NSC’s Last Minute Holiday Guide - A Few of Our Favorite Shops

My husband and I always love to seek out Black owned businesses to support when we’re traveling, shopping around our home town of Pittsburgh or surfing the internet. In the spirit of the holiday season and for the last minute shoppers, we’re sharing a few of our favorite shops. Check them out. Hopefully, you will find something for yourself or to give to someone special.

Nikki’s Magic Wand – Pittsburgh, Pa On-Line Shop

Reduce waste of your favorite lip gloss with this handy dandy make up tool that reaches to the bottom of your lip gloss/lipstick tubes.

Founders: Nikki and Bre

Website: https://nikkismagicwand.com

Knotzland, Bespoke Bowtie – Pittsburgh, PA

They take the best in textile discards and reuse it to create stylish accessories that everyone loves! - Bowties.

Address: 303 S Trenton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Owner: Nisha Blackwell

Website: https://knotzland.com/

Harlem Candle Company – Harlem, NY On-line Shop

The Harlem Candle Co. is a luxury home fragrance brand specializing in scented candles inspired by the richness of Harlem.

Owner: Teri Johnson

Website: https://www.harlemcandlecompany.com/

Flame Keepers Hat Club – Harlem, NY

Distinguish men’s hat shop.

Address : 273 West 121st Street New York, NY 10027

Owner: Marc Williamson

Website: https://flamekeepershatclub.com/

Gallery Chuma Inc. - Charleston, SC

A showcase of African & African-American art. Original work from local, national and international. Address: 188 Meeting Street #N1 Charleston, SC 2940

Owner: Chuma Kwokike

Website: http://gallerychuma.com/

HAKIM’S Philadelphia Bookstore – Philadelphia Pa

One of the country’s oldest Black-owned bookstores resides at the same West Philly address where Dawud Hakim founded it nearly 60 years ago. 

Address: 210 S 52nd St Philadelphia, PA 19139-4002

Owner: Yvonne Blake Website: https://hakimsbookstore.com

SweetHeARTed – Pittsburgh, Pa Online Shop

SweetHeARTed is and Art and Gift Boutique for handmade fashions with STYLE, CULTURE & CHARM  that reflects each customer.

Owner/Artist, Angela Christina

Website: https://www.sweethearted.com