owned by Omara Kazadi-Abe – Tallmadge, OHRest and Revitalize Massage Company – Owned by Kristian Amy – Cleveland, OH Salon de Pooch (Dog Groomer) – Owned by Danielle Duffley – Stow, OHSani-Tech Supply (Medical PPE) – Shaker Heights, OHScott Mitchell Insurance Agency – Owned by Scott Mitchell – Cuyahoga Falls, OHShimeaker Hampton (Doula) – Cleveland, OHSincerely Se’Yauna Massage Therapy & Skincare – Akron, OHSocial Butterfly Express – Travel Agency – Owned by Rosalyn Cooper – Cleveland, OHSpeedy iRepair – Owned by Monte Vales – Akron, OHStaci Jordan Shelton (Performance Consultant) – Akron, OHStaircase Florist – Owned by Willie and Gwen Watts – Akron, OHSteady Care Behavioral – Owned by Jerome Armstead – Akron, OHStylish Little Mrs. (Bridal Stylist) – Owned by Alexandra Claytor Davis – Dayton, OHSwim Baby Swim – Cleveland, OHTouch of Synergy Massage & Wellness – Cleveland, OHTravel Smart with Erika – Owned by Erika Thomas – Cleveland, OHTwo Talk LPS Learning, Language & IT Services – Owned by Mack McKay – Stark and Summit Counties, OHTyler’s Auto Repair – Cleveland, OHUnderdog Productions LLC (Music Production, Podcasting, Photography, Videography) – Owned by Dallas Harper – Canton, OHVivid Solution Design Studio – Owned by Nikki Swift – Canton, OHWhip A Peal Car Care and Detailing Center LLC – Canton, OHWhite Glove Cleaning Solutions – Owned by LaQuata Williams – Akron, OHWilkinson Funeral Home – Owned by Brandee Michele Wilkinson – Akron, OHWilliams Interior Design Inc. – Owned by Carolyn Williams Francis – Columbus, OHWindham Cleaning LLC – Owned by Jennah and Adom Windham – Tallmadge, OHWright Relations (Communication & Social Media) – Owned by Dani-Renee Wright – Akron, OHXYZ Professional Services – Owned by Melva C. Williams-Argaw – Columbus, OHYokefellow Creative (Boutique Branding Agency) – Owned by Whitney Prather – Canton, OHYvonne Palkowitsh (Photographer) – Dover, OH
Black-Owned Salons & Beauty Professionals
A Fine Line Barbering – Owned by Jeff Baldwin – Canton, OHAkiba’s Hair Braiding – Owned by Charlotte Engohang – 2645 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44709Akiba’s Too Beauty Supply – Owned by Charlotte Engohang – 449 E State St. Alliance, OH 44601 Amaris Brianna (MUA) – Owned by Amaris Underwood – Fairlawn, OHArdor Beauty by Alycia – Owned by Alycia Colon – Cleveland, OHBessay Salon – Owned by J. Cordell and Kenneth Slack – Akron, OHBloom and Clover Wax Studio – Cleveland, OHChester’s Mop Shop – Owned by Nate Chester – Canton, OHCreations by Tanazia – Owned by Tanazia Morris – Shaker Heights, OHDLuxe Beauty Consulting (Hairstylist) – Owned by Dasha Isaiah – Fairlawn, OHEverything by Face (Day Spa) – University Heights, OHEverything Nails – Cleveland, OHGlam By Angel (Esthetician) – Owned by Angel Davis – Bedford, OHHair by Gradieh – Avon, OHHair by Patrick – Owned by Patrick Jordan – Akron/Cleveland, OHHair Geek Studios – Akron, OHHall of Fame Barbershop – Akron, OHIt’s Jess Hair – Owned by Jessica Garner – Fairlawn and Canton, OHJasmyn Allen (Licensed Cosmetologist and Loc Specialist) – Cleveland, OHKangaroo Kutz – Akron, OHLeia’ Love Hair & Nail Salon – Akron, OHMontys Barbershop – Akron, OHThe Nail Counsel – Owned by Tashiana Ray – Massillon, OHNailed It by Mesha – Owned by Mesha Richardson – Akron, OHNan-C’s Beauty Salon – Owned by Nancy Card – Canton, OHPeach Fuzz – Lakewood, OHPositive Image Hair Salon – Owned by Mary Reed – Akron, OHR.L Xperience (Hair Salon) – Owned by Robert – Alliance, OHRUSH Image Concepts (Salon) – Owned by Jessica Garner – Worthington, OHSharper Image Barbershop – Owned by Adrian Lamb – Cleveland, OHSheer Hotness, Makeup and Hair – Owned by Ebony Newcomb – Dayton, OHShrita’s House of Style (Hair Salon & Facial Services) – Owned by Shrita Clifford – Canton, OHStevie E’s Place (Barbershop) – Owned by Steve Evans – Akron, OHStudio Be Glam – Owned by Malika Brown – Lakewood (Cleveland), OHSweet Veda Crochet Braids – Owned by Veda Graves – Cleveland, OHTame Hair Salon – Owned by Niki Levengood – Gahanna, OHTease Hair + Body Parlor – Lakewood, OHTextura Curl Studio – Owned by Elise Burnett Boyd – Akron, OHTipsy Nail and Lash Designs – Owned by Felicia Daniels – Akron, OHTru Kream Beauty Bar – Owned by Crystal Tyler – Akron, OHTwisted Bliss Braid and Beauty Studio – Owned by Danie Sheniece – Akron, OHUnto Him Salon – Akron, OH
Black-Owned Health & Fitness Businesses
