As if we needed another reminder that our country was built by violence against people of color, today is Thanksgiving, which effectively celebrates the genocide of Native Americans. So I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving–because spending quality time with family and friends is important, and because pumpkin pie is delicious–but also a reflective one, one that honors the holiday’s history.
If you were planning to shop at major retailers this weekend, consider supporting black-owned businesses instead, as many black organizations have asked. If you’re looking to donate money instead of, or in addition to, shopping, check out this list of black-led organizations on the ground in Ferguson, and the Ferguson Public Library’s Powell’s wishlist (see this post for the library’s address and purchasing instructions).
Now for the fun part: pretty things you can buy from black-owned businesses, including Boston’s own The Thicky Chicky!
Top row:
–Graffiti dress, Zelie For She, $85
–Ka’oir lipsticks, $16.99 each
–Chub rub shorts, The Thicky Chicky, $6
Middle row (all books I’ve read and loved):
–Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay, $10.95
–Redefining Realness by Janet Mock, $15.95
–Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, $10.50
–Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, $10.95
Bottom row:
–Kiss Me fascinator in rose gold metallic, Hello Sweet Leigh, $55
–Purple mambo skirt, Nakimuli, $130 (use the discount code THANKFUL14 for 20% off)
–Fleur dress, The Thicky Chicky, $30.20
–Triumph sequin dress, $125, and Sparkle skirt, $79, Zelie for She
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This is amazing! Thanks for sharing lovely! SweetLeigh will be closed for #boycottblackFriday #blacklivesmatter actions but open for small business saturday. A great post and a great list to be included on. Thanks you lovely!
You’re welcome!
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The lovely Laura of Tutus and Tiny Hats has created this post of ways to support and be in solidarity with the people of Ferguson, and the #BlackLivesMatter movment in the wake of the Ferguson decision. Among them is a lovely list of Black owned businesses to support instead of big retail chain stores to shop for BlackoutFriday! SweetLeigh is included and I’m grateful for her thoughtful reflection and simple ways to act. Happy Friends, Family and Feasting Day Friends. ❤
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Love this! I was out of town and didn’t read my blog roll this weekend, but definitely bookmarking this post. Because black owned businesses and small businesses need support all year round! 🙂
❤ Kelsea | Kels Shark
Thanks! 🙂 Definitely, they do need support all year round.
KA`OIR’s lipsticks look amazing! I love Americanah! I’m more than half way through and currently cheating on it with a Lee Child book. 😉
Yay, enjoy the rest of Americanah! 🙂 I also highly recommend Adichie’s other books, Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun.
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