HYFIN Announces 3rd Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, Strengthening Milwaukee’s Black Business Community

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November 22, 2024

From The Milwaukee Courier

MILWAUKEE, WI — HYFIN, Milwaukee’s premier digital-first Black music and culture platform, announces its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, showcasing over 40 Black-owned businesses on Sat., Nov. 30.

A vendor at Blackity Black Holiday Market. The Milwaukee Courier.

HYFIN, Milwaukee’s premier digital-first Black music and culture platform, announces its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, showcasing over 40 Black-owned businesses on Sat., Nov. 30.. The event will transform Turner Hall Ballroom (1040 N Vel R. Phillips Ave) into a vibrant marketplace from 10 AM to 3 PM, offering unique holiday shopping opportunities while strengthening Milwaukee’s Black entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Building on the remarkable success of previous years, which drew over 1,000 attendees and featured 60 local Black-owned businesses, this year’s market arrives at a crucial time for Milwaukee’s Black business community. In a city where only 1.8% of 28,668 businesses are Black-owned—below the national average of 2.4%—the Blackity Black Holiday Market delivers economic empowerment and community connection.

“The Blackity Black Holiday Market has become more than just a shopping event—it’s a movement celebrating Black entrepreneurship and creativity in Milwaukee,” said Tarik Moody, HYFIN’s Creative Director. “Connecting consumers directly with local Black-owned businesses creates sustainable economic opportunities and strengthens our community’s fabric.”

This year’s market coincides with Small Business Saturday, offering shoppers a meaningful way to support local entrepreneurs while finding distinctive holiday gifts. Vendors will showcase a wide range of products, from handcrafted items to specialty goods, reflecting the diversity and talent within Milwaukee’s Black business community.

Find additional information about the Blackity Black Holiday market here.

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