Meet your local Black vendors!
Black History Month is a reminder to celebrate the achievements and contributions that Black Americans have made in our community. Although this month is dedicated to the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout the United States’ history, we want to emphasize the importance of educating others on Black history and being an ally to the Black community year-round. One significant way to directly help is to support Black businesses.
African Americans have suffered from a racial wealth gap in the Jim Crow-era where discrimination and segregation prevented Blacks from obtaining higher paying jobs. Even today, the median income for Black families is 12 times less than White families. Small business owners build wealth for their community, so supporting a Black-owned business would help reduce this wealth gap. This creates more opportunities for the Black community, such as building generational wealth or new property ownership.
Additionally, small businesses help strengthen local economies. Nearly 50% of small business purchases recirculate funds back into the local economy, compared to only 14% for chain stores. This means that supporting a Black-owned, small business directly helps their families, employees, and community.
This Black History month and all year-round, we encourage others to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses. The Indy Winter Farmers Market has hosted over a dozen Black vendors this season, and we encourage you to look into these businesses and show your support.
Meet some of our Black vendors!
Auspicious Wellness
Auspicious Wellness sells CBD products that are considered premium grade, and all batches are tested for highest quality. They are also the ONLY state certified medicinal CBD dealer and sell a variety of CBD drops, facial creams, and gummies. Auspicious Wellness uses their knowledge, scientific trials, and clinical studies to perfect their products.
Body Eclectic Skin Care Products
Body Eclectic creates 100% handcrafted, health conscious body care products. Their lotions, liquid soaps, and soap bars are never created with standardized commercial bases. They are vegan, gluten-free, and designed to support even the most sensitive skin. You can even watch some of the products be made at the farmers market!
Brighton Farms
Brighton Farms’ focus is on producing locally made products, including organic vegetables and natural beverages. Some of their most popular drinks include flavors of the Caribbean, such as ginger beer, seamoss, and tamarind! Their ginger beer is made with natural ginger spice that would be perfect for a Moscow Mule.
Candle & Cole
Candle & Cole’s hand poured, plant-based soy wax candles elevate your senses while infusing joy, love and luxury into the room. Their all-natural candles are poured in micro-batches using soy wax and chemical free cotton wicks. Candle & Cole’s candles come in all shapes and colors, from those in a jar decorated to look like a cupcake to a freestanding silhouette of a woman.
Collin Universal Dog Food
Collin Universal Dog Food was inspired by their Great Dane and their determination to keep him happy and healthy. With all of his allergies, skin and coat issues, they wanted to do their best to support their furry friend. Collin Universal Dog Food sells real, whole foods to keep dogs strong and happy!
Generations Pie Company
Generations Pie Company offers homemade baked pies created from recipes handed down for generations. Each pie is personalized with the name of the baker of the original recipe along with their story. They sell everything from pie to cobblers to pastries to donuts. If you have a sweet tooth, definitely stop by Generations Pie Co. and check out their selection.
It's On & Poppin' Popcorn
It’s On & Poppin’ Popcorn sells several flavors of gourmet popcorn, including caramel & cheese, butter rum, and strawberry! Whether you like sweet or spicy, they have a flavor for you! They produce quality popcorn that is gluten free and made with love. They enjoy sharing this love with the community and their customers.
KC Cakes Unlimited
KC Cakes Unlimited is a licensed small bakery. They sell cookies, cupcakes, and cake slices. They take risks with their baking, but always stay true to the classic flavors. Some of their most popular cake flavors include apple, key lime, carrot, pineapple, red velvet, and so many more! KC Cakes is happy to take custom orders to bring the perfect desserts to your celebration.
Kei2Health LLC
Kei2Health LLC assists people with making sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes. They focus on developing a deeper understanding of food and lifestyle choices that work best for you, such as improving your energy, balance, health, and happiness. Check out some of their healthy desserts at the farmers market! They sell vegan chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, brownies, and caramel apple pie bars.
Melvirose Beauty Bath & Body Products
Melvirose Beauty is a small business created to make and keep you looking youthful at all times. They create and sell body butters and creams, face and body scrubs, and natural soaps. They take a lot of time and creativity designing products that can cater to all different skin types. Their products smell great and help keep your skin feeling hydrated.
Naima Naturals
Naima Naturals makes natural body care products for sensitive skin. They sell skincare products such as face wash, toner, and moisturizer. Also, they offer pain oils and nasal inhalers that help with headache, focus, and relaxation. Their products are made with herbs and oils that help with inflammation anywhere on the body.
Rub It Up Spice Blend
Rub It Up Spice Blend sells all-purpose spices that can be used to add flavor to any dish. They make a variety of different flavors like cajun pineapple, honey garlic pepper, and lemon BBQ. Their spices are perfect for vegetables, poultry, seafood, or any other meats. Their rubs are flavorful enough that you won’t need to add any other sauces or seasonings to make a delicious dish.
Seed & Harvest
Seeds & Harvest was birthed from the love of gardening. Their greens and jams are prepared fresh; never frozen, and vacuum sealed and packed with freshness. Every jar of their delicious vegetables and jams are slowly simmered, fully-cooked with all natural ingredients. Seed & Harvest’s greens are great for on-the-go, and easily stored in the fridge.
The Snooty Teacup
The Snooty Teacup sells handcrafted embellished fine China teacups. With an array of different designs, colors, and patterns, you can find beautiful cups to sip your delicious tea from! The founder, Beverale A. Kane, created the business in 2021 when she was unable to find quantities of retail teacups to give to families and friends as a gift.
Sweet Creations
Sweet Creations is a business inspired by the love for sweets. Owner, LeChelle Jameson, loves to whip up numerous types of sweets, such as cinnamon rolls, banana pudding cake parfaits, and peach cobbler pound cake. She spends countless hours on recipes in the kitchen which equates to her desserts being delicious enough for folks to come back for more!
The Tasty Morsel
The Tasty Morsel is a boutique bakery that specializes in hand-crafted unique flavor combinations. They put a personalized spin on traditional desserts and bake them in small batches to ensure the highest quality. The Tasty Morsel offers ¼ pound cookies in a variety of flavors, brownie bars, and blondies.
Tuareg Craft
Tuareg Craft sells handmade jewelry from the Sahara, carved wooden animals, hand drums, and more! If you walk by Tuareg Crafts, most likely you’ll hear beautiful beats drummed by Aboubacar Allal, the skilled jeweler, wood carver, and artsman behind the crafts. Aboubacar is from Niger in West Africa and loves to share his culture and roots with others!
Well Groomed Men's Skincare
Well Groomed Men’s Care sells men’s skincare, grooming, and pampering products. They make beard growth serums, beard oils, natural deodorants, candles and more. Their products are made with only essential oils to create the best quality. Although Well Groomed Men’s Skincare enjoys educating men about the importance of skincare, many of their products are gender neutral and can be used by anyone!
Come support these Black-owned businesses at the Indy Winter Farmers Market every Saturday until the end of April from 9am-12:30pm at The AMP Marketplace at 16 Tech (1220 Waterway Blvd).
