Black-owned Businesses
Celebrating and Supporting the Black Community
The City of Brooklyn Park is committed to racial equity.
Brooklyn Park is home to one of the largest and most diverse communities in the Twin Cities metro area. Our community includes over 1,500 businesses, ranging from large multinational corporations to small locally owned shops. Many of these businesses are owned by people of color and are valuable to our city.
Businesses owned by people of color, specifically Black-owned businesses, often experience economic disparities. Discriminatory policies, such as redlining, have denied Black businesses the same financial resources as other businesses. Without access to the same resources, it is more difficult for Black businesses to thrive during times of economic hardship, such as in the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Black-owned businesses, especially those in the restaurant, service, and retail industries, have been hit the hardest .
We created this resource to uplift the Black community and have highlighted Black-owned beauty, restaurant, retail, and service businesses in Brooklyn Park. We encourage you to support the Black community by using and sharing this resource!
Featured Businesses
As consumers, where we spend our money is a way to show our support and a form of allyship. When you purchase anything from a Black-owned business, you are supporting the Black community. Not only that, you are helping to create equity by supporting Black economies and increasing the creation of jobs for Black people.
We hope you, your family, and your friends can use this resource as an opportunity to buy Black and support the Black community.
WeeZee's Hair Design
Looking for a salon where your hair is handled with extreme care? WeeZee’s Hair Design is the place for you! Their services include sew-ins, cut and styles, quick weave and much more!
“It is important for people to know that there are proud Black owned businesses in the city of Brooklyn Park.”
Mama Ti's
Mama Ti’s is a well-known African restaurant in Brooklyn Park. The Liberian cuisine has something for everyone, from delicious soups and stews to sweet pastries and more! As a family owned business Mama Ti’s is committed to great service that caters to the entire community!
Park Salon
Esther Reierson’s love for making everyone feel beautiful is what makes Park Salon a truly amazing and unique place to visit for your hair care needs. Park salon offers a wide variety of hair care services including haircuts for men and women, braids, sew-ins, full highlights and more.
Waterside International Market
Located on Brooklyn Boulevard, Waterside International Market is a Liberian owned market with a wide range of foods from across the continent of Africa. The owners, Molley and Assata Kamara, are proud to share their culture through food and be a part of the Brooklyn Park community.
Explore and Support
In Brooklyn Park, MN, there at least 40 Black-owned businesses throughout the city. Each Black-owned business is truly unique and has so much to offer. We have categorized each business into beauty, restaurant, retail, and service!
Find a Black-owned business to support!
Beauty
Do you need a fresh cut or color? Maybe you want a new lipstick color? These talented Black-owned salons, beauty stores, and barbershops offer a variety of products and services such as sew-ins, color, and much more!
Restaurants
Do you need dinner plan ideas? Are you looking for a place to get amazing and delicious food?
In Brooklyn Park, Mama Ti's and Milah's Royal Bistro serves delicious and authentic African cuisine. Order now!
Retail
Need to pick up some groceries or maybe a fabulous new outfit? Look no further! There are so many places to choose from. Why not go to them all? Every retail business is truly unique!
Services
There are a variety of Black-owned service businesses. Maybe you're looking for a limo service for a wedding or selling your home. There are so many options for all your needs!
Other Resources
For Businesses
- IsoBlack is a directory of Black-owned businesses throughout the Twin Cities, MN. To inquire about adding your business, Email Moses Jame
- The City of Brooklyn Park is here to support and listen to you! Are you a Black business owner and want to be a part of the map in this story? Send us your business information!
Learn More
- IsoBlack is a great resource to find Black-owned businesses and Black-hosted events. Find an event to attend
- How to go beyond buying and truly support Black-owned businesses, according to 4 Black entrepreneurs. Read this article
- The unique challenges faced by Black business owners. Read this article
- Black-owned businesses face greater barriers to economic recovery. Read this article
Connect with Us
If you have any questions, please connect with us! Email Malcolm Hicks , the Business Development Coordinator.
