Toledo and the surrounding areas are home to vibrant businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs. Whether focused on beauty and health or the pursuit of the truth, this sampling of Black-owned businesses has adapted with the times to survive, thrive and demonstrate the love their determined proprietors’ have for northwest Ohio.
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FOOD & DRINK
Al & Zoe’s Fat Boyz
419-419-9972. fatboyzfoodtruck.com
Food truck featuring burgers and wings.
Be Sweet Treats
762-233-7338. facebook.com/besweettreats419
Specializing in gourmet cake pops, chocolate treats and more.
Black Frog Brewery
831 S. McCord, Holland. 567-318-4672. blackfrogbrewery.com
Independent craft brewery.
The Caribbean Breeze
1830 W. Bancroft St., 419-472-2512. facebook.com/DextersJamaicanResturant
Jamaican restaurant and nightlife.
The Classic Lounge
2224 Nebraska Ave., 419-531-3707.
Casual dinner, drinks and nightlife.
Classy Occasions
419-205-0760. [email protected]. classyoccasions.com.
Baked goods by Keisha Lothery.
Club 300
3304 Collingwood Blvd., 419-244-0620. facebook.com/club300inc/
Full-service catering and banquet hall.
Corggens Couture Cakes
419-290-9617. facebook.com/corggenscakes
Specialty cake designs and sculpting.
Evolution Nightclub
519 N. Reynolds Rd., facebook.com/PartyAtEvolution
“The ultimate party experience.”
Fangboner Farms
1179 Chrissey Rd., Holland. 567-703-6191. fangbonerfarms.com
Fangboner Farms, founded by Roland Richardson in 2009 when he retired from the corporate world, highlights a passion for farming and the culinary arts, resulting in a farm Richardson named Fangboner after the name of a road crossing over the Ohio Turnpike near Fremont Now run by Roland and his daughter Elizabeth, Fangboner Farms offers a variety of items from all over the Midwest, bringing the joys of homegrown flavors and community.
Island Soul
1225 Broadway St. 419-699-7579. facebook.com/itsislandsoul
Offering Caribbean/West Indian & Soul Food.
Jamaican Spice
1223 N. Byrne Rd., 419-724-2733. jamaicanspicetoledo.com facebook.com/MirageExpress
Jamaican restaurant.
Jera’s Heavenly Sweet
3059 W. Bancroft St. 419-214-1107. jheavenlysweet.com
Making delicious, home baked desserts from scratch.
J’Mae’s Home Cooking
3312 Glendale Ave., 419-720-8222.
Soul food restaurant.
Josephine’s Kitchen
902 Lagrange St., 419-242-6666. facebook.com/JosephinesKitchen
Family style soul food restaurant.
Kim’s Kakes LLC
419-214-9019. kimskakes.net
Offering homemade cakes from scratch.
Ruby’s Kitchen
805 N. Reynolds Rd., 419-578-5388. Msrubyskitchen.com
Soul food restaurant.
Smashdawgs Food Truck
419-280-4670. smashdawgz.com
Featuring delicious hot dogs and fries.
So Sweet Kakes
419-699-5412. facebook.com/sosweetkakes/
Baked goods by Keona Nelson.
Sweet Experience Bakery
2111 N. Reynolds Rd. 567-315-8431. sweetexperience.net
Bakery featuring “Dessert in a Jar.”
TolHouse
1447 N. Summit St. tolhouse.com
Members-only social club.
TriggaMeals
300 E. Wooster, Bowling Green. facebook.com/TriggaMeals
Fresh meals made to order.
This Is It – Drinks & BBQ
302 N. Detroit Ave. facebook.com/thisisitdrinksbbq/
Menu features delicious chicken wings, turkey wings, fish, seafood and more.
TurkeyUp Toledo
3200 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. 419-279-5314. instagram.com/turkeyuptoledo
Restaurant featuring turkey legs slow smoked for six hours and other entrees.
Unique’s Lounge
5327 Door St. facebook.com/profile
Food, drinks and nightlife.
We Be Ribs
419-537-9268. Weberibs.com
Food trucks, catering, BBQ, pig roasts and wholesale products.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Bernadette Joy Graham
2525 W. Bancroft. 1627 Henthrone Dr, Maumee. 419-409-4929
Licensed professional counselor.
