WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) – The novel coronavirus pandemic has struck businesses throughout the DMV and beyond – particularly the region’s black-owned businesses.
Georgetown University’s student publication The Hoya points out that the pandemic aggravated existing inequalities – including those faced by minority-owned businesses.
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These businesses – which include some of the most iconic businesses in the region – are going to need the community’s support.
With what some are forecasting as one of the worst economic downturns in recent memory, Forbes reports that minority-owned businesses struggled to obtain Paycheck Protection Program loans.
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According to a survey, only 12 percent of black or Latino-owned businesses were able to receive PPP loans – and half of those surveyed say they may be forced to close.
Here are some businesses that you could help support in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
THE DISTRICT:
Arts & Crafts –
Artistry of Ashley Joi – Fine art and unique boutique.
Beauty & Personal Care –
Adore Shonta’ Beauty – Luxury 3D Mink Strip Lashes.
Bangg Nails – Nail and lash technician.
The Butterland – Natural handmade hair care and skin care products.
By Blk Grls – Hand crafted bathing essentials.
Carson’s Vanity – Licensed master cosmetologist
Hunny Bunny Boutique – Manufacturer and retailer specializing in all-natural bath and beauty products. Each item is handmade with care and superior ingredients.
Kenyardda Cosmetics – Certified mink lash company.
Milk Marie LLC – Homemade whipped body butters.
Revolution Hair Care – Located at J’Adore coiffure salon on 2127 Rhode Island Ave NE.
Sassy’s Nail Salon – Nail salon located on 6910 4th St NW.
Sheaofchel – All natural skin care company specializing in silky skin.
Clothing Boutiques –
Coffee & Tea Shops –
Calabash Tea & Tonic – Award-winning teas & vegan vittles from 5th generation Jamaican Maroon & Ayurvedic master herbalists. Located on 2701 12th Street NE.
Culture Coffee Too – A diverse coffee shop, art gallery, live performance venue and event space.
Sankofa – Black filmmaker-family-owned and operated bookstore and cafe specializing in books, movies and programming about people of African descent since ’98.
Health & Wellness –
BOOMBOX Boxing Club – Bringing the health benefits of boxing-inspired training to the masses, in a safe and enjoyable environment, while paying homage to classic hip-hop and street culture.
Restaurants –
Art-drenaline Cafe – Artisan-styled experience with the mission to better serve and service Ward 8. Locatd on 1231 Good Hope Rd SE.
Ben’s Chili Bowl – A landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C., located at 1213 U Street.
Big Dee’s Chicken & Waffle – Carryout soul food joint.
Brookland Grill – Best breakfast in NE, it’s located on 3528 12th St.
Horace & Dickie’s – Carryout joint and home to the famous Jumbo Fish Sandwich. One bite and you’ll be hooked!
Milk & Honey DC – From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll immediately feel at home.
NuVegan Cafe – Exposing your taste buds to delicious natural food through 100% vegan soul food favorites.
Oohh’s and Aahh’s – Soul food restaurant located on Georgia Ave. NW.
On The Rocks DC Kitchen – Urban kitchen offering delivery, carryout and catering.
Peaches Kitchen – Jamaican & American cuisine Restaurant located at 6214 3rd St., NW.
Roaming Rooster – A food truck with fried chicken that you could feel good about eating.
Southwest Soda Pop Shop – Serving sweet treats and refreshments, open everyday 12 P.M. – 7 P.M.
Turning Natural – Juice bar with various locations in D.C. and Maryland.
Shops –
The Spice Suite – A specialty spice shop that carries unique and fun spice blends, olive oils and cooking essentials.
Services –
Aaris Treats – Baked goods and cakes.
AC Events – Luxury event planner servicing the Richmond, Hampton Roads & Washington, DC area.
Brisha Wright Taxes – Notary and tax preparation services
Colbert’s Cakes and Cookies – Baked goods made fresh to order.
DCXI –
Determined by Design – Interior design advocating for design equity so every person’s value is uplifted by the spaces they inhabit.
DF’s Cake Lounge – A premium service dessert caterer.
