Reviewed by: Sarah Gronberg
6 Black-owned businesses in Birmingham for shopping local this year
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This holiday season, support a local Black-owned business by doing your Christmas shopping at one (or a few!) of these spots around the Magic City.
1. FLOW BHM
Brigelle Oden opened FLOW BHM in Uptown after successfully launching Frou Frou Boutique in Alabaster. Stop in for apparel, accessories and more for both men and women this Christmas season.
- Location: 2240 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11AM-6PM | Saturday 11AM-5PM | Sunday 1-5PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co.
Have a loved one with a sweet (or savory) tooth? Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co. has you covered. They offer catering, gifts, events and more. With flavors like French toast and jalapeno popper, a gift from Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co. offers a wide variety of kettle corn to personalize your gift. Plus, they give back to the community through fundraising, volunteering, scholarships and partnerships.
- Location: 5831 1st Ave N Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35212
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:30AM-2:30PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
3. Memory Lane
Located Downtown, Memory Lane is a buy/sell/trade store for vintage and rare sneakers and other items. Offering all sorts of shoe options from newer sneakers to retro 1980s gems, Memory Lane is a great place to buy a gift for your favorite sneakerhead.
- Location:2320 1st Ave N Ste 110, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11AM-8PM | Sunday, 1-6PM
- Instagram | Facebook
4. Aware Cosmetics
Jestina Howard opened Aware Cosmetics after gaining 30 years of experience in the beauty industry across the world. In 2003, Howard launched her own product line at her Mountain Brook studio, and she regularly donates to the American Lung Association of Alabama with a portion of her sales.
5. Frou Frou Boutique
Located in Alabaster, Frou Frou Boutique is a great option to shop for your fashionista. Another shop owned by Brigelle Oden, Frou Frou Boutique offers everything from sweatshirts to dresses and jewelry.
- Location: 507 11th Ave SW Alabaster, AL 35007
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 11AM-6PM | Saturday, 11AM-5PM | Sunday, 1-4PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
6. Melanin Jewels
Melanin Jewels is a black-owned online business focusing on wellness, offering jewelry, crystals, herbs, beauty products and more. You can shop local without the need to even leave your couch!
- Location: Online
- Hours: Online
- Website
Headed north for a shopping spree? Check out a few Black-owned businesses in Huntsville.
Check out our Small Business Guide to discover more places you can shop til you drop in The Magic City.
