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A guide to the Charleston area's Black-owned businesses
Black-Owned Charleston
The Lowcountry is a place of fierce tradition, boundless creativity, and deep-rooted hospitality. Whether shopping, dining, or seeing the sights, engaging with Charleston’s Black business community promises the fullest experience of these singular characteristics—and a tangible connection to the people who define this place.
Eventions By Joselyn
Eventions by Joselyn is an event planning company committed to making a difference in the community one event at a time. Joselyn's mission is to provide innovative solutions to bring your vision to life, your mission to the forefront and leave a lasting impact on your guests.
Gullah Parties by Barbara, LLC
Creating beautiful events for 10 years reflecting the Gullah culture through food/bar service, decorations and entertainment. All events are decorated with Sweetgrass baskets and live greenery. Serving for up to 1,000 people. We are a full service event company licensed and insured in the City of Charleston.
It's a Win-Win Catering LLC
Charleston's premier caterer serving great food and great service at a reasonable price!
The Rebellious Gentleman Cocktail Catering & Venue Support
A luxury cocktail catering company that specializes in craft cocktails and high-end spirit events.
Taste of Gullah
Cultural event planning & oral history tour company that specializes in indigenous and native Sea Island culture with customized historical and food events to educate people about history and culture through food and art.
Only The Bess
Shannon Sanders-Bess is passionate about creating beautiful music for the soul. She is the lead singer of her band, Night Cap. Her solo career consists of providing music for weddings, events, and music venues.
LaVonda Downard Photography LLC
Black women owned Charleston and travel intimate weddings and elopements photographer. I also offer couples and family portraits and beyond! My style is bold and I take an authentic storytelling approach.
Charcuterie Happy Board
Tanya Waring Hearn is the owner of Charcuterie Happy Board, a business specializing in charcuterie experiences, curating boards, platters and more for meetings and special events.
Carolima's Lowcountry Cuisine
Authentic Gullah Geechee & Lowcountry menu. From our made from scratch dishes to our southern desserts, we are here to serve you! We cater rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, corporate events and birthday parties. Enjoy our Charleston Chewies by ordering online today. We ship!
Mon Amie
Mon Amie provides luxe picnic setups that can be held in the city's beautiful parks and also at private locations as well as upgrading luxe accents to hotel rooms for special occasions.
BME, LLC
Currently touring world-wide with GRAMMY Award Winning Gullah Sensation RANKY TANKY and GRAMMY-Nominated vocalist René Marie, Baxter regularly performs many prestigious venues and festivals.
The Aneris Collective, LLC
I make brands look good with brand photography fueled by business strategy, while equipping them with a great foundation to launch and grow their business. I also capture family portraits and weddings too.
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