With love from the Cream City!
Even though this travel platform has a large international focus, I will always be a Black girl from the northside of Milwaukee. Milwaukee is home. It’s a tourist destination that is often overlooked in the Midwest. I did a post about it here a few years ago, but it’s definitely time for an update. And what better way to honor my city than to highlight Milwaukee entrepreneurship?
To show my hometown some love, here is a list of Milwaukee Black businesses to support. This list is crowd-sourced by friends, family, and my social media platforms. I wanted to include places the people I know patron often. Therefore, I haven’t patronized every business personally. However, it’s for us, by us so be sure to support where you can. Keep reading to learn more about the Milwaukee Black businesses scene.
Clothing & Shoes
Natural E Beautiful
Website: http://www.naturalebeautiful.com/
Shop Kerri
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopkerri.in/
Unfinished Legacy
Website: https://unfinishedlegacy.co/
Elie B. Boutique
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliebboutique/
Lamaj Vintage Vanity
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lamajvintagevanity
The Shop 414
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshop414/
Powerhouse Kickz
Website: https://powerhousekickz.com/
Heavy 7 Hearts
Website: https://www.heavy7heartscl.shop/
Instant Karma
Website: https://www.instantkarmaworldwide.com/home
Among the Prime
Website: https://www.amongtheprime.com/
Armonie Apparel
Website: https://www.armoniemanapparel.com/
Trusted Kicks
Website: https://trustedkicks.com/
Trendy LookBook
Website: https://www.shoptrendylookbook.com/
Photography
Mahdi Atif aka Freakish Nerd
Website: https://mahdi-gransberry-vkyi.format.com/
Ninety Six Visuals
Website: https://ninetysixvisuals.com/
The Trap Photographer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eshywitdablicky/
Home Goods and Decor
Crystal Cups
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalcupss
BC Modern
Website: https://brewcitymod.com/
Nails, Hair & Beauty
Tipsy By Jaxx MKE
https://www.facebook.com/tipsybyjazzmke/
Abundant Beauty Essentials
https://www.instagram.com/ab.essentials__/
Foreign Xtensionsz Inc.
https://www.instagram.com/foreignxtensionz_inc/
Yellow Barbie Bundles
https://www.instagram.com/yellowbarbiebundles__/
Rashel Collection
Website: https://rashelcollection.com/
Books & News
Black Girls, Silence, and Other Things Made of Gold by Mikey Cody Apollo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeycodyapollo/
Niche Book Bar
Website: https://findyournichemke.com/
Carvd N Stone
Website: https://www.carvdnstone.com/
Jewelry
Papyrus & Charms
Website: https://www.papyrusandcharms.com/
Event Planning
TK Event Styling
Website: https://tkeventstyling.com/
Food
(a full blog post on food and restaurants will be coming soon, but for right now here are a few 🙂 )
Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille
Website: https://www.daddyssoulfoodandgrille.com/
Chopped & CHWD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choppedchewed414_/
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Website: https://funkyfresh.kitchen/
Creative Cookie Kits
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativecookiekits/
Mi Casa Su Cafe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micasasucafe/
Pepper Pot Catering
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pepperpot-Catering-MKE-376082132517626
Body & Skin Care
Glow Skyn Spa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowskynspa/
OG Aesthetics
Website: https://www.ogaesthetics.co/
Wellness
Maranta Plant Shop
Website: https://marantaplantshop.com/
IGNITED
Website: https://ignitedcandleco.com/
Alice’s Garden
Website: https://www.alicesgardenmke.com/
HoneyBee Sage Wellness
Website: https://www.honeybeesage.com/
Centers & Collectives
Sherman Phoenix
Website: https://www.shermanphoenix.com/
Bronzeville Collective
Website: https://www.bronzevillecollective.com/
There is room for everyone to thrive! We often forget about the places that make us who we are. I hope this list encourages you to shop local wherever you are! And if you’re in or near Milwaukee, I hope this post shows the opportunities that are blossoming in the city. For more Milwaukee Black businesses, check out the MKE Black Businesses Directory here on MKE Black. They have a wider list of Black-owned places to support too.
