Friday Plan: Make This a Black-Owned Weekend

Most weekends already follow a pattern: a haircut or hair appointment, a meal out, errands, maybe a gift for someone. You do not need a new budget to make a difference. You just need to point some of those regular plans toward Black-owned businesses on purpose.

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Why a weekend plan works

When money is spent with a local Black-owned business, it supports the owner, the people they hire, and often the other local businesses they buy from. Steady customers are what let a shop plan ahead, hire, and stay open. A weekend is an easy place to start because it is when most of us are out spending anyway.

A simple Black-owned weekend

• Friday night: dinner or takeout from a Black-owned restaurant. Leave a review while you wait.
• Saturday morning: your barber or stylist. Book ahead, show up on time, and tip well. Black barbershops and salons have long been gathering places for the neighborhood.
• Saturday afternoon: a Black-owned bookstore, boutique, or market. Bring the kids and let them pick one thing.
• Sunday: refill your hair care and grooming from a Black-owned supply company. At LEAD, that means brands like Camille Rose for the house and barber basics like Andis Clipper Oil for the home clipper.

Free ways to add to it

Post the spots you visited and tag them. Tell a friend. Follow the business online. These cost nothing and help a small business get found.

Why LEAD cares

LEAD is a Black-owned barber and salon supply company. Part of our mission is reinvesting in Black community infrastructure: supporting the barbers, stylists, and shops that hold neighborhoods together. When you shop with us, you are part of that.

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FAQ

How do I find Black-owned businesses near me?

Ask people you trust, check local business associations and chambers, look for Black-owned labels on map and review apps, and follow local creators who spotlight businesses.

Do I have to spend a lot to make a difference?

No. A coffee, a haircut, a book, or a single product counts. Reviews, tagging the business, and telling a friend cost nothing and still help.

What if I can’t find a Black-owned option for something?

That is fine. Start with what you can, and keep the list going. Over time you will find more.

Can I plan this with kids?

Yes. Let kids pick one stop and talk about who owns it and why that matters. It is a good way to teach how money moves in a community.

Questions? Email info@leadblacks.com or call (470) 646-9473.