Support Black LA alternatives

Bringing exposure, resources and opportunities to Black technologists, and our allies. With a strong focus on retention, we connect our employer partners and opportunity extenders to highly skilled and qualified candidates within our talent pipeline.

For aspiring and idea-stage entrepreneurs up to the challenge, the Founder Institute provides a comprehensive step-by-step program to launch a startup, support from to startup mentors, and a global network of entrepreneurs to help you be successful.

A customisable website badge to show your support.

We ask businesses to self-identify as Black-owned so that companies & consumers can choose to support them. Businesses get a digital badge for their sites, and the directory can be made available via API to connect businesses with other economic opportunities

EatOkra is your guide to Black owned restaurants. If you'd like to support local Black businesses, or maybe just find a new favorite place to eat, download the eatOkra app now.

We Buy Black is an online marketplace for Black owned businesses to showcase and sell their products to a global community.

Shots of the first live version of the site.

Shop Black is a free online directory allowing people to discover black-owned businesses.The website features all kinds of businesses from grocers to fashion to professional services and more. There are currently 250+ businesses listed and can be accessed. It is also free to list and be listed.

InnerYou is a social media platform to amplify Black voices. For far too long, communities of color have seen their views either silenced or buried in mainstream media. InnerYou exists to give communities of color a voice and create space for untold stories.

Miiriya, a marketplace to shop Black Owned Businesses

Emberglow makes it easy to discover your local black-owned businesses and creators. Supporting your community is now as easy as buying your new favorite shirt.

Get recommendations for diverse local businesses when you search online! We’ll surface great alternatives when you search using your favorite search engine or review site.