Celebrate Juneteenth by supporting these 7 Black-owned brands
Discover seven Black-owned brands and organizations to support this Juneteenth, who are working to recruit BIPOC talent, destigmatize mental health in Black communities, and more. Image Credit: Pexels Photo by Joshua Mcknight
The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 didn’t mark the end of slavery. It wasn’t until two years later, on June 19, 1865, that the over 250,000 African Americans who were still enslaved in Galveston, Texas were officially liberated. A monumental holiday, Juneteenth commemorates Black people’s human right to freedom and safety.
At The Anthem Awards, we champion projects that amplify and protect historically marginalized communities. Below, we’ve rounded up a few Black-led organizations offering life-changing services to communities nationwide.
Here’s how you can celebrate and empower Black communities Juneteenth:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Hue is a platform paving paths for talented BIPOC professionals by working with companies to recruit and retain employees of color. They match companies with their diverse network of leaders, who have expertise across Fortune 100 companies, start ups, as well as marketing and advertising.
Education, Art & Culture
- Black Education Matters is a digital resource hub of educational materials to affirm Black students and diversify curriculums. Learn more about their work. Their site includes resources to help teachers talk about mental health, advocate for disabled Black students and more.
Health
- Boris L. Henson Foundation, founded by Taraji P. Henson, is a dedicated and stigma-free space offering crucial mental health services to Black communities. Their mission is to provide culturally competent therapy referrals and wellness resources that empower Black people to invest and care for themselves. Learn more about their work
Humanitarian Action & Services
- The Okra Project is a mutual-aid collective securing financial, housing and wellness support for Black Trans people. Their funds range from providing mental health services to grocery runs and more.
Responsible Technology
- Black Girls Code equips young Black girls with the skills, opportunities, and resources needed to succeed in tech. Since 2011, they have hosted coding camps and intensives and more to train the next generation of tech leaders.
Sustainability, Environment & Climate
- Intersectional Environmentalist is a youth-led initiative increasing awareness and access to education on environmental justice.
Working on initiatives across these cause areas? Anthem Judges want to see them. Submit your work before the 5th Annual Anthem Awards’ Final Entry Deadline on Friday, August 1.
Learn more about the seven causes we honor— Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology and Sustainability, Environment & Climate.
