What's in a Black Box? Here's a quick list of Black-owned products & businesses
‘Black Box Oakland’ is a volunteer-driven project providing the opportunity for you to support Black-owned businesses in the Bay Area, and around the country. Each box is specially curated with must-have items to love. 100% of sales go to the businesses (we take no cuts).
We do this for the love of the community, and we thank you for supporting Black Businesses. Feel free to spread the word, and order if you find something you love in this box, because
EVERY day is a GOOD day to patronize a Black-owned business!
Sit-In + Mobilize Box
Chuckle. Scream. Commune. Debate. Make Moves.
This box includes everything you need for a get-together with your closest comrades, or just the folks you live with. Games, Literature and Activity Books for the culture + an assortment of Beverages, Snacks, Pastry and Nibbles for an at-home sip & play night.
Together, we’re stronger.
Products in this Box
The Food Stamp Cookbook | Rachel Bolden-Kramer
Rachel Bolden-Kramer is a writer and babymomma revolutionary originally from San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury.
Heaven is All Goodbyes | Tongo Eisen-Martin
Tongo Eisen-Martin is an educator and poet born and raised in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights who organizes around issues of human rights and self-determination for oppressed people.
Teranga, based in San Francisco, is part of the movement to get away from industrialized, engineered foods and back to foods that are natural and wholesome by using baobab and other unique ingredients from around the world.
Crystals | Natrully Herbs & More
Natrully Herbs & More, based in Richmond, is creating unity by educating people on wellness, herbs, veganism and self-care.
Premium lubricated XL Condoms for enhanced performance! No breaking, no tearing, no leaking.
Carrot Cake | A Girl Named Pinky
A mini Carrot Cake baked to perfection by that girl named Pinky.
Henny Popcorn | Spoiled Button Designs
Spoiled Button Designs has created a delicious bag of Hennessy flavored popcorn.
Mild BBQ Sauce | The Final Sauce
The Final Sauce, based in the Bay Area has created an all-natural succulent BBQ sauce and dry rub that should be the final sauce on any dish.
Hip Hop Trivia Card Game | University of Dope
University of Dope is the first game to celebrate Hip Hop Culture and asks, “Can you name all members of the Wu Tang Clan?”
The First Deck : Card Game | One Gotta Go
4 Choices, One Gotta Go. Have fun with your family & friends via group chats, video calls, or while at home.
Beef Jerky | Marjorie’s Beef Jerky
Marjorie’s sweet and spicy all natural Beef Jerky is the only black owned beef jerky company in the US.
Kenya AA Coffee Beans | Kiwketu Coffee
Kikwetu is a family owned business designed from the ground up to cater to coffee and tea lovers that have a global interest and perspective.
Berry Lavender Teas | Damn Good Teas
Damn Good Teas, based in the Bay Area, mission is to make “nutrient informed beverage consumption” appealing, affordable and deliciously hydrating.
Vegan Nacho Sauce | Planted Foods
Planted Foods, based in San Francisco, has recreated classic items that we all love such as nacho sauce and tuna, by using clean ingredients and lots of love.
Ginger Beer/Hibiscus Drinks | Prince Neville
Prince Neville is a San Francisco brand brewed by the former chef and manager of the defunct King Jamaica restaurant in the Western Addition.You can purchase his drinks in SF at Rainbow Grocery.
Ethiopian Honey Wine | Enat Winery
Enat Winery is Oakland’s very own winery! They specialize in Ethiopian- style honey wines - made from honey, water, and yeast.
Enjoy a single shooter of Haitian Crema Rum. Great in coffee or for an after dinner cocktail
No Cookie Cookie| The No Bakery
Delightful Foods/The No Bakery has served the heart of the Oakland community in making vegan single serving cookies for over 25 years.
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Butter Brown Cookies | Two Chicks In The Mix
Locally and organically sourced in Oakland, these single serving Butter Brown cookies are to die for!
Boycott +Revolt Box
Unplug. Reminisce. Rest. Replenish. Recharge.
Boycott the urge to stay plugged in. Revolt against oppressive standards of operation.
This box includes Herbs, Stationery, Candle, and Tinctures and other basics to help you take time out, digitally detox, rest & recharge + an assortment of Coffee, Tea, Spices, and healthy bites
You deserve to. We need you.
Products in this Box
Body Cream OR Body Wash | So Brash
If you are looking for unapologetically good skincare, then we got you! Your body will be rejuvenated with this So Brash Body Cream.
CANDIDART is for people who are not afraid to stand out! What better way to send a message than in style with this wonderful collection of greeting cards.
Richmond based, these 4 friends came together to promote wellness in their community. Be sure to enjoy a taste of one of their carefully curated herbal teas.
The Essentials Box is the perfect self-care experience for women or men. The box includes everything you need for 3-4 Manicures and 1 Enhancement Removal.
Love Potion & Energy Bar Sorghum | Teranga
Teranga, based in San Francisco, is part of the movement to get away from industrialized, engineered foods and back to foods that are natural and wholesome by using baobab and other unique ingredients from around the world.
Body Scrub OR Body Butter | Cole + Jade
Cole + Jade is a family runned company who has formulated natural, chemical free planted based methods to care for your skin.
Whole Plant Lavender Salve OR Hair Love | Kalm Korner by Kehinde
Kalm Korner by Kehinde has formulated non-toxic and 100% natural beauty and wellness products for better emotional and mental health.
Probiotic Deodorant | Beija-Flor Naturals
Beija-Flor Naturals is an organic skin and haircare company that was the first American beauty line to include fair trade, nutrient rich botanical ingredients from Brazil.
Communitea | Teas With Meaning
Teas With Meaning, based in the heart of Oakland is committed to providing organic loose tea blends creating an authentic tea experience.
Coffee | Cantave de Saint Marc
Cantave de Saint Marc created coffee that transports you to the mountainside in Haiti with its flavor, a single-origin bean that is the special taste of a wonderful place.
Kenya AA Coffee | Kiwketu Coffee
Kiwketu is a family owned business designed from the ground up to cater to coffee and tea lovers that have a global interest and perspective.
Body care products that heal you from the outside in
Uzo Art | Coloring BookBlue Stocking Society Coloring Book
Spicy Dry Rub | The Final Sauce
The Final Sauce, based in the Bay Area has created an all-natural succulent BBQ sauce and dry rub that should be the final sauce on any dish.
Planted Foods, based in San Francisco, has recreated classic items that we all love such as nacho sauce and tuna, by using clean ingredients and lots of love.
Black Power Candles | Tres Mercedes
Tres Mercedes has been curating Black culture in Oakland for over 10 years. Take back your power with one of her Black Power Candles featuring inspiring and influential black figures
Berbere Mix || Brundo Ethiopian Spices
Brundo Spices is an Ethiopia Women Owned Corporation that is fully operated by East Africans. They specialize in authentic Ethipian spices.
Succulent | Long Hair Plant Care
Long Hair Plant Care is a plant business based in Oakland, CA that focuses on healing spaces by curating and cultivating exotic plants.
Instructions: Be sure to put the stem of this succulent in water. Bottles are best used. Do not submerge leaves. Plant will root in 2-3 weeks. At that time find your favorite pot, place in soil stem deep, water, leave in full sun. (Recommended watering once a week once planted)
Fire Cider | Illume Essentials
This brew is warming, circulatory, and will definitely move energy in the body from cold ‘cure’ to hangover ‘cure’ to cooking to cocktails. Beyond the flavor, it’s packed with health benefits, hence the reason it's used as a home remedy.
A must see POC theatrical musical this fall at Berkeley Rep