This list started in February 2020 as a roundup for Black History Month. Since then, and with the help of social media sharing (big thanks to Newark graphic designer Annie Estes for creating companion social media-friendly graphics), it has nearly doubled in size, and is still growing — now beyond 100. This list is focused on consumer-facing businesses, whether it’s the food or fashion industries or business services and technology.
We know there are still more Black-owned business in the state! If we missed yours, email me at holly@technical.ly.
- 2 Fly Hair, Wilmington (online hair boutique)
- 6NINETY9 Web Design, Wilmington (website design)
- 88 Flavors, Wilmington (online clothing store)
- Addi Naturals, Wilmington (personal care products)
- African Fusion Restaurant, Dover (restaurant)
- AfroZen, Wilmington (intimate wellness products)
- Aja Myhe Wax & Beauty Lounge, Wilmington (hair removal services)
- Akim, Wilmington (clothing)
- Ambishes Diva, Cheswold (graphic tees)
- Aras Furniture Rentals, Bear (furniture rental)
- ArtzScape by Lady C Productions, Wilmington (black box theater and event space)
- Ascendant Group, Newark (PR and branding company)
- Aunt Mary’s Soulfood Kitchen, Milford (restaurant)
- Babe Styling Studios, Wilmington (hair salon)
- Bare Beauty Wax Studio, Wilmington (hair removal services)
- Bare Nature, Kirkwood (natural beauty products)
- Beautiful Emotions, Newark (self care products)
- Black History Ed Zone, Wilmington (education tools)
- Blissed By Ayo, Dover (hair styling)
- Carry My Own Weight, Wilmington (clothing)
- Celebrations on Market, Wilmington (event services)
- Chef Thuglife, Wilmington (catering)
- Che’ Studio, New Castle (hair salon)
- Cherné Altovise, Wilmington (handmade accessories)
- Charlie Rose Sweets, Wilmington (cake designer, chef)
- Christa-Bell’s Carribean Cuisine, Elsmere (restaurant)
- Chop Cheez, Wilmington (catering)
- Coach D, Bear (professional coaching and consulting)
- Cool J’s Premium Water Ice, Bear (water ice and food)
- Creative Business Assistants, Middletown (business services)
- Custom Lyfestyle, Wilmington (branding and print services)
- DanceWorks, New Castle (dance studio)
- Danny’s M&Ms, Wilmington (crochet clothing and accessories)
- Dara Business Consulting, New Castle (business services)
- Delaware Moms, Newark (online publication)
- Desserts By Dana, Newark (bakery — as seen on “Cake Boss“)
- DETV, Wilmington (TV station/leased access)
- Devere Sock Company, Wilmington (online clothing store)
- DevineTOUCHandCo., Newark (online clothing store)
- Don’t Retreat Fitness by Cheryl Davis, Wilmington (personal fitness)
- Double Dipper Ice Cream Parlor, Claymont (ice cream)
- Drop Squad Kitchen, Wilmington (restaurant)
- Earl Allen Lawncare, Elsmere (lawn care)
- Elite Feet, Middletown (footwear)
- Entrepreneurial Consulting, Wilmington (business services)
- Express Floor Care, Wilmington (floor cleaning services)
- Factory Finish Shoe Repair And Leather Work, Milford (shoe repair)
- Fat Rick’s BBQ, Wilmington (takeout restaurant and catering)
- First State Hood & Duct, Wilmington (Commercial kitchen hood cleaning; COVID cleaning)
- Freakishly Awesome by Shaun Anthony, Wilmington (barbershop)
- Focus on Your Goals, Wilmington (clothing)
- FundingFuel, Bear (investment)
- Futures First Gaming, Wilmington (eSports)
- Get Your Jet Life Travel, Bear (travel agents)
- Glorious Beauty Salon & Boutique, Wilmington (hair salon)
- Green Box Kitchen, Wilmington (restaurant)
- Green Line Business Group, Newark (software development)
- HR Entertainment, Cheswold (DJ & event services)
- Hummingbird Island Cuisine, Newark (food truck and catering)
- I Am B.E.A.U.T.Y., Wilmington (leadership coaching for women)
- I AM Coaching and Business Services, Newark (life coaching and business services)
- ImaniRae Jewelry, (jewelry)
- Influencers Lab Media, Wilmington (marketing)
- J. Stanley Salon, Wilmington (hair salon)
- JadaMacks Organic Treats, Wilmington (pet treats)
- Jet Phynix Films, Wilmington (film production)
- Jeter & Johnson, Wilmington (accounting)
- Joe Williams State Farm Insurance, Wilmington (insurance agency)
- Joyride Denim, Wilmington (clothing)
