Women of Cincy Gift Guide: Black-owned Business 2022
Our city thrives when we support local Black business. Where you spend your dollar matters – shop local Black-owned businesses, including those featured on this list and in our past gift guides. You can satisfy your sweet tooth, buy a new outfit, and sport your Bengals pride while also supporting the local economy!
Written and compiled by Olive Taylor. Photography provided.
BlaCk OWned OuterWear
The ultra-cool BlaCk OWned OuterWear is packed with t-shirts, leather jackets, jogger sets, and more. It should be your one-stop shop for colorful and stylish streetwear and athleisure. Shop the brick-and-mortar located on Elm St. or order online to complete your look!
Honey Child Artisan Pops
Sarah and Damien Thompson, along with their two kids, founded Honey Child after realizing treats can be sweet while excluding the sugar. Their frozen pops are made with no cane sugar, dairy, or gluten and come in an all-natural rainbow of flavors. Kids will devour the blueberries and cream pop while adults can indulge guilt-free with the supergreens power pop.
Originalitees
You can flaunt your hometown pride in so many ways with the help of Originalitees! Founder Khisha Asubuhi and her team offer T-shirts, sweatshirts, shoes, and more in a variety of designs like “Product of Public Schools”, “Born and Raised”, and of course lots of Bengals merch. So if you’re looking to show off your love for our city this spring, start shopping at Originalitees!
The Passion Plate
Whether you’re looking for healthy and easy meal prep for your workweek or you need a family-sized buffet for your Super Bowl party, Chef Kym Wilbon has got you covered. Kym curates catering menus like ‘Taste of Italy’ and ‘Southern Hospitality’ for parties while individual meals include Mediterranean salads, personal pizzas, and more.
Davis Cookie Collection
Collect them all! Owned by Christina and Miles Davis, these homemade cookies range from classic sugar and chocolate chip to strawberry lemonade, red velvet, and peanut butter. Make sure you act quickly to catch their Bengals ‘Who Dey’ cookie! With plenty of reasons to stop by Davis Cookie Collection this season, order your cookies online or stop by their storefront nestled on Reading Rd.
Style and Grace Consignment
Style and Grace Consignment is a fashionista’s dream closet without breaking the bank. This shop has racks upon racks of designer dresses, comfy lounge sets, fun tees, shoes, accessories, and so much more! All of the shop’s items are consignments, meaning you’re saving clothes from landfills and helping our planet while looking stylish!
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