Here are some thriving Black-owned businesses you can visit and support in the Detroit area.

Alley and Eye (Available in) Detroit Clothing Circle, 3980 Second Ave. Unit D, Detroit; 313-887-1370 Fashionable and edgy sunglasses and eyewear. Photo via Alley and Eye / Facebook
Micah’s Salon & Boutique 19374 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-341-3177 Photo via Micah’s Salon & Boutique / Facebook
Alter Ego Boutique 313 19100 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-647-7675 Photo via Alter Ego Boutique / Facebook
Over The Top Clothier 20094 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-587-3585 Photo via Over the Top Clothier
Art in Motion Ceramic Studio Gallery 19452 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-980-1265 Photo via Art in Motion Ceramic Studio Gallery / Facebook
Ashley’s Flowers 333 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-259-5000 Photo via Ashley’s Flowers / Facebook
The Avenue an International Kitchen 19163 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-340-0363 Photo via The Avenue an International Kitchen / Facebook
Bare Skin Facial and Waxing Studio 2921 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-326-3700 Photo via Bare Skin Facial and Waxing Studio / Facebook
Beans & Cornbread 29508 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-208-1680 Photo via Beans & Cornbread / Facebook
Beautiful Bridal with Keasha Rigsby 2921 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-877-9037 Photo via Beautiful Bridal with Keasha Rigsby / Facebook
Bert’s Market Place & Entertainment Complex 2727 Russell St., Detroit; 313-567-2030 Photo via Bert’s Market Place & Entertainment Complex / Facebook
The Block 3919 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-0892 Hip and modern restaurant serving dishes inspired by global cuisine. Photo via The Block / Facebook
Bob’s Classic Kicks 4717 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-7513 Photo via Bob’s Classic Kicks / Facebook
Brazelton’s Florist 2686 W. Grand Blvd., 48208; 313-872-6900 Photo via Brazelton’s Florist / Facebook
Brownsense Imaging Family Reunion Tees 13759 Sibley Road, Riverview; 586-202-5150 Photo via Brownsense Imaging Family Reunion Tees / Facebook
C. Grantston Bullard Design Studio 19132 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-283-1313 Photo via C. Grantston Bullard Design Studio / Facebook
Cafe d’Mongo’s Speakeasy 1439 Griswold St., Detroit Photo via Cafe d’Mongo’s Speakeasy / Facebook
CDK Kreative Kreations 19114 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-864-4CDK Photo via CDK Kreative Kreations / Facebook
City Wings 2896 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-871-2489 Photo via City Wings / Facebook
Corporate Mind & Body Spa 600 Renaissance Center, Level 1, Detroit; 313-393-7995 Photo via Corporate Mind & Body Spa / Facebook
Corporate Production Services Group 800-388-8496 Photo via Corporate Production Services Group / Facebook
Cutter’s Bar & Grill 2638 Orleans St., Detroit; 313-393-0960 Photo via Cutter’s Bar & Grill / Facebook
Dcreated Boutique 19480 Livernois Ave., Ste. 1, Detroit; 313-397-9404 Photo via Dcreated Boutique / Facebook
Detroit Blows 1232 Library St., Detroit; 313-462-4108 Photo via Detroit Blows / Facebook
Detroit Cycling Studio 17388 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-799-7426 Photo via Detroit Cycling Studio / Facebook
Detroit Fiber Works 19359 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-610-5111 Photo via Detroit Fiber Works / Facebook
Detroit Is the New Black 1426 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-818-3498 Photo via Detroit Is the New Black / Facebook
Detroit Professional Racquet Services 19444 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-863-1880 Photo via Detroit Professional Racquet Services / Facebook
Detroit Vegan Soul 8029 Agnes St., Detroit; 313-649-2759 Photo via Detroit Vegan Soul / Facebook
Detroit vs. Everybody 2501 Russell St., Detroit; 313-502-5840 Photo via Detroit vs. Everybody / Facebook
Dilla’s Delights 242 John R St., Detroit; 313-346-3771 Photo via Dilla’s Delights / Facebook
Dime Store 719 Griswold St., Ste. 180, Detroit; 313-962-9106 Photo via Dime Store / Facebook
Dressed in Details 586-244-8559 Photo via Dressed in Details / Facebook
Eric’s I’ve Been Framed Shop 16527 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-861-9263 Photo via Eric’s I’ve Been Framed Shop / Facebook
Essential Hot Yoga 19474 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 248-935-2787 Photo via Essential Hot Yoga / Facebook
The Fel’le Gallery 19926 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-415-6308 Art Gallery and event space for creative and expressionitive people. Photo via The Fel’le Gallery / Facebook
The Turkey Grill 8290 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-872-4624 Photo via The Turkey Grill / Facebook
Flo Boutique Co. 404 W. Willis St., Detroit; 313-831-4901 Photo via Flo Boutique Co. / Facebook
Golden Limousine 11900 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor; 734-668-8282 Photo via Golden Limousine / Facebook
Good Cakes and Bakes 19363 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-468-9915 Photo via Good Cakes and Bakes / Facebook
