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Support 17 Black-owned Birmingham retail shops + creative services NOW
ByIrene Richardson
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Redirecting whose pockets your dollars are going into is one of the many ways we can effect change. Birmingham has a long and 5-star list of black-owned businesses that we will continue to direct your attention toward. Take a look at 17 retail shops and companies providing creative services.
*NOTE: Hours, walk-in capability, and other factors may be affected by the new citywide curfew as well as COVID-19 regulations. Make sure to call ahead to confirm they are open.
Retail
1. Tres’ Fine Clothing
- What: Quality clothing and alterations for men and women
- Where: 400 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35218
- Contact: (205) 200-4149 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Janelle’s Attic Gold
- What: Consignment, vintage and antique items and clothing
- Where: 1904 2nd Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Contact: (205) 213-2858 | Facebook
3. Yogi Dada
- What: Handmade, artisan jewelry
- Where: Shop Online
- Contact: (205) 266-4921 | Instagram
4. Jazzi B’s Custom Creations
- What: Custom designed shirts, tumblers, shoes and more
- Where: Shop through social
- Contact: (205) 687-0676 | Facebook | Instagram
5. Jon of Art
- What: Contemporary artwork
- Where: Shop Online
- Contact: (205) 515-0402 | Facebook | Instagram
6. Raschad Couture by Ramone Raschad
- What: Custom made garments and clothing store for men and women. (He sells facemasks too!)
- Where: Shop online
- Contact: 205-715-8841 | Facebook | Instagram
7. C&C Beauty Supply
- What: Beauty and cosmetic provider
- Where: 137 6th Ave SW #C, Birmingham, AL 35211
- Contact: (205) 202-3116 | Facebook | Instagram
8. Sol-Era Brand
- What: Trendy, quality sunglasses
- Where: Shop online
- Contact: Email | Facebook | Instagram
9. Smouve Skin Care
- What: Toners, scrubbers, masks and more skincare products
- Where: Shop Online
- Contact: Email | Facebook | Instagram
Services
10. Asthetik Bham
- What: Modern event space and photo studio
- Where: 212 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Contact: (205) 895-2065 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
11. A. Boswell Photography and Media Services
- What: Visual media concepts, photography, videography and instruction on visual media techniques
- Where: 85 Bagby Drive Suite 221 Homewood, AL 35209
- Contact: (205) 222-2133 | Website | Facebook
12. Coco Moore Makeup
- What: Makeup and cosmetic services, including skin, brows and lashes
- Where: 1211 28th Street South Suite 205 & 206 Birmingham, AL 35205
- Contact: (205) 427-9849 | Book an appointment now | Facebook | Instagram
13. KB’s Creative Studio
- What: Logos, business cards, flyers, website development and additional stationery and branding needs
- Where: Shop online
- Contact: Email | Facebook | Instagram
14. Dollhouse Dance Factory
- What: Dance studio offering a variety of classes for ages 3-18
- Where: 5357 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212
- Contact: 770-265-1111 | Website | Instagram
15. Valia Rose Events
- What: Event planner crafting unique experiences for weddings and more
- Where: 240 Oxmoor Circle Suite 106 Homewood, Alabama 35209
- Contact: (205) 421-9656 | Facebook | Instagram
16. Parkway Cultural Arts Center
- What: Art gallery, studio, stage and host to events in Birmingham
- Where: 213 Gadsden Hwy Suite 108, Birmingham, AL 35235
- Contact: Facebook | Instagram
17. Vibestreet Studios
- What: Photography and podcast studio
- Where: 1203 16th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Contact: (205) 201-9867 | Website | Podcast | Instagram
For more Black-owned businesses to support, check out BE BHM, a program of Urban Impact Birmingham, whose mission is “to push BHM to become its best self by equipping all of its entrepreneurs.”
They have an incredibly helpful black business & nonprofit directory. Check it out here.
Make sure to take a look at our previous guide of 7 Birmingham-area businesses owned by people of color you should check out in 2020 and 17 Black-owned restaurants to eat at in Birmingham. Let us know who you’re supporting on social @bhamnow.
