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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...

Business Spotlight: Elementals Healing Boutique

Meet Porscha Drummer, the owner of Elementals Healing Boutique in Seattle’s Central Area. Porscha opened Elementals Healing Boutique in 2020 after the death of a loved one. Her interest in astrology, nature, and minerals led to her healing through herbalism, reiki, womb...

Business Spotlight: Noir Lux Candle Co.

Meet Colina Bruce, the owner of Noir Lux Candle Bar in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Noir Lux Candle Co. began as a labor of love in 2022. Colina opened the doors to her brick-and-mortar candle bar in Belltown, and each candle that she sells is handcrafted in small batches with her customers and community in mind. She describes the scents as an...

Business Spotlight: Campfire Coffee Co.

Meet Quincy and Whitni Henry, the owners of Campfire Coffee Co. in Tacoma, Washington. They wanted to open an outdoorsy coffee shop with the social goal of getting diverse families into nature. With this dream, Campfire Coffee Co. opened in 2020. Made with grit, love, and campfires (yes, they roast their coffee beans over a campfire!), the coffee at...

Business Spotlight: Pam’s Kitchen

Meet Pam Jacob, the owner of Pam's Kitchen in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Pam moved to Seattle in the mid-1990s and dreamed of opening her own restaurant. She began catering events for her housecleaning clients, and before she knew it she had opened Pam’s Kitchen, where she serves outstanding Trinidadian food. This interview has...

Business Spotlight: Wellness Gaines Fitness

Meet Kyra Gaines, the owner of Wellness Gaines Fitness in Renton, Washington. Whether you’re taking the first step to improving your lifestyle or are already well on your way to achieving your fitness goals, Wellness Gaines Fitness will cultivate the supportive environment you need to enhance your mind, body, and soul. The team at Wellness Gaines...

Business Spotlight: Viking Soul Food

Meet Megan May Walhood and Jeremy Brandon Ikaika Daniels, the owners of Viking Soul Food in Portland, Oregon. Since 2010 the two have been operating out of their trusty airstream and continue to thrive. Get to know more about Megan, Jeremy, and Viking Soul Food in this week’s Business Spotlight Q&A. This interview has been edited for length...

Business Spotlight: Simply Soulful

Meet Barbara Collins and Lillian Rambus, owners of Simply Soulful in Seattle’s Central District. What began as a small operation selling their famous Sweet Potato Pie quickly transformed into a community hub for delicious food and friendly service. Get to know more about Barbara and Lillian in this Business Spotlight: Simply...