Supported Merchants
"Know Thyself"
"The kingdom of Heaven is already within you; if you understand yourself you will find it." — Ancient KEMET
We encourage supporting businesses that align with our values of empowerment and self-determination. Below are some merchants we support:
Knarrative
Embrace the journey of learning, creation, and growth with Knarrative. This platform offers apparel and resources centered around Africana studies and the rich tapestry of the diaspora. Their collections, including thought-provoking posters and clothing, serve as powerful reminders of our heritage and potential. Supporting Knarrative means investing in knowledge and the continuous development of our collective narrative.
Visit KnarrativeBlack Achievement Fund (BAF)
With the guiding principle "Our World in Our Hands," the Black Achievement Fund actively works towards community empowerment and self-sufficiency. Through initiatives like Nu Kemet and the BAF Village, they focus on tangible development, including land ownership and community building. Purchasing their merchandise directly supports these vital programs aimed at fostering collective achievement and securing our future.
Visit BAF SolutionsActively Black
Actively Black provides premium performance and lifestyle athleisure wear designed for us, by us. More than just apparel, it represents a commitment to community, health, and reinvestment. By choosing Actively Black, you support a brand dedicated to uplifting and empowering Black communities through stylish, high-quality gear that makes a statement both on and off the field.
Visit Actively BlackPerankh Ebooks
Drawing inspiration from the ancient Kemetic concept of the Per Ankh, or House of Life, this publishing cooperative is dedicated to researching, preserving, and disseminating Africa's vast literary heritage, both oral and written. Perankh Ebooks offers a gateway to profound knowledge spanning millennia, fostering intergenerational learning and the improvement of society through understanding our deep intellectual traditions.
Visit Perankh EbooksBlack Dot Cultural Center & Bookstore
Black Dot serves as a vital cultural hub and bookstore, prioritizing literature that reflects and serves the Afrikan experience. With a special focus on children's books, they provide essential resources for nurturing identity, knowledge, and pride from a young age. Supporting Black Dot means investing in the intellectual and cultural foundation of our communities.
Visit Black Dot BooksDr. Bobby Price
Dr. Bobby Price, a certified plant-based nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and Doctor of Pharmacy, champions holistic health and natural healing. He provides herbal detox programs, supplements, and insightful books like 'Vegucation Over Medication,' guiding individuals towards preventing and reversing chronic diseases through plant-based nutrition and lifestyle changes.
Visit Dr. Bobby PriceBlack to the Roots
Dr. R.A. Ptahsen-Shabazz, professor of Africana Studies and dedicated scholar, offers profound insights into the often-forgotten contributions of Black/African people to human culture and progress. Through his works, including "Black to the Roots: Reggae Rise, Downpression and Reascension" and the upcoming "Power from the Podium: The Story of Black Olympians," Dr. Shabazz illuminates crucial aspects of Pan-African heritage and consciousness. His research and teachings serve as vital resources for those seeking to understand the depth and significance of African cultural expressions and historical narratives. Supporting Black to the Roots means investing in educational materials that foster cultural awareness, historical accuracy, and intellectual empowerment.
Visit Black to the RootsHAPI Movement
The HAPI (Holistic African Prosperity Initiative) Movement represents a transformative approach to economic empowerment and cultural consciousness within African and African diaspora communities. Founded by distinguished scholars Prof Dr. Leonard Jeffries (Professor/Historian), Dr. Rosalind Jeffries (Professor/Art Historian/Lecturer/Artist), and Prof James Smalls (Professor/Pan-African Activist), HAPI is more than just a film—it's a comprehensive movement focused on economic literacy, cooperative economics, and Black business development. The movement showcases how local initiatives, strong communities, and creativity can start a revolution that ultimately changes our energetic, economic, and democratic systems. Through their four pillars of Economic Empowerment, Cooperative Economics, Black Business Development, and Movement Execution, HAPI provides communities with vital information and dialogue that stimulates economic growth and cultural awareness.
Join the HAPI Movement