The CEOs of City First Bank in Washington, DC, and Broadway Federal Bank in Los Angeles have decided to merge to create the largest Black-owned bank and Black-led Minority Depository Institution (MDI) in the nation with more than $1 billion in combined assets under management and approximately $850 million in total depository institution assets.

It’s our Anniversary week! And to celebrate our two-year anniversary, Black-Owned Association is launching our marketplace for black-owned businesses and brands to promote their products and services! Black-Owned Association is proud to start an alternative marketplace option to giant eCommerce platforms, such as Amazon and eBay, that make it hard for small businesses like yours […]

“Natural hair is so hard to maintain. It dries fast, breaks easily and shrinks often.”  I bet you’ve heard this statement before. Well, the statement is true to some extent –- natural hair dries fast and breaks easily –- but it’s not hard to maintain.  Actually, most black women have lately started attesting to how […]

Whether you rock your natural hair out, under a wig, or with synthetic hair, haircare is likely a big part of your regimen. Textured hair needs special haircare treatment, and finding the right combination to keep your hair free of product build-up, yet moisturized.  Finding the correct products that work for your natural hair may take […]

If you’re like most people, you may have a skin toner but don’t use it because you don’t know how invaluable it is. Or you may be among those who think that a skin toner dries and irritates the skin, so you don’t use one. But wait, what exactly does a skin toner do? A […]

Do you need both a moisturizer and serum for your skincare routine, really? Yes, you do.   Most people often think that you should use one or the other because they mistakenly believe that these products serve the same purpose on your skin — which isn’t the case. A moisturizer and serum serve different purposes […]

A cleanser or face wash, which one should you use for your face? It depends on your skin type and what you want to accomplish for your skin.   Contrary to popular belief, a cleanser and face wash serve different purposes when cleaning your skin, even if they both help to rid your face of […]

Whether you are looking to indulge in sweet treats for comfort or planning a special occasion, Black-Owned Association has some of the best black-owned bakeries and bakers listed for you to choose from. Many of these bakery businesses offer same-day delivery and pick-up, as well as fast shipping. So, check out these bakery brands that we […]

Black-Owned Businesses Offering Pet Products & Services on Black-Owned Association​

Check out these black-owned businesses and online shops offering amazing nail care services and products! Beauty and self-care is very important to many of us. We created this list of nail care businesses and shops offering services and products that you may want to include in your regimen. Treat yourself today and support these black-owned […]

European Black-owned businesses to Support

Black History Month puts a spotlight on African Americans who have made contributions to our country. Although it was originally seen as a way of teaching students and young people about the contributions of Black and African Americans in school, it is now seen as a celebration of those who've impacted not just the country, but the world with their activism and achievements.