Being a part of a community means supporting the community - and not just on social media. Have you been asking yourself the question of how you can best support our diverse community right here in Historic Springfield? An actionable way to support is to shop at black-owned businesses. Not just today, but every day. Redirecting our economic resources is one important step towards achieving racial equity not just in our neighborhood, but our city.
Let’s make a conscious effort, as neighbors, to spend our money at the diverse shops and businesses who chose to make Historic Springfield their home. We gathered a list of black-owned brands from our Springfield Merchants and Business Association (SAMBA) membership. From retail and beauty to fitness and food, Springfield has plenty of choices when looking to shop small and support our diverse commercial corridors.
Restaurants/Food Trucks/Desserts
Crabgod LLC (check out their Grand Opening on June 2)
Icecapade Frozen Treats (check out their Soft Opening on June 19 and 20)
Service
AMillion Strands Hair & Boutique
Retail
We know there are so many others doing business in Historic Springfield, what is your favorite black-owned business to support in our neighborhood?