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Black-Owned BBQ Spots in Seattle

Seattle-area BBQ (barbeque? barbecue?), Black-owned and full of flavor. These pitmasters are serving smoky, soulful plates that will have you coming back for seconds (and thirds). Here’s where to get your next fix 👇 🍖 Berry’s BBQ (Burien) – A Burien staple for over a decade, reopened by Judy Berry in 2022 to honor her late brother,...

Savor the Sunshine: 10 Black-Owned Seattle Restaurants with Outdoor Dining

Seattle in the summer means gorgeous sunny weather, making it the perfect time to enjoy a meal outdoors. It’s also Black Business Month, an ideal moment to celebrate and support the Black entrepreneurs whose creativity and dedication help make our city vibrant. Dining at a Black-owned...

10 LGBTQ+ Owned Indie Bookshops in the PNW You Need to Visit

Let’s be honest: you don’t actually need an excuse to buy more books. But if you did, supporting queer-owned indie bookshops is about as good as it gets. We’re talking spots where every shelf shines with stories you won’t find at the airport newsstand, where community is more than a...

Why Black-Owned Bookstores Matter

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 the many reasons these establishments make...

Gift Guide for Self Care [2023 Edition]

We've curated this gift guide for self care so you can encourage your loved ones to relax, reflect and recharge. After another rough year for so many, everyone could use a moment to relax and take care of themselves and the items in our gift guide for self care are great gift ideas from small businesses we love. "Bring Me A...

10 Washington Native-Owned Businesses to Support Year Round

Located in Wenatchi, Washington, Wenatchi Wear was founded in 2019 by Mary Big Bull-Lewis (Photo // Wenatchi Wear) Get to know these Washington Native-owned businesses to support today and every day. Eighth Generation Downtown Core#NativeOwned Located on 1st Avenue in Seattle's...

15 Diverse Small Businesses That Embody Megan Rapinoe’s Social Justice Activism

Megan Rapinoe’s legacy extends far beyond World Cup Championships and Olympic Gold. She has long used her platform as an activist, and is an inspiring example of leadership and allyship on and off the pitch. To celebrate Megan’s impact, we’ve teamed up with TOGETHXR to highlight fifteen...

University of Washington – Student Small Business Guide

Welcome back Huskies! We've put together this University of Washington Student Small Business Guide so that you can start off the new school year with an intentional visit to one of these University District businesses. From quick meal pick-ups, late-night gyros, study tea shops, to gothic...