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Seattle Storm Recommend 15 Woman-owned Businesses

The Seattle Storm are longtime social justice advocates on and off the court. We've teamed up with them again to recommend 15 woman-owned businesses where Seattle Storm fans can eat, drink, and shop! Pro tip: The Storm also recommends 15 Black-owned Businesses where fans are encouraged to...

15 Black-owned businesses where Seattle Storm fans can eat, drink, shop

The Seattle Storm are longtime racial justice advocates on and off the court, and we've teamed up to recommend 15 Black-owned small businesses for Storm fans to consider when deciding where to eat, drink, and shop. EAT Emma's BBQ (Hillman City) - Owner Tess Thomas is a longtime...

Tziarra King Recommends Black-owned Businesses

Photo: Jane Gershovich We recently caught up with OL Reign forward, Tziarra (Zee) King to learn about some of the Black-owned small businesses she loves and why she supports them. In addition to her talents on the field, Zee uses her platform as a professional athlete to advocate for...

Why Black-Owned Bookstores Matter

Photo: Estelita's Library in Seattle, Washington. Black-owned bookstores across the country have seen a rise in sales in the wake of widespread Black Lives Matter protests. However, in the months prior, many Black-owned bookstores were severely struggling to keep their doors open. For these stores to continue to thrive, we have to celebrate...

Gift Guide for Kids

If you're looking for unique and creative gifts for the kids in your life, we curated our Gift Guide For Kids just for you. Whether they're preschool or pre-teen, here are 10 unique gift ideas that will spark creativity, entertain, and be remembered for years to come. Bonus: Kids 18 and younger can access the businesses below by bus for...

Gift Guide for Foodies

In our Gift Guide for Foodies, you'll find something that will please any food lover, whether they love to experiment with new recipes, show their personality in the kitchen, or host elaborate dinner parties. Enjoy our Gift Guide for Foodies with ten gifts for your favorite foodie you can find at small diverse-owned businesses! 3...

Gifts That Give Back

Double your impact with Gifts That Give Back. Supporting local small businesses already strengthens local communities. For those in your life always thinking about how to make a difference, this gift guide highlights items that contribute to a more inclusive, equitable, sustainable world. Mittens, $35 Refugee Artisan Initiative...

Gift Guide for Activists

It can be hard to find something for the loved ones that prefer to give (or take action) rather than receive, so we've compiled a gift guide for activists. Not only will you be supporting small businesses and the diverse people behind them, these gifts aim to educate, make a statement, or financially support issues and organizations toward a more...

Gift Guide to Seattle

Explore ten gifts you can only find in the Emerald City in our Gift Guide to Seattle. Give your loved ones experiences, thoughtful gift sets, and PNW-inspired items you can find in your own backyard while supporting the local businesses that make our city thrive. Check out our Gift Guide to Seattle! A pound of their favorite fudge,...