Blessings in DisguiZe
4334 W. Central Ave., Ste. 226. 419-752-9181.
Clinical social work/therapist.
BOXHOUSE
3205 W. Central Ave. 419-740-0218. facebook.com/BOXHOUSEFIT
BOXHOUSE offers instructor-led, music-driven, boxing-inspired group fitness, corporate wellness, team training and private fitness development & rehabilitation. “Originally I planned to open a small studio with the expectation I would hold classes a few times per day with a small interested group,” explains owner/Wellness and Fitness Director Tina Miller. “We have grown from one instructor to nine in three years, developed 14 formats, which include yoga, Zumba and other non-boxing disciplines, diversified with group rowing and relocated to our newer, larger 3000 sq. foot studio which accommodates it all very nicely.”
Charise’s Touch
1651 Hess Rd. 567-395-2985. facebook.com/Charise1108
Offers facials, waxing and more.
Elite Karate, Fitness and Wellness
2525 N. Reynolds Rd., Ste. 3. 419-665-1544. facebook.com/EliteKarate419
Offering martial arts training for students 3 years old to adult.
Enchanted Mystic Arts House of Intuitions
425 Jefferson Ave. Ste. 100. 567-343-1889. emahoishop.com
Metaphysical shop.
Faith and Fitness Ministry
1172 Shadow Ln., 419-260-6086. Faithandfitnessministry.org. [email protected]
With a mission to empower individuals to get and stay healthy, in mind, body and spirit.
Jaimee Pettis
6625 Maplewood Ave., Sylvania. californiayogastudio.com
Yoga instructor working at California Yoga.
The Mind Matters Counseling
440 S. Reynolds Rd., Ste B. 567-234-7982.
Specializing in youth counseling.
Mitchell Dermatology
815 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg. 419-872-4673. mitchellderm.com
Family-friendly dermatology practice.
Ohio Brasa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
3141 West Sylvania Ave. 419-410-5483. ohiobrasajiujitsu.com
Featuring instructor Deon Thompson.
OUCH Massage Therapy
340 N. Erie St. ouchtoledo.com
Offering massage therapies to improve health and vitality.
Routines
2121 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-215-1521. routines.online
Dance and fitness studio.
She Jag, LLC
shejag.com
Offering fitness books and “Jag Juice”— Fresh Juices by She Jag.
SONIA Organics
567-249-6621. sonia-organics.com.
Offering organic, natural health food products.
Tiana Taylor
tianataylor.com
Doula and massage therapist.
BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
Beauté Asylum Salon
419-377-9933. @beaute_asylum on Instagram. beauteasylum.com
“Next Top Nail Artist” winner. Educator, esthetician, and beauty professional.
Beauty Therapy Salon
3312 Glanzman Rd. 567-218-0110. facebook.com/beautytherapysas
Beauty salon.
Beyond Blends Hair Studio
113 Railroad St, Bowling Green. 419-354-2016. facebook.com/beyondblendshairstudio
Barbor shop and hair salon.
Blessed Hands Beauty Bar
1028 N. Holland Sylvania Rd., 419-961-0954. facebook.com/blessedhandsbeautybar
Full service salon and spa.
Bridgette’s Beauty Salon
966 S. Reynolds Rd., 419-381-8994.
Beauty salon.
Brittney’s Exclusive Nails
966 S. Reynolds. 419-509-0268. facebook.com/brittneysnailz
Specializing in natural and acrylic nails.
Brows by CJ
5201 Monroe St., Studio 103. 419-460-1912. facebook.com/browsbycj
Permanent makeup studio.
Crowns R. SunKissed Natural Studio
719 Phillips Ave. 567-970-0669. shopsunkissedshea.com
Store and salon for natural goods and services.
CrysStyles Hair Salon
5122 Heatherdowns, Ste. 2B. 419-466-3000. facebook.com/crysstyles16
Nail and hair services.
Da Shop
422 E. Broadway St. 419-593-0078. facebook.com/dashop
Barbershop whose employees were featured in “Sons of Toledo” film.
