Celebrating Black Excellence at Bay Street
This February, Bay Street Emeryville is proud to spotlight the incredible talent, creativity, and entrepreneurship of Black-owned businesses and brands. From unique shops and beauty studios to one-of-a-kind products, we’re honoring the visionaries who make our community vibrant.
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with special features, curated experiences, and films at AMC that honor Black culture, stories, and achievements. Explore, support, and be inspired by the creativity and impact of these remarkable local businesses.
Honor Black History Month by supporting our small, local, and black-owned businesses at Bay Street Emeryville.
The NOW Emeryville: Mica & Attica are the co-owners and longtime friends The NOW Emeryville who took a leap of faith to bring a space of calm, connection, and wellness to the East Bay. What started as a shared dream has become something so much more. Come explore The NOW and let them support your wellness, and create something special …one massage at a time.
Salon Republic: Salon Republic Emeryville offers independent hairstylists, estheticians, barbers, and more a premium space to showcase their talent, build thriving businesses, and elevate their salon experience. Visit one of their many, black-owned beauty businesses, such as:
- Fonk Ink: Providing Body Tattoo Art
- Fresh Face Skin Lab, LLC: Dedicated to helping you achieve healthy, radiant skin with our specialized Korean skincare treatments.
- The Hair Spa by Kiaafayee: Specializing in natural hair care, extensions, and color. Our mission is to help women care for their hair through a focus on education regarding products and individual health needs.
- Locs by Omar Childs: Providing Natural Hair Service such as: Loc Retwist, Deep Condition steam shampoo, Style and more.
- Smile Like a Starr: Cosmetic teeth whitening, Tooth Gems, and more
- Rooted Electrolysis: Committed to providing quality electrolysis services to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with sensitive skin, and clients affected by PCOS, menopause and other hormonal changes. From young adults to seniors and everyone in between, our focus is on creating a safe and welcoming environment where every client feels respected, valued, and safe.
Spoiled Boutique: Contemporary Fashion at its finest. Owner and designer Mika is intentional about her designs and her community. Creating fashions, events, and curating brands that speak to current trends and seasons. Mika travels the world to bring fresh ideas home.
You can also discover and support Black-owned brands within our larger stores, from beauty products at Sephora to books by Black authors at Barnes & Noble.
Barnes & Noble: Celebrate Black voices with fiction from beloved authors like Toni Morrison and powerful civil rights narratives by James Baldwin. Discover essential African American history books that resonate today, alongside new stories that spark hope and connection.
Sephora: Find black-owned brands changing the beauty game
Honor Black History with Heroic Fan Faves
Join us in honoring extraordinary African American stories in film 2/6-3/5. Celebrate Black History Month and explore cultural themes of courage and leadership with classics like GLORY and ALI. Check out the Lineup HERE.
