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Gift Giving Ideas
Supporting Black Businesses During Christmas And All Year Long
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
The cultural and economic crises in 2020 is causing peo- ple to evaluate where they spend their dollars. Many of us want to support businesses with Black ownership. Many retailers in our communities have experienced adverse cir- cumstances due to COVID and the economic setbacks suffered by the business community. Many companies have closed temporarily or permanently.
For those that want to sup- port our local and global com- munity this Christmas and into 2021, here is a list that is guar- anteed to appeal to the most unique taste and style.
Local Businesses
Riccardo’s/StyleLab
Westshore Plaza Website: https://www.riccardo- smenswear.com/ Instagram: @riccardosmenswear
Riccardo's Menswear is a full-service haberdashery in the Westshore Plaza in Tampa, Florida. Offering contempo- rary classic menswear, owner Ricc Rollins also hosts the StyleLab styling services at this location.
African Extravaganza
1409 Tampa Park Plaza,
Tampa
(813) 228-7272 Website: www.africanextrava- ganza.wordpress.com
Visit African Extravaganza for an abundant selection of fabrics, jewelry, and dresses as well as shea butter and Black soap.
OggeroCrafts
Website: Etsy.com/shop/Oggero- Crafts
Instagram: @oggerocrafts
Visit Etsy store, specializing in functional resin art where the goal is to create beautiful items for you and your home.
Ann’s Favorite Boutique
4202 E. Busch Blvd, Tampa,
FL 33617
Website: http://www.annsfavorite- boutique.com/
“Where Style is Elegant and Elegance is Style" - Specializ- ing in Women's Designer Suits
4-26, Jewelry, Handbags and Accessories
Identity Narrative
Website: www.identitynarrative.com Instagram: @theinarrative
Identity Narrative is a local cosmetics company focused on perfume and scents. It is made in the United States with the highest quality products avail- able and has no additives, chemicals, parabens, folates, or silicone. It is vegan and cru- elty-free.
Cultur’C.H.I.C Boutique
Website: https://culturchicbou- tique.etsy.com culturchic.boutique@gmail.com
Their motto is: “Confident Heroines/Hero with Infinite Courage!” Shop here for hand-
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