The Fresh Food Factory – A social enterprise that engages low and moderate income residents of the Washington metropolitan area in culinary arts and entrepreneurial training.
Gibran Design – Digital creative agency.
Missouri Tropical Blends – Mobile bartending.
The MonAlicia Bakes – Homemade baked goods filled with love.
M & D Cleaning Service – Residential and commercial cleaning.
Phresh Gourmet Meal Delivery – Fueling the DMV with Healthy and Phresh Meals!
The Woof Bowl – Food truck for dogs serving D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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MARYLAND:
Arts & Crafts –
BrickRose Exchange – Virtual art gallery located in Baltimore.
True Talents of the Arts – Dance studio providing students with the knowledge, skills, and training to better their craft!
Beauty & Personal Care –
Golden Goals – Quality makeup brushes.
Kimo Bentley – Skincare products and services in Silver Spring.
Khadija Hairis – Senior cosmetologist specializing in Relaxer Free healthy hair.
The Lash Addict – Certified lash tech in Riverdale.
Tipped By Dessy – Nail tech located in Oxon Hill.
Pixie Doll Services – Certified MUA and lash tech.
Wink & Pout By Kym Lee – All your makeup needs located at The National Harbor.
Coffee & Tea Shops –
Kefa Coffee – Coffee shop with locations in Silver Spring.
Clothing –
CORE – Multi-brand retailer.
Footage Society – A sneaker boutique based out of Laurel.
U First Fashions & Sports – Located in District Heights.
Health & Wellness –
Browns Market – Natural products, herbs, and supplements located in District Heights.
Blue Nile Botanicals – Offers over 300 bulk herbs and spices.
Fitness Edge – A cutting edge gym that combines strength training with endurance to make fitness fun.
Red Bloom Spa – They focus on healing the skin and body through nutrition, conscience eating, massage therapy, doula services, childbirth education, reiki, and other wellness programs.
Restaurants –
Patuxent Brewing Company – Charles County Maryland’s VERY FIRST craft brewery.
Chef Mikka Seafood and Wingz – Known for serving the best platters out of the kitchen! Pick in Lanham.
Crab Boss – Seafood joint located in Brandywine.
Drink Spizzy – Smoothies, teas and vegetarian food options.
Gisele’s Creole Cuisine – Haitian eatery in Wheaton.
Jody’s Good Mood Cafe – Located on 10606 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Kitchencray Cafe – Carryout joint located in Lanham.
Lefty’s Barbecue: BBQ joint located in Waldorf.
The Little Chickadee: American traditional meals and plant based dishes located on Main St. in Laurel.
Port-au-Prince Haitian Cuisine – This traditional Haitian spot is located in Downtown Silver Spring
Platters Plug – Carryout joint offering sea food, BBQ, and more located in Waldorf.
Roger Miller – African restaurant in Silver Spring
Silver Spring Wings – Open for carryout or delivery.
Shagga – Ethiopian restaurant in Hyattsville
Shark Bar & Seafood House – Seafood joined in Waldorf.
Shortcake Bakery – Bakery located in Hyattsville.
Sugar Vault Desserts – Located in Hyattsville Art District.
Trinity Grill & Bar – Conveniently located one block from West Hyattsville metro station.
The Krab Joint – Great seafood in Hagerstown.
The WaterHole – Freshly made organic juices, smoothies, dried herbs and superfoods that uplift, recharge & revitalize the mind, body and spirit.
Online Shops –
Kaila’s Kandles – Handcrafted quality candles made with love.
Services –
Blue Henry – A line of all-natural rich simple syrups, candied fruit, and bittered cotton candy divvys. our well-balanced syrups and garnishes make you a pro mixologist
Cherron Lampkins, Elite Massage Therapist in Chevy Chase.
DMV Computer Man – A vibrant urban electronics shop.
HomeHearts HomeCare – Proving high quality, client center, affordable home care services.
Kens Photo Imaging – Located in Beltway Plaza Mall.
KromahFIT – Meal prep service.
Respect & Honor Academy, Inc. – Providing athletic training and personal development courses to student athletes!
Up-Up N Away – Commercial cleaning and janitorial services located in Frederick, Maryland
VIRIGNIA:
Beauty & Personal Care –
Envy Us Beauty Supply – Beauty supply store located in Alexandria.
