February is Black History Month, a time to honor the Black men and women who have made significant contributions to the United States. In that spirit, we have rounded up a list of Black-owned businesses on the North Shore. Each of these businesses help make the community the special place it is. We love to support these Black-owned businesses on the North Shore MA all year-round, and hope you do too!
Did you know?
Black business owners account for about 10 percent of U.S. businesses and about 30 percent of all minority-owned businesses, totaling approximately two million companies owned by African Americans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But a June 2020 report from the National Bureau of Economic Research showed Black-owned businesses were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, with 41 percent closing their doors because of the pandemic and its fallout.
How can you make a difference?
Spend your money intentionally. Shop at Black-owned businesses in our community. Post on social media to spread the word about Black-owned businesses. Support causes that support Black entrepreneurs. Make it a habit to intentionally support Black businesses.
Here is a list of Black-owned businesses on the North Shore:
Know of a Black-owned business on the North Shore MA not listed here? Reach out to cheryllachendro@macaronikid.com and we will add it to our list!
🧘🏽 Tachou Yoga- Beverly
174 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA 01915
978-720-8405
Tachou has been intimately engaged with the healing arts since childhood and a dedicated student of yoga for over ten years. She has been a model for more than two decades and an actress.
Through years of endeavoring her own spiritual and scholastic self-study, this Beverly native has encountered many teachers from cultures around the world who helped challenge, develop, and balance her intellect with compassionate discernment.
An ardent student of life, between continuing studies she actively pursues and maintains qualifications in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, comparative religious philosophy, and music.
Tachou teaches yoga and meditation classes through her programs in Beverly, you can also join her online programs and courses on tachouyoga.com.
📸 Joe Codrington- New England Wedding Photographer- North Shore
860-462-9671
Joe Codrington is a photographer based in the North Shore of Massachusetts. Growing up, his dad was always one to photograph what felt like every single moment. From soccer games to random Sunday mornings before church, with the whole family dressed up. The older Joe got the more he understood the importance of documenting life with the people most important to to him. His goal for every wedding day, engagement shoot, or portrait session is to capture timeless images that his client can look back on and cherish for a long time.
✂️ Star Creations Salon & Extension Bar- Peabody
124 Newbury Street
Peabody, MA 01960 (Rte 1 S.)
978-854-5842
Star Mahlatini is the owner of Star Kreations is a master stylist with over 21 years experience. She obtained a BSC in Marketing,Cosmotology Diploma , Euro Socap and Donna Bella Hair Extension Specialist. Her deep love for the industry has provided the opportunity to kreate a salon that is truly different and stands out from the rest.
📚 Susies Stories- Rockport
SusiesStories@yahoo.com
51 Bearskin Neck
Rockport, MA 01966
Susie Rich was raised in Cincinnati Ohio, and has spent her career working in the social work/homelessness prevention field. Several years ago she began to pursue her passion for writing; she has published ‘Beauties, The Eye Of The Beholder’ in an Ohio magazine. She has written a number of short stories and is working on a current novel as well as a graphic novel. She currently resides near Boston, Massachusetts with her husband.
🚛 Priced Right Junk Removal, LLC- Ipswich
617-504-0045
Ipswich, MA 01938
Demetrius is always a pleasure to work with. He has gotten rave reviews from customers who say that his prices are right, he responds quickly, and he is highly efficient.
100 Cummings Center, Suite 165-E
Beverly, MA 01915
In 1988, Paula Conrad – educator, choreographer, and dancer – founded Express Yourself to bring creative arts programs to youth in residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Stan Strickland – educator and award-winning musician and performer – joined her as co-executive director in 1995, and together they expanded Express Yourself into a network of professionals, affecting the lives of young people in over 50 Massachusetts cities and towns.
149 North St.
Salem, MA 01970
978--631-6750
Sarai Martinez is a hair stylist and make up artist serving all New England. In her early years, Sarai worked in a local neighborhood salon in Dorchester where she tapped into her skills, little did she knew it would be her life calling. She attended college in Canada to pursue fashion design, and afterwards found her way to hair school, obtaining her cosmetology license in 2004. Sarai assisted for 4 years at Dellaria's on Newbury Street in Boston, Ma. Constantly looking for new challenges, Sarai continued her education on the North Shore bringing fresh city vibes and the newest trends along with her. With over 10 years experience, Sarai has quickly become a guru in the industry, most recently being showcased at New York Fashion Week & in Glam Hair Magazine. Sarai has made it her life to focus on fashion, beauty, apparel and all it brings which allows her to distinguish her work from the rest with the most current trends.
