As the back-to-school season approaches, families are presented with the perfect opportunity to make impactful purchasing choices. Opting for school supplies from Black-owned businesses not only meets the needs of students but also supports entrepreneurs dedicated to celebrating diversity and cultural representation.
According to Partake Foods’ Black-Owned Guide to Back to School, intentional shopping during this time can significantly support brands that emphasize inclusion and provide practical essentials. Below are five noteworthy Black-owned school supply brands to consider.
5 Black-Owned School Supply Brands To Know
Be Rooted
Be Rooted transforms everyday stationery into empowering tools. Founded by Jasmin Foster, the company offers journals, planners, pens, notebooks, and pencil pouches designed with affirmations and artwork that celebrate women and girls of color. Their academic planners are particularly beneficial for students who wish to remain organized while receiving daily motivational reminders.
Copper & Brass
School supplies need not be mundane. Copper & Brass provides beautifully illustrated notebooks, folders, and stationery inspired by Black culture, HBCUs, and Greek life. The vibrant designs allow students to express their personality and see positive images that resonate with their communities.
More Than Peach
Finding crayons that match one’s skin tone has been a longstanding challenge for many children. More Than Peach addresses this issue. Established by young entrepreneur Bellen Woodard, the company offers crayons and colored pencils in a wide range of skin tones, fostering creativity and encouraging children to appreciate and celebrate classroom diversity.
Entrepreneurs Color Too
Entrepreneurs Color Too continues the mission of representation with coloring books and colored pencils designed to celebrate Black and Brown women. Their products inspire creativity and present students with illustrations often missing from standard coloring materials.
Brown Girl Bags
A backpack is a crucial back-to-school purchase, and Brown Girl Bags combines style and representation. The brand offers backpacks, lunch bags, accessories, and travel essentials featuring bold artwork that honors Black girls and women. Their designs empower students to step into the new school year with products reflecting their identity.
Choosing to purchase from Black-owned businesses during back-to-school shopping not only supports local economies but also ensures that students are represented in the products they use daily in the classroom.
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