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Black-owned businesses in Charlotte, NC

Discover and support black-owned businesses in Charlotte, North Carolina. Every ownership tag is sourced — never inferred.

16 black-owned businesses in Charlotte

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William Wilson Clothing

Charlotte, NC

Whether you call it bespoke or custom, the result is the same, a garment made entirely for your body, your lifestyle, and the rooms you walk into.

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Mert's Heart & Soul

Charlotte, NC

Mert’s Heart & Soul has hosted former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and was featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Treat yourself to one of the Gullah-inspired dishes, such as shrimp and grits, Charleston red rice and macaroni and cheese, and save room for a slice of cake.

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Enat Ethiopian

Charlotte, NC

With locations at Optimist Hall and East Charlotte, chef and owner Tina Tedla is making it her mission to introduce diners to Ethiopia’s rich culture and cuisine through Enat. Literally translating to “mother” in Amharic, one of the many languages spoken in Ethiopia, Enat pays homage to many of Tedla's mother's recipes.

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Uptown Yolk

Charlotte, NC

Uptown Yolk is a Southern-inspired brunch spot from restaurant power couple, Greg and Subrina Collier.

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Freshwaters

Charlotte, NC

Inspired by Cajun and Creole cuisines, Clifton and Sharon Freshwater opened their namesake restaurant in 2015.

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Bird Pizzeria

Charlotte, NC

Bird Pizzeria owner Kerrel Thompson spent his time learning how to craft his own pizzas in 2020.

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Curio, Craft & Conjure

Charlotte, NC

At Curio, Craft & Conjure, we honor a diverse range of earth-based spiritual practices, embracing all cultures, races, and religions.

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Cuzzo’s Cuisine

Charlotte, NC

Cuzzo's Cuisine is best known for Southern fare with bold flavors.

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Archive CLT

Charlotte, NC

Cheryse Terry birthed Archive CLT from a lifelong passion of collecting vintage magazines depicting Black lives, experiences, challenges and accomplishments.

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