Balance Cheer & Gymnastics – Owned by Kanisha Harwell – Warrensville Heights, OHBlended Nutrition – Canton, OHDiaita Cold Pressed Juice – Owned by Eddie & Shamiko Mealy – Canton, OHFawaky Burst Juice Bar – Cleveland, OHFitness & Sports Excellerated, LLC (Training Studio) – Owned by Sean Robbins – North Canton, OHGrooveRyde – Cleveland, OHGym & Juice Cle – Cleveland, OHHumble Cross Train – Owned by Desmond Jacobs – Painesville, OHIron Koi (Personal Trainer) – Owned by Rashida VanLeer-McHargh – Shaker Heights, OHNola Movement – Owned by Niké Olabisi-Greene – Cleveland, OHNooma (Pre-workout energy) – Cleveland, OHPulse Barre and Fitness – Owned by Rodrianna Alsip – Uniontown, OHRise Nation – Cleveland, OHSheena’s Platinum Movements (Dance Studio) – Akron, OHSoza Fitness and Wellness – Parma, OHSummer Ready Fitness – Akron, OHTeam JavanFit – Owned by Javan Shaw – Akron, OH
I have tried my best to provide accurate and up-to-date links, however, if you own one of these businesses and would like updates or corrections made to your links, please contact me .
Additionally, if you are the owner of one of the businesses listed here that are located in Stark County, Ohio and are hiring AND felony friendly , please contact Stark County Employment Specialist, Jake Sims at 330-451-7130 or email him at JMSims@starkcountyohio.gov . Please note: Only contact him if you are felony friendl y! Thank you!
If you have other recommendations that are not listed here, please send me a message so I can get them added to the directory! If you’re looking specifically for Cleveland-based, Black-owned businesses feel free to use the search page function (command + F) or check out Cleveland Magazine’s list of Black-owned Cleveland businesses to support . Thank you for taking the time to support Black-owned small businesses in Ohio!
Continue to send your recommendations for Black-owned small businesses all over Ohio!
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Swimbabyswimcle.com
Swimming lessons for children
Cleveland, Ohio
Thank you Simone! I added you to the list! 🙂
Hello! I wanted to share that I am a black business owner in Stark County. I own a behavior therapy center, BEHAVIORAL HARMONY LTD, and specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis. My center is located in Canton, Ohio.
Thank you for your support! ❤️
Victoria Walker
Hi Victoria! Thank you so much for posting your info! I’ve added you to the list and updated the post! 🙂
This is great – thank you for collecting this information to share with us. Do you happen to have a similar list for Black Doctors & Dentists? My friends and I are having a hard time finding them on our own and the few Google searches we’ve tried don’t seem to yield accurate results. Any help you could provide would be great!
Hi Candace, Thank you so much for your kind words! That is a great idea, and I will add it to my list of future content to cover. 🙂
Hello Desiree,
I too am a black business owner of an event planning company. My business name is Dreams 2 Reality Event Planning, LLC. We are in Cuyahoga Falls, OH serving Summit County and surrounding areas.
Hi Danica, I’ve added your business, Dreams 2 Reality Event Planning to the list and updated the post! Thank you for reaching out! 🙂
My sister, Mesha Richardson owns a nail shop in Akron called Nailed It on North Main Street.
Thanks Carol Richardson
Hi Carol, thank you so much for the recommendation! I’ve added Nailed It by Mesha to the list and updated the post! 🙂
Can you please add me to this list.
Hi LaQuata, I’ve added your business, White gloves Cleaning Solutions to the list and updated the post! 🙂 Thanks for reaching out!
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Hello
Can you please add
Unto Him Salon (Black Owned Salon – Akron Ohio)?
Also add “Tipsy Nail & Lash Designs” Black Nail Tech
Akron Ohio
Thank you
Hi Felicia, thank you so much for your comment and recommendations! I have added both Unto Him Salon and Tipsy Nail & Lash Designs to the list and updated the post. Please let me know if I can do anything for you in the future, and have a great rest of your week! – Destinee Stark
Hi Destinee, please add Champion Dry Cleaners, Massillion Ohio. Owner , Daryl Stephens
Hi Mary, thank you so much for your comment and recommendation! I have added Champion Dry Cleaners to the list and updated the post. I couldn’t find a website to link to, so I just linked to their Yelp page. Please let me know if I can do anything for you in the future, and have a great rest of your week! -Destinee Stark
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