The oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery is almost so here, so it’s time for BOSSIP’s annual Best In Black-Owned gift guide.
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Juneteenth which is observed annually on June 19th and was declared a federal holiday by President Biden in 2021, is a time when we celebrate the slaves of Galveston, Texas finally learning of their freedom years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
“Juneteenth marks both the long, hard night of slavery and subjugation, and a promise of a brighter morning to come,” remarked Biden while signing it into a holiday. “This is a day of profound — in my view — profound weight and profound power. A day in which we remember the moral stain, the terrible toll that slavery took on the country and continues to take — what I’ve long called “America’s original sin.”
“At the same time, I also remember the extraordinary capacity to heal, and to hope, and to emerge from the most painful moments and a bitter, bitter version of ourselves, but to make a better version of ourselves,” he continued.
“You know, today, we consecrate Juneteenth for what it ought to be, what it must be: a national holiday. As the Vice President noted, a holiday that will join the others of our national celebrations: our independence, our laborers who built this nation, our servicemen and women who served and died in its defense. And the first new national holiday since the creation of Martin Luther King Holiday nearly four decades ago.”
The first Juneteenth in 1866 was celebrated with food and singing, and some say that upon learning of their freedom, slaves “threw their rags into the river” and dressed as freedmen, hence why some get dressed to the nines for the holiday.
While you might not be getting gussied up for Juneteenth 2022, you might be looking to embolden Black businesses and flood them with your support as your own way to mark the occasion.
For the 2022 Juneteenth holiday, BOSSIP’s compiled a list of some of our fave brands to pour our black bucks and support into.
BOSSIP’s “Best In Black Owned” includes makeup, skincare, clothes, alcohol, home goods, accessories, magazines, and more.
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Alcohol, Food & Other
PO’ UP! Cards is a nostalgic party game for unapologetically Black alumni & friends. This game will bring you back to your college days through hilarious memories and nostalgic conversations.
Founded by Lizz Renee, the game boasts that there are truly no winners or losers, you just grab a card, reminisce, and toast to Black excellence!
Creamalicious Ice Cream—Created by Executive Chef Liz Rogers, Creamlicious is America’s only Black-owned mass-produced national ice cream brand. Most recently, people nationwide flocked to Walmart to buy the ice cream after the retailer’s “Juneteenth” Ice Cream backlash. Remember that?
Inspired by the Southern desserts Chef Liz grew up with, the brand features flavors like Aunt Poonie’s Caramel Pound Cake, Slap Yo Mamma Banana Pudding, Porchlight Peach Cobbler, and Right As Rain Red Velvet Cheesecake.
Undefined—Undefined is a Black-owned CBD line that believes in “Clean, Conscious, Inclusive, Plant Magic.”
Canna Haute—Black-owned CBD oil
Brown Girl Jane—Founded by Spelman graduates, Brown Girl Jane has practical wellness products designed to embody healing, balance, and community. The brand provides plant-based solutions options for your daily routine including Balance Wellness Drops, CBD Gelées, and Rest Wellness Drops. Brown Girl Jane is also well known for its fragrance line.
Footnanny is from Oprah’s personal nail technician, Gloria Williams – aka the Footnanny. Featured on the mogul’s Favorite Things list eight years in a row, Footnanny offers Industry-leading pedicure creams and products.
KINLÒ —Naomi Osaka’s skincare line with a focus on protection and recovery from the sun for melanin-rich skin.
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McBride Sisters—Black Girl Magic Wine
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