A Must Follow: Black Owned PGH

Instagram has paved the way for how we connect and interact with our communities, fueling the way we support local businesses. Black Owned PGH, @blackowned.pgh on Instagram, helps to showcase black owned business in the Pittsburgh region that continues to build more bridges of opportunity in our Steel City toward socioeconomic equity for the black community. Not only does this account raise awareness for BOB’s, but it also serves as a platform to educate and fund financial support for black business owners as well. 

Founder of Black Owned PGH, Kyley Coleman, a 20-year-old marketing study extraordinaire at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg sets the collaborative, supportive, and ambitious standard for uplifting black owned businesses of over 160 movers and shakers of products and services. Here is a brief black owned biz list of some of the products and services that have been highlighted on the Instagram account:

Mommy In Mi (@mommy.in.mi)

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Sold exclusively online, Mommy In Mi is your one-stop-shop for children’s attire and accessories. Dress up or down or have your toddler dress themselves (because that’s usually what happens anyways) with the fashionable and affordable options for everyday wear. Bubble jogger pants, knitted sweaters, silk pajamas, wool pea coats- you name it! Add it to your cart because domestic orders receive free shipping on orders $75+. 

Blis 23 Candle Co. (@blis23candleco)

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Blis 23 Candle Co. plays the ultimate name game of whimsical cleverness for any gifting occasion of these hand-poured, 100% soy wax candles. From Single AF (Again) to Mr. Nasty Time, they will be sure to set the scent mood for every season. Plus, they are only $12! Shop the online store here.

Tonic and Sage (@tonicandsage)

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Tonic and Sage offers vegan body care products for your self care needs from everything and anything in between aromatherapy/apothecary, bath, body, and hair care. Have the ultimate spa day with bath salts, balms, fresh soaps, buttah and more. Each ingredient has the sole sustainable focus of being eco-certified and low in allergens. 

Ray Carrington (photographer, (@raycarrington_)

Need a new headshot or home frame refresher? Capture life’s moments with Ray Carrington as he specializes in personal brand photography. Let his skills focus behind the lens to give you the vision you want for yourself, business, or any brand strategy that you are thinking. Plus, he specializes in graphic design and marketing, a full experience of visual creativity. 

The Taco Guy (@thetacogvy) 

Tacos, pickup, and home cooked catering go hand-in-hand (or shell-in-hand) with The Taco Guy. Owner Malcom Hudson offers home cooked catering services to bring freshness, tastebud twists of flavor, and flare to your favorite foods. Fresh pico, tacos, empanadas, quesadillas, or vegan street tacos, he is THE GUY for your taco needs (hence the name). 

SMB Athletics (@smbathletics)

SMB Athletics provides women the empowerment to be active in breathable, enjoyable exercise apparel. For all shapes and sizes, SMB Athletics has short sets, bodysuits, and entire collections to choose from, so you can be motivated to workout comfortably or simply run errands while on-the-go. The website is currently being reworked, but subscribe to an email list to stay up-to-date on new arrivals and restocks. 

KeithParts (@keithparts)

Owner of KeithParts Devon Mitchell repurposes and reuses materials to make extraordinary furniture items. From custom furniture, cabinets, frames, accent tables, conversation pieces, and more, KeithParts sees the beauty in everyday, upcycled utility. Learn more about KeithParts and his inspiring story to what started it all. 

Karmic K9 Training (@karmic_k9)

Rough and rowdy pup? A relationship and reward-based trainer Dasia Jackson founded Karmic K9 Training to focus on building positive and impactful connections between you and your canine. It is a dog training business serving the Pittsburgh region, and services include private lessons, board and train, virtual lessons, as well as pack and solo outings. 

Blanket and Board (@blanketandboard)

With spring on the horizon, event planning company Blanket and Board could be the perfect date night idea with your significant other! Co-owned by social workers Tierra Thorne and Colleen Peddycord, they are your picnic party planners that provide pop-up luxury picnics that will set the mood to indulge in delicious charcuterie, socialize, and live in the moment.  

Dirty Bird’s Chicken (@dirtybirdschicken)

Chicken and waffles for brunch? (or savor it for anytime of the day, really.) No problem! Dirty Bird’s Chicken does it all with sweet and savory deliciousness with specialty waffles, waffle & wings, wings, plus sides to fill your stomach and comfort your heart. DM orders on IG for Dirty Birds Chicken and check out its catering options or other business inquiries right in the bio. 

@blackowned.pgh on Instagram is must follow with over 21K followers and counting. Stay up to date on Kyley Coleman’s upcoming projects and announcements as there is always a way to support local outlets, the community, and buy from black owned businesses. 

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This content was provided by a local, independent contributor to Made in PGH, a lifestyle blog.