Black-owned businesses have been hit hard since March 2020,
representing nearly half of all pandemic-induced business closures.
ESPN, together with Andscape, the NBA and ABC, use the NBA Finals' stage to spotlight Black-owned businesses and foster sustainable community impact. We champion Black businesses for a 5th year, because your win is our win.
Urban Dessert Lab - Courtney Blagrove & Zan B.R, Owners
Urban Dessert Lab revolutionizes plant-based, allergen-friendly ice cream and treats
Founded by sisters Courtney Blagrove and Zan B.R., L.A.'s Urban Dessert Lab revolutionizes plant-based desserts with super-premium ice cream and treats made from quality, allergen-friendly ingredients. Billed as the world's first to solely feature oat milk-based soft serve, this innovative shop was created to offer a better experience for those living with lactose intolerance, dairy or nut allergies.
The Edge Harlem - Juliet & Justine Masters, Owners
The Edge Harlem provides a nostalgic journey through Harlem's diverse culinary landscape
Located in vibrant Harlem, New York, The Edge Harlem is a culinary destination paying homage to the Harlem Renaissance while offering a contemporary dining experience. Inspired by their upbringing and familial recipes, sisters Juliet and Justine Masters blend the culinary traditions of Jamaica and Britain, to provide a nostalgic journey through Harlem's diverse culinary landscape.
Kobi Co. - Kobi Gregory & Tasha Harris, Owners
Kobi Co.'s handcrafted soy candles helps set your vibe and create a calming atmosphere
Founded in 2020 by then 17-year-old Kobi Gregory and her mother, Tasha Harris, Kobi Co. is a candle company that sits at the intersection of scent, sound and self-care. They provide handcrafted soy candles and scented self-care products such as sprays, bath bombs, bath salts and sugar scrubs to help set your vibe and create a calming atmosphere.
Greenwood Park Gallery & Framing - Fred D. Robinson Jr., Owner
Greenwood Park Gallery & Framing serves as a vital community hub for artistic development
Established over 20 years ago by Fred Robinson Sr. and his son Fred D. Robinson Jr., Greenwood Park Gallery & Framing serves as a vital hub for community engagement and artistic development. Beyond framing and exhibitions, the gallery offers rentable art studios, a photography studio, and gallery space showcasing contemporary Black artwork at no charge to artists.
Use #ChampionBlackBusinesses to shout out your favorite local Black-owned business
Since 2020, ESPN has used the NBA Finals' stage to spotlight a wide variety of Black-owned businesses.
Oldvine Florals
A love for flowers matched an entrepreneurial spirit to birth LA's Oldvine Florals
NiLu
It's Harlem Baby! Gift shopping at NiLu means you're seen, understood, and elevated
Straw & Wool
Hat shop Straw & Wool looks to bring a sense of style and pride to Phoenix
Her Growing Hands
Her Growing Hands provide the ultimate healthy natural hair care expertise
Pietisserie
San Francisco's Pietisserie is taking a playful, modern, and elegant approach to pie
The Cookie Society
Dallas' The Cookie Society is taking the cookie business by storm, locally and nationally.
Ride On! Bike Shop
L.A.'s Ride On! Bike Shop is determined to improve its community's health and environment.
Lomar Farms
NY's Lomar Farms is using their beekeeping skills to improve environmental injustice.
Hakim's Bookstore
Philly's Hakim's Bookstore is helping to continue the history and stories of the Black community.
Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen
Los Angeles' Hilltop is a place for creators of all walks.
Lil Greenhouse Grill
Miami's Lil Greenhouse Grill is a healthier alternative for soul food.