Buy Black!

By Cheryl Smith Texas

When Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, of Friendship-West Baptist Church, announced 100 Days of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we joined the movement. December 31, 2021 marked 100 days of featuring Black Businesses. and we decided that the struggle continues and we must also. So enjoy reading about more Black-owned businesses and please support.

31:13 ECOFRIENDLY ACCESSORIES

Owner/Artist Tschaner Azubuike

Texas native, Tschaner Azubuike is the artist and creative mind behind 31:13. While teaching an art class to senior citizens in the Arlington area, she discovered the art of paper-bead making. The beautiful artform originated in Uganda. She began creating her own original earrings using recycled paper. Thus, 31:13 was born.

Location 308 W. Main ST. Arlington, email: ThirtyOneandThirteen@gmail.com.

Backlit Book Store

Owner Nia-Tayler Clark

For the past three years, BLACKLIT has been home to the first monthly subscription box to exclusively highlight Black authors and entrepreneurs, helping to support, promote, and bring visibility to Black authors and Black-owned businesses. Inside every box, subscribers receive a book a Black author, a shirt, and 3-5 products from Black-owned businesses. Founded by local educator & diversity/inclusion advocate, Nia-Tayler Clark, BLACKLIT’s mission is to help close the literacy gap, to increase representation, and to cultivate conversations that bring unity across racial divides.

Website: https://iamblacklit.com/

Location: 4050 McEwen Rd. Suite 9105, Dallas Farmers Branch area.

EMBLEMATIC TAX PREP & MORE LLC

Owner Brittney Wiley

Haven’t done your Personal or Business Taxes yet? Looking for someone reliable & with an accurate tax system? Emblematic Tax Prep provides a detail checklist so that you don’t miss out on any credits or deduction’s available for you. All your documents are secured through the mobile app & encrypted fax so that your information is safe at all times.

Call 682-777-4354 or email us at info@emblematictaxprepandmorellc.com to get on our schedule.

Website: emblematictaxprepandmorellc.com/

Urban Arts Center

Urban Arts Collective

(UAC) is a Dallas based organization that uses art to tell stories from a black and brown perspective.

For 13 years, Urban Arts

Collective has used theater, music, dance, visual and literary arts to engage local, national and international communities. UAC is committed to cultivating the talent of emerging artists, providing platforms for career artists and celebrating the work of established artists from the African American perspective.

Tours are available Tu & Sat call 214-702-3321 or email info@urbanartsonline.com, also visit: https://www. urbanartsonline.com/

The Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute

As a Texas statewide organization led by black women, The Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute provides a comprehensive approach to community based leadership in action and a nonprofit organization. Through networking and policy training, voter education, and voting rights protection, BJLI strengthens the current generation of black women’s leadership, recruits and prepares the next generation, and demonstrates our power by encouraging participation in the advocacy and the electoral processes.

Want to know more and get involved visit the site: barbarajordan-leadership-institute.com.

THE HAIR SHIELD Delanise Carter

The Hair Shield is a satin-lined protective storage unit for hair extensions created by Delanise Carter. Delanise is a woman who is no stranger to hair extensions, but in 2017 she realized that she was wasting money on hair. The idea to reuse her hair extension came while she was sitting in the center of the bathroom floor sorting through a sea of tangled, matted and dried out hair extensions the night before her hair appointment. They had been improperly stored, and they no longer look good. Inevitably, Delanise became frustrated, tossed out the extensions, bought new hair and promised to do better next time. After searching for a product which would not only store her extensions but maintain its silky texture for re-installation she realized that if she wanted such a product, she would have to create it.Is this your experience? Visit: https://thehairshield.com/

POSITIVE TOUCH THERAPY, LLC

"Are you stressed? Having problems sleeping? Well, have you had a professional massage?

It's been proven that a massage can improve blood circulation, decrease blood pressure, reduce stress and anxiety, decrease pain, relax muscles, improve mood and improve sleep. Come in today for a massage. Relax your mind, Release stress and anxiety and renew your body naturally. Positive Touch Therapy, LLC is located in Duncanville, 210B S Cedar Ridge Dr. Ste. 101A All massages are done by a professional and license Massage Therapist. "

Visit the website: http://www.yvetteward.com or call 469386-8446.