I cannot stress enough how important it is to support local businesses regardless of what race or background is. Each one of us can become a brand ambassador to them and as a creative myself, I can understand the process of how to come up with the idea, develop it further and share it with like-minded individuals.
Given the fact that a lot of black-owned businesses don't get enough exposure online, it's up to us to support them, champion them, and salute us.
Here a few people from different sectors in the industry and a few ideas on how to support them in each sector;
(Please note that each image contains a direct link to that creative's page for you to take a look further.
Much love and continuous support to them. <3 i="">
Art
- Invest in their artwork and hang it up in your own apartment for friends and family to see
- Attend any galleries which support their artwork
- Share their story and their artwork on your platform
Fashion
- Invest in their brand
- Wear their clothing with pride
- Attend any fashion show they may have in the future
- Share their story and their collections on your platform
Writing
- Invest in their books, poetry books, and reading their article online.
- Take the time to see them perform live
- Attend any book launch, open mic nights and poetry slams
- Review and refer their pieces to other people
- Share their story, their books, and performances on your platform
Music
- Play their music on whichever platform they are on ( Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Soundcloud..etc)
- Take the time to see them perform live
- Watch and even take part in their music videos
- Share their story and their artwork on your platform
Film
- Watch their movies or documentaries
- Attend their premieres
- Share their story and their movies on your platform
At the end of the day, as long as you are sharing their story on your platform and championing them to greatness, it will inspire and motivate them to do better.
Posted By Urbanista ( Azza Gasim)
Follow me on Twitter/Instagram (@azza_urbanista)
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