Miscellaneous

African Ancestry is one of the leading black-owned businesses in operation. It helps transform the way people view themselves and the way they see Africa. Dr. Rick Kittles and Gina Paige founded African Ancestry in 2003. It is the world leader in tracing maternal and paternal lineages of African descent. It has helped more than 500,000 people re-connect with the roots of their family tree. Most companies can only tell what continent one has originated from, but not what country. African Ancestry has the industry’s largest and most comprehensive database, with over 30,000 indigenous African samples. African Ancestry determines specific countries. It can also find specific ethnic groups of origin with an unrivaled level of detail and accuracy. This black-owned business provides a unique service to the black community, and most importantly, protects the privacy of the user by refusing to sell or misuse their DNA after testing. It improves the wellbeing of people across the African diaspora and helps those across the world reconnect with their roots.

Creator of backdrops and banners + offers urban, customs, digital backgrounds, and photography equipment. We offer high quality urban to traditional photographic backgrounds and studio equipment. We provide timely delivery, exceptional value and A+ customer satisfaction to the entire photographic community. Backdrop City is the creator of backgrounds + banners for any occasion!

Black Element is an apparel company inspired by our love for our alma mater, UNC Charlotte and everything black culture. The spirit of the Niner reigns true in the Queen City, and Black Element speaks to the culture of a generation of educated and innovative individuals. Blackness is interwoven into most things we see and touch everyday and remains a major ingredient in our country's foundation and history. Paying homage and respect to those that come before us is one of our main goals.

Keys to the culture is all about connecting with our lineage & implementing ancestral traditions into our modern lives.

Made Inc is a brand geared toward the person that has the burning desire to have more out of life. Here is where Fashion meets Motivation...

multiNUDE allows you to be fashionable and comfortable with less effort.

Handmade African print clothing and accessories

Bon Bon Vie is a brand that’s accessible, positive, and created to encourage people to “live the good life.” The Bon Bon Vie lifestyle isn’t necessarily about material possessions, but rather self-love, pursuing your dreams, and celebrating your own personal joy. Bon Bon Vie is where fellow shirt addicts fulfill their graphic tee fix while expressing their individuality.

Bonita Ivie Prints is a gifts, stationery and homeware brand that celebrates African culture with the use of bold colour and patterns synonymous with traditional West African prints, also known as ‘ankara’.

Boss Blend Coffee is a reminder that we deserve and can create our own artisanal, intentional, high-quality products. We’re growing, experimenting and creating a tasteful motivational business and space for the Black community and people of color, across the spectrum, to celebrate coffee and all of the small wins in between. We hope to excite and satisfy your coffee experience!