Black-Owned Business Selects
by Amena Agbaje
Partner Manager for Shopify Plus
Amena is a big believer in more Black representation everywhere. That includes the places we all shop from, and the product backstories shared with the world.
Luxe Organic Tea Set
A tea lover’s dream co-signed by Oprah herself. This gift set comes with a blend for every occasion, including decaf and immune-boosting blends to calm any holiday jitters.
Curl Condition Intensive Hydrating Deep Treatment
It only takes a scoop of this and a shower cap to quench the thirst of any hair type. Apply, cover, and put on a holiday-themed episode of your favorite sitcom to work its magic.
Dembe Olive Wood Nest Bowls
Every item from Afrohemien is rooted in the beauty and craft of Black and African culture. Note the details on this set of hand carved serving bowls—the real star of any dinner party.
Annual III Planner
The ultimate get-it-done agenda that will help you stay on top of tasks and projects—even throughout a year like this one. With undated pages, you can pick up right where you’ve left off.
The Chocolates Eyeshadow Palette
Formulated for darker skin tones, each shade in this Juvia’s Place palette is highly pigmented and blendable. The kind of on-the-go versatility that makes it deserve its own passport, honestly.
Large Boy Doctor Puzzle
If you see it, you can be it. From doctors to engineers to the White House, Puzzle Huddle is where Black kids can find themselves in the stories and toys they interact with.
Chabon Headwrap
Fanm Djanm is a Brooklyn-based boutique that translates to “strong woman” in Haitian Kreyol—making it no secret who this classic headwrap is best suited for on your list.
Jasmine Body Butter
Winter is coming. This body butter is the rich, calming intermission needed to break up the short days and longer nights ahead. Go for jasmine for the extra mood-boost.
Jade Plant
There’s no such thing as too many plants. Go for a jade plant, which is considered a symbol of good fortune. Plus it’s evergreen, so all it needs is water once a month in the winter.
Rose Water Face Dew
That long, generous chug of water after a workout? Give winter skin an equivalent by spritzing this on your face afterwards. Energizing, refreshing and hydrating.
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Amena Agbaje
Amena is a Partner Manager for Shopify Plus, working with agencies who design and build beautiful shops for Shopify Plus merchants. Outside of this, she is a huge advocate for more Black folks in the tech space. Once you’ve bookmarked these picks, find more.
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