Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/03/2020 -- The Black Owned Directory was created for people of all races to come together and support Black-owned businesses nationwide. The platform allows users to discover Black-owned businesses nearby, and discover online goods and services. The directory's Google Maps integration allows users to locate businesses in their city, within a radius of the user's choice.

According to a recent study for the National Bureau of Economic Research by Robert Fairlie at the University of California at Santa Cruz, the number of active Black business owners fell 41% from February to April, while active white business owners declined 17%.

"Something had to be done, not only to save our businesses, but to help them grow. Shopping Black-owned should be a lifestyle, not a fad", stated The Black Owned Directory Founder, Jasmine Carter.

The Black-owned website allows shoppers to type in keywords such as "takeout food" or "engagement ring" and scroll through Black business lack business listings. The business profiles share details about the business, their website link, photos, videos, social media pages, contact information, hours of operation, and more.

The US Census shows the average American, Black family makes $53,930 per year, while the average American, White family makes $89,408 per year. The Black Owned Directory is determined to do everything in its power to help close the gap by uplifting Black businesses .

"Buying Black is about more than shopping Black-owned businesses on Juneteenth; there needs to be a household-name platform for people to find Black businesses nationwide", stated Jasmine Carter.

The Black Owned Directory will utilize funds by giving back to the Black community, including promoting the Black businesses listed on the platform, hiring Black freelancers for marketing campaigns and SEO, supporting Black graphic designers, hosting start-up grants, and so much more.

Their number one goal is to gain exposure so that every Black business can get listed on the platform, and everyone who wants to support them is able to do so because they know of the platform. Jasmine is working towards having at least 10,000 Black-owned businesses on the platform by the end of 2020.

Donate and Support The Black Owned Directory: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-black-owned-directory
List Your Business in The Black Owned Directory: http://www.theblackowneddirectory.com/packages

Contact the Founder, Jasmine Carter: http://www.theblackowneddirectory.com/contact

The Black Owned Directory Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theblackowneddirectory/

The Black Owned Directory Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theblackowneddirectory

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/how-to-find-support-10000-black-owned-businesses-1295830.htm

Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/03/2020 -- DevsDiamonds is a Hip-Hop-inspired jewelry (Cuban chains, iced out pendants, etc) brand using ethical diamonds and gold to contribute to the progression of the Black community. Committed to being a company known for uplifting Black lives, DevsDiamonds donates 10% of monthly profits to programs and initiatives uplifting Black men, women, and children.

As a luxury brand, the DevsDiamond team of top quality craftsmen use genuine, precious metals and offer a variety of stone options. From silver to gold, customers' jewelry is guaranteed to be of natural metal, thus, giving it everlasting value. Not only does the jeweler provide precious metals, but DevsDiamonds also has options for 5A Cubic Zirconia, VVS1 DEF Moissanite, VVS1 DEF Natural Diamonds, and much more.

"Too often we see music artists and professional athletes invest their money into another ethnic community when purchasing high end jewelry. Jewelers are profiting off of Black wealth, and oftentimes not contributing to the Black community", stated DevsDiamonds CEO, Devon Carter.

Devon's vision for DevsDiamonds was inspired by a conversation with Cincinnati Bengals Defensive End, Andrew Brown (Devon's first cousin). After comparing the costs of jewelry and the effect that money could have on the Black community, Devon put in the work to build a team of master craftsmen to produce authentic jewelry, and started his mission to uplift his community with precious stones and metals.

"Our ancestors were Kings and Queens. I see beauty in being able to invest into the Black community by purchasing gold and diamonds", Devon explained.

All DevsDiamonds jewelry is made-to-order, which allows for every piece to be made specifically for each buyer, matching their standards, measurements, and preferences. While other jewelry companies use copper and alloy, the base metal of DevsDiamonds jewelry is 925 sterling silver.

With master craftsmanship and the use of genuine, precious metals, DevsDiamonds products maintain everlasting value. From 10k gold to natural diamonds, the new Black-owned jewelry brand has it all.

DevsDiamonds provides buyers their dream chains, bracelets, rings, and pendants both quickly and efficiently. Shoppers can feel confident purchasing from DevsDiamonds knowing that a portion of the profits are being reinvesting into building the Black community.

DevsDiamonds

Media Contact: Devon Carter
www.devsdiamonds.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/27-year-old-black-jeweler-giving-back-to-the-black-community-1295829.htm