South Dakota Black Consumer Advisory

02/26/2025

If you must spend, make sure its local.

02/25/2025

Will you be participating in the February 28th Blackout? Do you view it as a viable approach or a misallocation of time and resources?

02/22/2025

60 years ago today.

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X, was assassinated during a speech at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan. Malcolm X was just 39 years old and left behind his wife, Betty Shabazz, and six young daughters—including twins born after his death.

02/20/2025

This could be us. This Will be Us.

02/19/2025

Black women’s toil has helped define American commerce and labor markets since enslavement. Often conscripted to long hours, harsh conditions, and strenuous labor, Black women often found little time and experienced guilt in resting. By the turn of the century, African American women began to “reclaim their time,” using beauty salons as sanctuaries for pampering and rejuvenation. These sites doubled as therapeutic spaces to speak freely, fellowship, and release stress.

In 1923, Simm’s Blue Book estimated that at least 160 beauty salons were formally operating in New York City alone – more than any other enterprise. African American women operated these businesses from storefronts, basements, and the porches of their homes, using them as unique social spaces for women of varying education and professional classes. A century after the Simms report, African American women continue to rebound from the stress of their labor by rejuvenating in salons and their homes, driving sales in skin care, cosmetics, nail grooming, and fragrances – to $8 billion in 2023.

Learn more: https://s.si.edu/4hhcmPF



📸 A'Lelia Walker, daughter of Madame C. J. Walker, gets a manicure at one of her mother's beauty shops. Courtesy of George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images.

02/18/2025

What are your thoughts?

02/18/2025

Attention, corporations: if you want our dollars, it’s time to do the right thing.

The NAACP just launched the Black Consumer Advisory to help inform Black buyers on which companies support us and which don’t. With nearly $2 trillion in spending power, we can make our dollars speak for us.

"We have the power to choose where we spend our money. I am confident that this framework will support our community as we make difficult decisions on where to spend our hard-earned money." — Derrick Johnson, President and CEO

Learn more and sign our pledge: naacp.org/blackconsumerpower

02/18/2025

What a great way to support local Black business, eat good food, and build community at the same time!

Here's another chance to empower someone you care about by inviting them to our OPEN SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN, where transformative connections and growth are within reach.

Doors open at 6:00pm with food and introductions at Windy City Bites, followed by a topical discussion at 6:30pm.

Tonight, we're exploring Mindset & Mentality. Join our M-Possible Mondays- Bi-Monthly MENS Support Group and be part of a journey towards profound positive change.

Every first and third Monday.

02/18/2025

It's time to support those who support us.

02/17/2025

New South Dakota Black Consumer Advisory Launches to Champion Consumer Rights and Economic Equity

Sioux Falls, SD – 2/17/2025 – The South Dakota Black Consumer Advisory (SDBCA) proudly announces its official launch as an independent, statewide organization advocating for the economic empowerment of Black consumers and their allies. With a focus on consumer justice, financial literacy, and business equity, SDBCA aims to drive systemic change and foster economic opportunity throughout South Dakota.

A Voice for Black Consumers and Their Allies
SDBCA was founded to address disparities in the marketplace and promote fairness for Black consumers and their allies. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, the organization seeks to ensure equitable access to financial services, housing, and business opportunities across the state.

Key Areas of Focus:

Consumer Advocacy: Addressing discriminatory practices in lending, housing, and business operations.

Financial Literacy: Offering workshops on budgeting, credit repair, and homeownership.

Black-Owned Business Support: Promoting and mentoring Black entrepreneurs across South Dakota.

Community Collaboration: Partnering with local organizations to advance equitable consumer policies.
Join the Movement:

SDBCA invites individuals and organizations to support its mission by becoming members, volunteers, or community partners. Together, they can build a more equitable economic future for South Dakota.

For more information, visit https://sdbca-oty14gq.gamma.site/ or Email [email protected]

About SDBCA:

The South Dakota Black Consumer Advisory (SDBCA) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and economic empowerment of Black consumers and their allies. SDBCA promotes consumer justice, supports Black-owned businesses, and offers educational resources to empower communities. The organization is not affiliated with any other civil rights entity, ensuring a unique and community-centered approach to advocacy.