The Doll House Salon
5058 Dorr St. 419-407-5025. facebook.com/thedollhousesalonllc
Multi-cultural salon.
Flakes Does Dreads
instagram.com/flakesdoesdreads
Hair stylist at Styles Unlimited.
Lady Louise Younique Lashes
419-704-8137. fearfullywonderfullymade.org
Offering lash care.
Luxe Loxe Beauty Bar
1389 W. Sylvania Ave., Ste. A. 248-462-0016. facebook.com/luxeloxebeautybar
Full service salon.
Nails by Mai
419-944-6182. facebook.com/Nails.By.Mai.419
Providing an array of nail services.
Platinum Sky Nail Bar and Beauty Lounge
4050 Airport Hwy., 419-469-8980. facebook.com/PlatinumSkyNailBar
Beauty salon.
Powell’s Barber and Beauty Supply
901 Nebraska Ave., 419-243-7731. powellsbeauty.com
Full service beauty and barber supply.
Salon Onyx
123 N. Michigan St. 419-243-6699. facebook.com/salononyx
Beauty salon.
Shereen Cosmetics
shereencosmetics.com
Offering skin care and cosmetics.
Studio 32NINE Salon Suites & Spa
1244 Flaire Dr., 567-315-8499. Studio329salon.com
Beauty salon and spa.
Styles Unlimited
2101 Monroe St., 419-244-6454.
Hair salon.
Tamed Beauty
2903 Dorr St. 419-407-6336. facebook.com/tamedbeautyboutique
Specializing in natural hair care products, wigs and clothing.
Tol Barber College
1604 S Bryne Road. 419-766-8280. tolbarbercollege.com
Barber school that offers various courses and services.
Transformations Natural Hair Salon
419-810-1341. facebook.com/Transformations-Natural-Hair-Salon-102646406536248/
Hair salon.
U Change Counseling and Consulting
5726 Southwyck Blvd., Ste. 140. 419-214-9366. uchangellc.com
Counseling and treatment.
FASHION & CLOTHIERS
Bag Me
5119 Dorr St., 419-531-9699. facebook.com/BAGME1
Women’s clothing store.
Customtreatz
419-318-8911. @customtreatz on Facebook and Instagram.
Unique handmade jewelry and cellphone case design.
Eden Tailoring
419-503-0620. edentailoring.com
Mobile custom clothier. Specializes in suits and mens fashion.
Excellence T-Shirt
419-601-8165. facebook.com/excellentclothing419
Clothing store.
Eye Envy Eyewear
shopeyeenvyeyewear.com
Online glasses and eyewear store.
House of Ginnie
7 E. Bancroft St. 419-205-0330. autumngineen.biz
Independent fashion designer.
Lead From the Front
lftfshow.com
While owning and operating 3Kings Clothing, LFTF Show creator Mike Perdue has come in contact with and heard the stories of some amazing and creative people. Learning the obstacles and road blocks that have been surpassed has been truly motivating and prompted them to share some of these stories with you.
The Magical Mystery Shop
5650 W. Central Ave., Ste B. 419-725-9767. [email protected]
amazon.com/shop/themagicalmysteryshop. ebay.com/str/themagicalmysteryshop63. etsy.com/shop/themagicalmysteryshop63
An e-commerce store that sells books, records and tie dyed clothing.
Midwest Kids
wemidwestkids.com
Midwest Kids is a brand that reflects the soul of creatives from our region. That same soul carries the values that were implemented in us throughout our lives. That we take everywhere.
Mud Made
[email protected] mudmade.com
The Originators. A pop-up shop & lifestyle brand based out of Toledo, Ohio.
NRG Me by Kay
instagram.com/nrgmebykay.
Handmade, artisan jewelry.
Sage Kimani Co.
[email protected]. etsy.com/shop/SageKimaniCo
Unique earrings handcrafted using polymer clay by Teenpreneur, Sage Price.
Simply D’Vine Boutique
3606 W. Sylvania Ave., 567-455-5940. Simplydvinebtq.com
Women’s clothing store.
