Philadelphia is home to hundreds of Black-owned shops and restaurants to support this August and all year long in the city’s diverse retail and dining scenes.
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PHILADELPHIA – August marks National Black Business Month, and here in Philadelphia there are many ways to support the Black-owned business community — this month and every one after. The city takes pride in its vibrant Black-owned business scene, offering hundreds of unique spots for visitors checking out the town, restaurant-goers and Philly shoppers picking up everyday wares.
Here in Philadelphia you’ll find an array of Black-owned and -operated shops, boutiques and bookstores dotting the streets from Manayunk to East Passyunk Avenue. Many of these shops and restaurants are small, independently owned, or family-operated businesses that reflect the city’s diversity and commitment to fostering minority-owned enterprises.
Meanwhile, Black-owned restaurants, cafes and bakeries are the lifeblood of Philly’s diverse hospitality scene, adding dynamic flavors and one-of-a-kind flair to an ever-growing repertoire of culinary hotspots. Also buzzworthy this month: local Black- and -woman owned clothing brand Philadelphia Printworks hits racks at 400 Target stores nationwide.
Read on for a curated list of just some of the city’s standout Black-owned businesses.
Black-Owned Shops and Boutiques in Greater Philadelphia
Black-owned spas, boutiques, bookstores and more…
Bookstores
Atomic City Comics
Owned by Michael Yates and Darryl Jones, this classic comic book store, known for its wide selection of comics, graphic novels, manga, back issues, horror, sci-fi and old-school arcade games such as Street Fighter, has been a South Street mainstay since 2001.
Where: Atomic City Comics, 638 South Street
Black and Nobel
More than a bookstore, this cultural center owned by Hakim Hopkins offers…
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