BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Earlier this week, Mayor Lauren Mclean signed a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month in Boise.
Though honoring Black History Month may look and feel different this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the best ways to help is by supporting black businesses locally.
Zainab Abimbola, Owner of Taste of Nigeria African Cuisine in Boise says she moved to Boise 10 years ago to share her culture with America. Abimbola says her food truck has been struggling this past year and would appreciate support to keep it alive.
Dayo Ayodele, Music Director of Global Lounge Commons and member of the Afrosonics band in Boise, says Black History Month is a good time to celebrate and showcase his culture.
“It is great but it is also about everybody,” Ayodele said. “We all make this country a great country.”
Here is a list of additional Black-owned businesses you can support:
- NAACP Treasure Valley
- Idaho Black History Museum
- Boise State University Black Alumni Chapter
- Boise State University Black Student Association
- Miss Africa Idaho
- Neighbor Idaho,
- Boise Soul Food Festival; Restaurants
- Mister BBQ
- Indulge Boise
- Brown Shuga Soul Food
- Ya Mon Jamaican Jerk Gril
- Aloha Ice 208
- Vegan Soul
- The Honey Pot CBD
- Afrosonics band
- Thara Fashion
- Fasta Art
- Bow Tie Hustle
