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The Nile List is a digital community that connects consumers with Black-owned brands online.

Think of The Nile List as your one-stop-shop for Black brands. All you have to do is think of what you want to buy online and we will show you somebody Black who makes that! Most importantly, all of our Nilists are always available at a dot com near you.

Nile is for everyone, community and allies alike - not just those who have access to local Black businesses. Every business listed with Nile, affectionately called Nilists, is open for business to every Nil-vigator 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the most accessible means of commerce—the internet. Plus, find items based on your interests, whether that's vegan, woman-owned, handmade items, or more!

Nile Difference

Why Nile?

Nile is here to fill the gaps in knowledge of customers who want to shop with Black businesses, but don’t know where to look . . . or, don’t have the time to go looking! More importantly, it’s here to streamline the process of buying Black -- which will now be just as easy as buying from Amazon. You shouldn't have to sacrifice convenience to support your peeps.

Nile makes shopping with Black businesses quick and easy, and full of variety. Looking to support women-owned businesses? We got you. Looking for the latest fashions? We got you. Looking for businesses that make vegan products? Well, we know somebody Black who makes that! Just throw a filter on your search or browse our categories for hidden gems.

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Nilist

Black-owned business selling products online + Listed on The Nile List

Nil-vigator

The Nile List users who are nil-vigating their way to supporting Black businesses online.

Founder

Khadijah Robinson

national anthem! She never lost that love of community. After graduating from Spelman College, Khadijah received a MSc from the University College London and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. She has practiced law in Washington, D.C. for the last four years, but she has supported the business endeavors of the Black community for her entire life. When not working on The Nile List, Khadijah still practices law, reads great fiction, and studies the art of brunch.

Meet Khadijah Robinson, the founder and owner of Nile. A Southern girl through and through, Khadijah was raised in Savannah, GA and Montgomery, AL. Her life is a manifestation of the Issa Rae phrase, “I’m rooting for Everybody Black.” In fact, one of her favorite facts to share about herself is that when she started elementary school, she had never heard “The Star Spangled Banner,” and thought that “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was the national anthem! She never lost that love of community. After graduating from Spelman College, Khadijah received a MSc from the University College London and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. She has practiced law in Washington, D.C. for the last four years, but she has supported the business endeavors of the Black community for her entire life. When not working on The Nile List, Khadijah still practices law, reads great fiction, and studies the art of brunch.

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