If you love supporting Black-owned businesses and being with community, the Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market is making its return to Harbor Way. In its seventh season, the outdoor series comes back with “expanded programming, bringing together Black-owned businesses from across the Greater Boston area.”

Launched in March 2019.

Black Owned Bos. started as a platform and resource to uplift and put the spotlight on Blackowned businesses, spaces and places, along with community members who work to push Black culture forward in Greater Boston. It has become a powerful business services and consulting agency that works to make “spaces to amplify, incubate and support through strategic partnerships.”

The Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market will take place monthly on the fourth Sunday from May through October. The free series will open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. and showcase more than 60 vendors whose businesses range from skin care, botanicals, home fragrances, decor, apparel, jewelry, art and gourmet foods.

Patrons will be able to shop, walk and enjoy food from different vendors while enjoying live music from DJ Slick Vick, DJ Mez and KNSZWRTH. They also will have access to a photobooth by Snapped Boston, coupled with monthly programming.

A highlight for this year’s outdoor series is that each month introduces a unique theme. For opening day on May 24 the theme is “Rhythm and Bloom.”

Jae’da Turner, founder of Black Owned Bos., talked about the importance of having spaces like Black Owned Bos. to uplift Black businesses, so they can grow within their local community.

“It’s important for businesses to be able to have the opportunity to meet new audiences who may not be in their residential community, [as] it is part of the larger fabric of the city of Boston.”

She added that this allows the new businesses to have the opportunity to represent their business and become connected to viable commercial and economic opportunities.

Turner also talked about how she sees Black Owned Bos. Growing; she and her team are intentional about growing the market in different ways, such as adding food and beverage options, additional programming and new slots for businesses.

“Last year, we transitioned to the Harbor Way, which is a paved section of the Seaport. We were previously in Seaport Common. … Each year, there’s change, there’s iteration, there’s improvement, and we add more to it,” Turner said. She also sees the market’s footprint growing by including more businesses, brand partnerships and activations.

Turner encourages community members who have never attended the series to come and support the Black-owned businesses at the marketplace.

“There are a number of different businesses that you can shop from [for] everybody within your crew. Whether it’s you going by yourself, coming with your family, friends or partners. …There’s something for everyone.”

ON THE WEB

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