Fitness & Wellness –
Mase Training – A fitness community that specializes in training not only the body but the mind and spirit.
Coffee & Tea Shops –
Crepes & Karak – Vintage coffeehouse in Vienna.
Idido Coffee – Providing quality coffee, pastries and healthy light meals located in Arlington.
Jirani Coffeehouse – A place for excellent coffee and conversation, a neighborhood hub and a center for arts and culture.
Restaurants –
Aburi Gardens – West African restaurant in Woodbridge.
Amore Congelato – Woman-owned gelato shop in Pentagon Row!
Austin Grill – Specialized in made-from-scratch Tex-Mex, specialty margaritas with real lime, hand-rolled enchiladas, homemade salsas and charbroiled chicken wings.
Big Buns Damn Good Burgers, – Fun-casual restaurants specializing in damn good burgers, burger bowls, shakes, craft beer and booze
BRX American Bistro – Located in Great Falls.
Caribbean Plate – Authentic Jamaican cuisine located in Falls Church.
Cubasi Bistro – A taste of Cuba located in Sterling.
Della J’s Delectables – Southern comfort dishes located in Springfield.
Enjera – Ethiopian restaurant in Arlington.
Grace’s Pastries – Pastry shop covered from savory pastries to sweet delights in Herndon.
Hawwi Ethiopian Restaurant – Authentic Ethiopian foods made with love, located in Alexandria.
Hen Quarter – A fun-casual, full-service restaurant specializing in southern fare, fried chicken, craft cocktails and brunch located in Old Town, Alexandria.
Irie Caribbean American – Caribbean restaurant located in Woodbridge, Virginia, specializing in authentic Jamaican cuisine and American.
Inspired Cravings – Vegan Bakery and Cafe´ in Gainesville.
Johnny Ray’s Sultry Soul Food – Serving real comfort food that soothes the soul. Located in Leesburg.
Le Bon Grill African Restaurant – Located in Woodbridge.
Manna Bistro & Bakery – Ethiopian and Spanish cuisine in Centreville.
Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine – Servicing the best Ethiopian food in Falls Chruch, VA for over 15 years.
Maaza 29 – Celebrating the vibrant applications of Ethiopian herbs and spices to European cuisine in Gainesville
Out of the Bubble Bakery – Dairy free and always nut free! Providing beautiful desserts that everyone can enjoy for a worry-free celebration.
Pan America Bakery – Delicious home-cooked South American dishes available in a family environment.
The Pit Stop BBQ – Located in Sterling.
Rahama African Restaurant – Experts n Ghanaian and West African dishes.located inWoodbridge.
The Rub Chicken & Beer – A unique restaurant pop up in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria.
Sibby’s – American dishes located in Warrenton.
Social Burger – Creating a place where our neighbors would love the food and would feel welcome in Vienna.
Soul Cakes by Tanya – Woman-owned southern style bakery makes tasty baked goods from scratch. Located in Woodbridge.
Sweet Pearlz Cheesecakes: Specializes in gourmet classic, vegan and gluten free cheesecakes in Manassas.
Talk of the Mountain Seafood – Specializes in seafood and serves a plump crab cake, located in Front Royal.
Tropical Bites – An upscale Cafeteria style Bistro specializing in authentic Caribbean style dishes that keeps true to that real West Indian cuisine and flavor located in Manassas.
Uncle Fred’s BBQ Smoke Shack – Award winning ribs, authentic brisket, and pulled pork. Located in Reston.
Shops –
The Burning Wic – Candle and gift shop located in Woodbridge.
Services –
Chantel’s Bakery – Bakery in Sterling.
Blue Southern BBQ – Veteran-owned Woodbridge catering company provides catering services for parties of any size.
JML Craftsman & Son – Home improvement and remodeling.
Ms. Jo’s Petite Sweets – Specializes in homemade desserts as well as traditional American and French influenced treats.
Sylvanaqua Farms – Door-to-door food delivery service.
Thompson Hospitality – The largest minority-owned Food Service, and one of the largest Retail Food and Facilities Management companies in the country.
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