Hot Sam’s 127 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-961-6779 Mens clothing shop featuring all of the essential items for mens fashion. Photo via Hot Sam’s / Facebook
Uptown BBQ 15700 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-861-7590 Photo via Uptown BBQ / Facebook
House of Pure Vin 1433 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-638-2501 Photo via House of Pure Vin / Facebook
Lady Lisa Boutique 18441 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-646-4860 Photo via Lady Lisa Boutique / Facebook
Le Petit Dejeuner 6470 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-725-0257 Photo via Le Petit Dejeuner / Facebook
Live Cycle Delight 8019 Agnes St., Detroit; 313-423-6969 Photo via Live Cycle Delight / Facebook
Lush Yummies Pie Co. 2939 Russell St., Detroit; 313-629-0625 Photo via Lush Yummies Pie Co. / Facebook
Narrow Way Cafe & Shop 19331 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-397-7727 Photo via Narrow Way Cafe & Shop / Facebook
The N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art 52 E. Forest Ave., Detroit; 313-831-8700 Photo via The N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art / Facebook
Offin River’s Accessories, Etcetera 8325 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-870-1630 Photo via Offin River’s Accessories, Etcetera / Facebook
Pink Diamond Couture Beauty Mall 17350 Livernois Ave., Detroit Photo via Pink Diamond Couture Beauty Mall / Facebook
Prisca’s African Fashion for Less 19110 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-341-2695 Photo via Prisca’s African Fashion for Less / Facebook
Savvy Chic 2712 Riopelle St., Detroit; 313-833-8769 Photo via Savvy Chic / Facebook
Sherwood Forest Art Gallery 19500 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-340-0411 Photo via Sherwood Forest Art Gallery / Facebook
The Shoe Box 19186 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-855-6028 Photo via The Shoe Box / Facebook
Simplycasual Clothingstore 19400 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-864-7979 Photo via Simplycasual Clothingstore / Facebook
Source Booksellers 4240 Cass Ave. #105, Detroit; 313-832-1155 Photo via Source Booksellers / Facebook
Stef-n-Ty Boutique & Coffee Shop 9425 John R St., Detroit; 313-405-5759 Photo via Stef-n-Ty Boutique & Coffee Shop / Facebook
Tulani Rose 1709, 4201 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-832-2477 Photo via Tulani Rose / Facebook
Woodhouse Day Spa 1447 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-965-6270 Photo via GoogleMaps
Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum 6325 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-843-8849 Photo via Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum / Facebook
Three Thirteen 2642 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-818-0050 Photo via GoogleMaps
Times Square Men’s Clothing 19330 Livernois Ave. , Detroit; 313-342-9005 Photo via Times Square Men’s Clothing / Facebook
Teasers Boutique 19355 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-341-3131 Photo via GoogleMaps
The Style Gallery 71 Garfield St., Detroit; 313-340-0874 Photo via The Style Gallery / Facebook
The Social Club 5272 Anthony Wayne Drive; 313-832-4950 Photo via GoogleMaps
Skills Ville 17609 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-341-3300 Photo via GoogleMaps
Red Rose Florists 1425 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-963-1422 Photo via GoogleMaps
Mr. & Mrs. Benson Bakery 19126 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-307-8877 Photo via GoogleMaps
House of Morrison Shoe Repair 18933 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-861-0240 Photo via House of Morrison Shoe Repair / Facebook
Greenbliss Life 19472 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-575-8614 Photo via Greenbliss Life / Facebook
GE Distribution Services 2421 Wolcott St., Ferndale; 248-544-4000 Photo via GE Distribution Services / Facebook
Flagship Boutique 19456 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-397-3029 Photo via GoogleMaps
Baker’s Keyboard Lounge 20510 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-345-6300 Photo via GoogleMaps
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q 7444 Beaubien St., Detroit; 313-873-7444 Photo via GoogleMaps
Miller’s Children’s Apparel 19449 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-862-0003 Photo via GoogleMaps
Louisana Creole Gumbo 2051 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-567-1200 Photo via
Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles 19345 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-861-0229 Photo via GoogleMaps
Karismas Kloset 19472 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 586-943-1629 Photo via GoogleMaps
Jo’s Gallery 19376 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-864-1401 Photo via GoogleMaps
The Garden Theater 3929 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-0888 Photo via GoogleMaps
The Black Dress Co. 87 E. Canfield, Detroit; 313-833-7795 Photo via The Black Dress Co. / Facebook

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