Mollie Makes

SUPPORTING BLACK CREATIVES

June was a busy month for Black creators. As the Black Lives Matter movement burgeoned once more, people from all communities began actively searching for Black creatives to champion, buy from and promote, calling attention to the lack of mainstream representation.

There was a real recognition of how we can use our spending power as a mechanism for change, and many small businesses completely sold out their stock! The Black creative community is brimming with talent and there are

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