Black Owned Businesses to Check Out in Roanoke, VA Friday 27 May, 2022
Roanoke, VA sure has some gems! Before coming on this press trip, I was aware during some presentations with Virginia Blue Ridge about the growing black own businesses that are in this town. I was so happy to hear this as a black own business myself, and I knew I was going to make some content highlighting some of the black brands in the area.
Check out these black own businesses in Roanoke, VA that is already leaving their mark and making them instant #Trailsetters to their community!
HMBLE HSTLE
Xavier Duckett created The Humble Hustler Company and HMBLE HSTLR by personifying the word “Humble”. Humble is the way we carry out our lives. We reject any need to show off, boast and brag about how great we are. We live and we live humbly. Hustle is the action that takes place on a day-to-day basis for each and every one of us to make it in this world.
Xavier Duckett is the owner of HMBLE HSTLE Clothing, a creative brand in Roanoke,VA. Xavier originally started a non-profit organization called The Humble Hustle Company in 2015 as a way to provide resources and programs in an innovative way for the community. He eventually took took the leap of faith and stepped away from his traditional 9 to 5, and began working full-time on the non-profit and further developing his skills in photography.
Xavier was selling hia tees at local events, festivals, and his own curated pop-up shops to increase awareness for his mission:Keep Giving!
With the success of his non-profit sells of his products, he decided to split his non-profit and create HMBLE HSTLE Clothing in 2017. Currently HMBLE HSTLE Clothing is located in Crafteria Makers Market, A Handmade Foods & Goods marketplace for local brands to sell their items.
HMBLE HSTLE Clothing
The Humble Hustle Company non-profit is still active and which strives to empower black youth and connects diverse communities by creating innovative, inclusive spaces that inspire hope and promote giving. The non-profit has reoccurring local initiatives to “Keep Giving” such as Back-To-School Give Back, Winter Coat Giveaways, & Humble Eats.
There are also sub-programs such as PRETTY Humble Program (cultivates and develops young black women by empowering them through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and leadership) & The Humble Hikes Program (exposes black youth to the outdoors & empower youth by providing more representation of minorities in the outdoors).
Harrison Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is an educational and cultural institution committed to promoting, showcasing, and celebrating the art and history of African Americans for Roanoke Valley citizens and visitors.
Check out some of their amazing artifacts and local memorabilia in the art gallery bellow.
Harrison Museum of African American Culture (inside the Center in the Square Building)
1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
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The Humble Hustle Company non-profit is still active and which strives to empower black youth and connects diverse communities by creating innovative, inclusive spaces that inspire hope and promote giving. The non-profit has reoccurring local initiatives to “Keep Giving” such as Back-To-School Give Back, Winter Coat Giveaways, & Humble Eats.
Great shops to visit, and I love independant shops over huge chains, as they bring something so much more to the community
I enjoy local businesses being showcased. We have some great independent shops in the town I love in too. I love the slogan tee shirts
Some lovely-looking businesses here. It’s so good to celebrate and support all localy owned businesses x
This is AMAZING…Thank you so much for the referrals. HMBLE HSTLE Clothing is amazing, love the designs.
Wow, those are cool stuff. I love the shirts and the unique items they sold.
A grilled cheese on multi-grain sounds good to me. I’ve been to Roanoke. Nice place.
Look like some great places to visit. Thanks for sharing the great pictures as well.
The economy is now moving. No wonder that more people are becoming entrepreneurs themselves. These featured entrepreneurs are an inspiration.
The economy is now moving. No wonder that more people are becoming entrepreneurs themselves. Ilove the clothing from Hmble Hstle