Our Commitment
to
Businesses
to
Black-Owned
Businesses
As the world recovers from the pandemic, we recognize that Black-owned
businesses have been disproportionally affected. We're committed to offering
grants and providing resources to help Black business owners move forward,
and encouraging everyone to support, in their own way.
businesses have been disproportionally affected. We're committed to offering
grants and providing resources to help Black business owners move forward,
and encouraging everyone to support, in their own way.
Whether you're a Black business owner or shopper searching for Black-
owned businesses to support, you're in the right place.
owned businesses to support, you're in the right place.
Tune In to Built to Last, a New Podcast Celebrating Black-
Owned Businesses, Past & Present
Owned Businesses, Past & Present
Explore the history and continued legacy of the Black-owned small businesses that shape American culture. Hosted by
Elaine Welteroth, Built to Last features in-depth interviews with Black small business owners who are thriving despite the
challenges they face. Check out the full season on Spotify®, Apple Podcasts®, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Meet The Founders of Change
Black women start 763* new businesses every day. But they're not just founding businesses. They're founding change. And they've inspired our 100 for 100 program. 100 Black women entrepreneurs. 100% backing of American Express Business.
Source: The 2019 State of Women-owned Businesses Report Commissioned by American Express
We're Pledging $10 Million
to Black-Owned Businesses
Over four years, American Express will provide $10,000,000 in
grants and training to support Black business owners as they
recover from the pandemic. These funds are part of a broader
effort to drive meaningful change within the Black community –
let's combat economic inequality and social injustice together.
grants and training to support Black business owners as they
recover from the pandemic. These funds are part of a broader
effort to drive meaningful change within the Black community –
let's combat economic inequality and social injustice together.
Get Rewarded for Shopping
Small at SHOWFIELDS
Small at SHOWFIELDS
Amex is proud to partner with revolutionary retailer SHOWFIELDS to
curate a special holiday collection of 50 Black-owned businesses we love
– all available online. From luxe threads to on-trend home goods, browse
a variety of must-have products that enable you to Shop Small® and
support Black business owners this holiday season. As a bonus, eligible
American Express® Card Members can enjoy a limited time offer.*
curate a special holiday collection of 50 Black-owned businesses we love
– all available online. From luxe threads to on-trend home goods, browse
a variety of must-have products that enable you to Shop Small® and
support Black business owners this holiday season. As a bonus, eligible
American Express® Card Members can enjoy a limited time offer.*
*Terms apply.
This Custom Map is Your
Guide to 100 Black-
Owned Businesses
Guide to 100 Black-
Owned Businesses
New York Magazine editors have researched and
organized 100 Black-owned businesses you can support
today and beyond. Use this curated map to easily find
businesses to support – in person, or online.
organized 100 Black-owned businesses you can support
today and beyond. Use this curated map to easily find
businesses to support – in person, or online.
These Black Business Owners Share Why They Started & Won't Stop
We're shining a light on these Black-owned businesses as their owners share how they're pivoting, persevering, and moving forward.
Support Black-Owned
Businesses in Your Community
Businesses in Your Community
Encourage your neighbors to support Black-owned businesses that have
been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. From resources and
grants to help Black business owners move forward to a list of Black-
owned places to shop, there are ways for everyone to get involved.
been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. From resources and
grants to help Black business owners move forward to a list of Black-
owned places to shop, there are ways for everyone to get involved.