With black history month being in February, it is a great opportunity for people in the community to come out and support small Black-owned businesses. 

There are numerous ways to support local businesses; one way is to eat at local black-owned restaurants.

For example, TJ’s Southern Gourmet has served southern food for over 30 years in Englewood, NJ. Not only does the restaurant offer catering services, but they also have a dinner-to-go subscription and a ready-to-eat school lunch program. 

 One review from Yelp explains, “Food is hot, delicious, and consistent. Service is great, as everyone is so friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is intimate and home. We definitely recommend it and we will be back,” Nardina H said. 

If you’re looking for a sweet treat there is a great bakery in Englewood. In 2009 during the mortgage crisis, Angela Logan sold 42 cakes to the community. She got on global news on CBS, Fox, Today Show, CNN, MSNBC, and Huffington Post, “Cake Boss”, and ABC’s More Magazine Reinvention Special. 

One reviewer of her apple cakes explained, “The cake was absolutely delicious. And cream cheese frosting is my favorite,” Cheryl B said. 

Another review explained, “My sister and I have been obsessed with trying out the Mortgage Apple Cake. So when I found out that I could actually order the cake for her birthday, it was a no-brainer. The cake was fresh and tasted great,” Kathy J said. 

Another way to support black-owned businesses is by supporting small online businesses. 

One example of this is the jewelry company named KWest. Her designs are inspired by travel and are meant to be worn as functional basics. Ten percent of their proceeds from all sales are donated to Girls Going Global, an organization that works to expose African American girls to the wonders of the world.