Black History Month: Support Local Black-Owned Businesses

Every February, we celebrate Black History Month and reflect on the accomplishments, legacies, and contributions of Black Americans. Black History Month is a great time to support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Use your spending power to support these businesses in Northwest Indiana this month, and all year round. Visit their locations, make a purchase, and tell a friend!  

Apparel 

RockaBlock – Merrillville 

Founded by Rockland Page in 2017, RockaBlock is a collection that celebrates Black culture with graphic tees, hoodies and more. 

ROCKaBLOCK 

MJ’s Boutique – Southlake Mall 

MJ’s Boutique, located inside Southlake Mall, offers women’s fashion carrying size small – 3x. 

MJ’s Boutique – MJ’s Boutique (mjsboutique.org) 

Design for Living 

Need a custom tee or hoodie? Design for Living can bring your ideas to life. 

Let’s Create Your Custom Expression! – Design for Living LLC (livingadesign.com) 

Good Eats 

Wrap City – Portage 

Satisfy your taste buds with a fresh wrap or salad. Stop in or order online. 

Wrap City Grill Delivery Menu | 3365 Willowcreek Road Portage – DoorDash (order.online) 

Jerk N Go- Merrillville 

The premier Jamaican restaurant in the region, Jerk N Go is your destination for jerk chicken, curry goat, salads, and so much more. Also hosts game nights and karaoke on select nights.   

(6) Jerk N Go | Facebook 

Midwest Eats – East Chicago 

Looking for some good comfort food? Visit Midwest Eats for a casual dining experience and try some of the chef’s specials like shrimp and grits, lamp chops, or alligator tacos.  

Home | Eat Good. Eat Often. Eat Midwest (midwesteatsbyjb.com) 

Beauty  

Mielle Organics 

Headquartered in Merrillville, Mielle Organics offers natural hair care products for healthier results. Purchase at your local Target, Walmart, or online. 

Organic & Natural Hair Care Products for Natural Hair | MIELLE (mielleorganics.com) 

Amina’s Beauty College – Merrillville 

A private institution founded by Amina Taylor, Amina’s Beauty College offers cosmetology, eyelash artistry, esthetics, makeup, nail technology programs and more! Stop by for a visit to be serviced by the students.  

Amina’s Beauty College – Amina’s Beauty College (aminasbeautycollege.com) 

Micro Beauty Spa – Highland 

Treat yourself to a self-care day and visit Micro Beauty Spa for a facial or eyebrow service. Offering henna brows, micro shading, and brow tinting, these services help you save time on your daily beauty routine. 

Schedule Appointment (acuityscheduling.com)