One girl’s summer plan turned into a robust community resource. At the beginning of the summer AdventureGirlCu emerged on Facebook sparking the flame of many of our community leaders. What started out as her self proclaimed journey to buying black turned into Champaign-Urbana’s Black-Owned Business Directory.

For some a black-owned business directory seemed long over due while others are rejoicing in anticipation. Along with this new directory came Buy Black Chambana. Buy Black Chambana is an up and coming online community resource who’s mission is to spread the word about all things great going on within the black community. Their goal is to empower and create space for ALL people to celebrate and honor black culture, support black businesses, and uplift the community.

Why Emphasis Buying Black?

In 2017 African Americans were the top consumers spending 1.2 trillion annually. Just look at Popeyes grossing 23 million with the new release and hype of their chicken sandwich. There is no doubt that African Americans are the top consumers, but this next statistic is surprising to say the least.

As I sit back and watch Killers Mike’s Trigger Warning he talks about ecosystems and how long each ethnicity keeps their money within their ecosystem before it reaches another ethnicity. For the Asian community it is 28 days. The Jewish community is 21 days. The Caucasian community is 21 days. And for the black community 6 HOURS.

Yes, that is correct. We hold our money for 6 hours before we spend it in a different ecosystem. As Fredrick Douglas once said, “Who you give your money to is who you give your power to.” When you support a black business, you help close the racial wealth gap, strengthen local economies, foster job creation, celebrate black culture, and hold other companies accountable.

Add Your Business to the Directory

Register your business here. The directory is completely free with premium add-ons. We encourage all black-owned business and majority black on businesses (50%) located in Champaign-Urbana to join.

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Our goal is to have the most complete calendar events in the Champaign-Urbana area. We welcome submission of events that are family-friendly, black lead, and all inclusive.

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