Toledope
3111 Sylvania Ave. 419-290-4105. 419-480-7884. toledopeapparel.com
Born from a perceived need to highlight and support positive products native to Toledo, specifically clothing brands, the formation of Toledope in 2016 by brothers Drake and Chris Bunn has grown into a true local brand. With logos and designs by Drake, who built a storefront in 2018, the brothers are currently preparing for a fashion show in 2022, although a firm date hasn’t been selected yet. Customers seeking a pure Toledo label need look no further than Toledope and its committed founders.
Vintage ’88
419-290-4179. vintage88gear.com
Lifestyle brand offering 90’s nostalgia pieces.
EDUCATION & CHILDCARE
Cardan Montessori Learning Center
419-787-7376. cardanmontessori.com.
Child care service and day care.
Creative Hearts Educated Minds Learning Center
6030 Secor Rd., 419-472-0580.
Child care service and day care.
FAMED Studios
419-273-7423. famedstudios.com
Offering training in fitness, acting, modeling and more.
Gateway Youth Development Program
419-378-9899. [email protected]
Transitional independent living option for youth.
Little Generation Daycare
700 Eleanor Ave. 419-724-7920. littlegeneration.com
Little Generation Day Care is committed to investing its best in little minds that will grow up to be brilliant minds. In fact, we nurture your child’s entire being in a safe environment and offer them the finest support in five key areas: education, nutrition, physical fitness, social skills and character.
Mzz Mary’s House Daycare
811 Belmont Ave., 419-242-8497. facebook.com/MzzMarysHouseDaycare
Preschool and daycare.
Tahyah’s Dance Studio
5105 Glendale Ave. 419-469-8908. tahyahs-dance-studio.hub.biz
Dance company.
HOUSE & HOME
A Wyse Choice Home Care
621 Prentice Ave., 567-343-2802. care.com/b/l/a-wyse-choice-home-care/toledo-oh
A non medical home care provider for elderly and disabled persons who need help with ADLs in the comfort and safety of their own home.
ARK Restoration & Construction
567-275-1535. arktoledo.com
Construction and management.
BMJ Enterprises LLC
419-777-4BMJ (4265). BMJ419.com
Offering property maintenance, renovation and handyman services.
Callisto Terra Candle Class Studio
201 S. Erie St., Ste. 5. 419-740-0719. callistoterra.com
Offering candles and candle-making classes.
Details By Sino
2705 Nebraska Ave., 419-279-1000. DetailsBySino.com
Car detailer and cash wash.
E Scentrix
instagram.com/e_scentrix
Creating handcrafted soy wax candles.
Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
425 Jefferson Ave., Fl. 3. fwmade.art
Specializes in personalized art pieces.
Hill & Co Ventures Commercial and Residential Painting
2145 E Scott Park Dr., Suite 1150. 419-297-0855
Since 2017.
Home health skilled nursing services for elderly.
Kruz N Kleen
1841 Dorr St., 419-255-5336. Kruznkleen.com
Car dealership.
Kynard Enterprises
5242 Angola Rd., 419-699-2679. kynardenterprises.com
Full service building and property maintenance company.
Lafrieda’s Cleaning Services
567-249-9172.
Serving Toledo and the surrounding area.
Maria King
Licensed Commercial Realtor in OH and MI
Independent contractor with Reichle Klein Group
One Seagate, 26th Floor. 419-794-3975. Rkgcommercial.com
An investment property advisor specializing in investment property real estate sales, such as multi-family and retail sites.
Mr. D Carpet Cleaning
7157 Nebraska Ave. 419-861-9414.
Carpet and rug cleaners.
Pasha & Company Professional Cleaning
419-214-7589. facebook.com/PashaProfessionalCleaningCo
Residential and commercial cleaning.
Pyoor Candles
pyoorcandles.com
Candles for home or office.
Williamson & Luckett Construction
567-249-3423. williamsonconstrucktion.com
Commercial and residential construction.
TheYartisan
419-787-4994. facebook.com/TheYartisan
Crocheted creations by Jackie Williams.
MEDIA
CYTImages
151 N. Michigan St. 567-297-0126. cytimages.com
Offering photography services.
Interfaith Gazette
1232 Flaire Dr., 419-255-7555. facebook.com/interfaithgazette
Northwest Ohio faith-based newspaper.