- JSM Transport,Bear (moving and hauling)
- JTJames Performance, Milford (fitness)
- Juice Joint, Wilmington (juice bar)
- Just to Serve You, Wilmington (restaurant)
- Juxtamod, Wilmington (children’s clothing)
- KBo e’scentials, Dover (natural hair products)
- K’S Kitchen, New Castle (restaurant)
- Kaos Kitchen, Wilmington (catering/takeout)
- Kee’s Cookies’ & Cupcakes, Clayton (bakery)
- Kpelle.Designs, Wilmington (jewelry)
- L & G Southern Soul Food, New Castle (restaurant)
- Lafate Gallery, Wilmington (art gallery)
- L’africana, New Castle (restaurant)
- Leave it to May, Smyrna (event planning)
- Levitea, Wilmington (online tea shop)
- Linda Arrey Global, Dover (nonprofit startup consultant and life coach)
- Livingston Worx, Wilmington (diversity, equity and inclusion consulting)
- LM Bryant Consulting, Claymont (consulting and life coaching)
- lolahSoul, Wilmington (jewelry)
- LOMA Coffee, Wilmington (cafe)
- Lush Oasis MedSpa, Bear (spa and retreat)
- Luxuries of Life, Smyrna (full service travel services)
- Mädō Creative Agency, Wilmington (marketing)
- Makeup by Kim, Wilmington (makeup artist)
- Mamu Technologies, Bear (IT services)
- Manifest Business Consultants, Wilmington (business services)
- MeJah Books, Claymont (book shop)
- Milk & Honey, Wilmington (coffee shop)
- Modishh Boutique, Bear (clothing boutique)
- Mommy Connection, Wilmington (clothing & accessories)
- Morgan’s of Delaware, Wilmington (women’s clothing boutique)
- National Black Guide/DelawareBlack, Bear (online publication and directory)
- NerdIT NOW, Newport (computer/device repair)
- Nonprofit Institute, Dover (nonprofit resources)
- NSG Studios, Wilmington (music production studio)
- Opulent Party Rentals, Middletown (party supply and rental shop)
- Parris Nail Lounge, Dover (nail salon)
- Peace Living Films, Wilmington (film and photography)
- Performance Body & Paint, Wilmington (auto body services)
- Pop In Pops, Middletown (artisan ice pops)
- Pure Holistics, Wilmington (natural skincare and candles)
- Push Tattoo, Wilmington (tattoo studio — as seen on “Ink Master“)
- The PynkPrint Creative, Wilmington (design and branding)
- Resh Salon and Spa, New Castle (salon/spa)
- RFW Financial Services, Claymont (finance)
- Rising Hope Therapy, Newark (mental health practice)
- Royal Spa and Nail Academy, Wilmington (salon/spa)
- Salon Bar, Wilmington (hair salon)
- Salon Ollae, Wilmington (hair salon)
- ScholarshipShark, Wilmington (college admissions/scholarship coach)
- Seaford Music & Education Center, Seaford (music lessons and tutoring)
- SEEK, Newark (clothing)
- Sikar Lounge, Wilmington (Cigar lounge)
- Sisters Caribbean Restaurant, Milford (restaurant)
- The Sold Firm, Wilmington (gallery/artist management)
- Soul Snatcher, Wilmington (clothing)
- Suds302, Wilmington (auto detailing)
- Suds Bar Soap, Dover (handcrafted soap)
- The Sweetest Rose Cupcake Co., Wilmington (bakery)
- Sweets ‘n Treats, Dover (bakery)
- T & T Custom Embroidery, Bear (custom embroidery and promotional items)
- TamiCaRa Designs, Newark (fashion)
- Tasmanian Details, Milford (auto detailing)
- Tasties 302 Soul Food, Wilmington (restaurant)
- Tasty Couture, Wilmington (bakery)
- Teased Styling Studio, Wilmington (hair salon)
- That Ish Boutique, Dover (clothing)
- Throne Chair Kings, Dover (throne rentals)
- Tiffanee & Co. Bakery, Dover (bakery)
- Tomeka’s Homestyle Eatery, Dover (restaurant — EDGE Grant recipient)
- Tonya Baynes Coaching, Wilmington (life coach)
- Towman 302, Wilmington (24 hour towing and recovery)
- The Travel Morena Vacations, Wilmington (travel coordinator)
- Uncultured Heathens, Wilmington (podcast)
- V Class Makeup Artistry, Wilmington (makeup services)
- The Venues, Wilmington (event space and services)
- Walt’s Flavor Crisp Chicken Express, Wilmington (takeout restaurant)
- Wanderin’ Woman Soap and Such, New Castle (handcrafted soap)
- WIN Factory, Wilmington (coworking space)
- Women in Leadership Development & Empowerment (WILDE), Dover (resources for women)
- Yummy Tummy, Wilmington (catering)
- Zachariah Films, Wilmington (video production)
- Zoup, Wilmington & Christiana (restaurant franchise)