Jasmine Schmenk
[email protected]. @JasmineSchmenkSings on Facebook. @JasmineSchmenk on Instagram and Youtube.
Local vocalist who performs jazz, musical theatre, pop rock and more.
Jonelle Massey
jonellemassey.com
Author and life coach.
The Juice FM 107.3
Fleming Street Communications
5902 Southwyck Blvd., 419-861-9582. thejuice1073.com
WJUC (“The Juice”) is “the people’s station,” playing hip hop, rap, RnB, and other contemporary favorites.
Kimberly Cardell
Kimberly Cardell on Instagram. facebook.com/kimberly.cardell.5.
Local graphic designer with a passion for keeping it real.
The Sojourner’s Truth
1811 Adams St., 419-243-0007. thetruthtoledo.com
A small local paper founded and operated by Fletcher Word covering local news and the African American community, The Truth made its debut in April, 2002 and has grown in the years since, now enjoying a loyal following of over 60,000 readers each week. The Truth brings an honest look at topics that affect the local community, keeping readers up to date with a progressive editorial bent. A proud member of The Society of Professional Journalists, The Sojourner’s Truth lives up to its historical namesake with veracity and a learned perspective.
The Toledo Journal
419-472-4521. thetoledojournal.com
African American-owned newspaper serving the communities of Toledo and Northwest Ohio since 1975.
The Truth Gallery
1811 Adams St. 419-243-0007. thetruthtoledo.com
Art gallery featuring local creators.
Yasu Ink
419-984-0395. facebook.com/yasuink
Artist/Author/Advocate producing original music, digital and print media with empathy and hope.
PROFESSIONALS & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Abyrdseyephoto
3613 Monroe St. 567-343-2886. abyrdseyephoto.com
Photography studio specializing in prints and photobooks.
Ariel Ellis Digital Solutions
419-482-8072. arielellisdigitalsolutions.com
Specializing in web development/management.
Best Choice Insurance LLC
[email protected]
An Independent Insurance broker.
Blue Force Mobile Training Team
P.O. Box 422 Perrysburg, Ohio, 43552. 434-466-1287. blueforcemobiletrainingteam.com
Provides custom designed onsite training.
Elevate People Solutions
elevatepeoplesolutions.com
Custom training and coaching solutions provider.
Eric Price State Farm
2600 N. Reynolds Rd., Ste. 102-a. 419-586-6030. statefarm.com/agent/us/oh/toledo/eric-price-41kdc1ys000
Auto, home and life insurance.
Live 4 Change, LLC
Live4changellc.com. 614-349-6864. [email protected].
Global strategic leadership development consultancy.
Lladheena Shabazz, manager with Legalshield.
567-315-2642.
Provides access to law firms on a subscription basis.
Mays & Associates Ltd.
6725 W. Central Ave., Ste. M. maysassociatesltd.com
Global strategic planning and consulting company.
Motherhood Portraits by Tiana Lashae
734-658-9221. tlashaephoto.com
Newborn and family lifestyle photographer.
NylaRay Optimistically Bold
427 W Dussel Dr., Suite 210, Maumee. facebook.com/optimisticallybold
Offering coaching, companion care and technical writing services to assist with enhancing our community.
Shakhan Kelly Photography
419-318-2098. shakhankelly.com
Life photographer working in digital and film.
Shantel Boss
6350 Levis Commons Blvd., Ste. 302, Perrysburg. 567-455-9094. libertymutual.com/insurance-agent/ohio/perrysburg-0896/shantel-boss
Liberty Mutual Insurance Agent.
The Social Butterfly, LLC
419-367-9765. Thesocialbutterflyllc.com
Small business marketing and promotions and event host.
Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union
1441 Dorr St., 419-255-8876. Toledourban.net
Toledo’s first community development credit union.
Your Computer Needs of Toledo
yourcomputerneeds.net
Offers onsite, online and e-mobile computer training.
EVENTS
Distinguished Affairs Event Planning
567-318-3161.
Bring your event vision to reality.
Par Excel Events, LLC
567-218-3001. Parexcelevents.com. facebook.com/parexcelevents. @parexcelevents on Instagram.
Providing consultation and planning to make your special event organized, stress-free and successful.
