Featured Businesses Explore small businesses and growing companies that are black-owned, female-owned, LGTBQIA friendly and more! We highlight influential businesses that encompass inclusivity for all. Aces Jiu Jitsu Club ​ Aces Jiu Jitsu Club was founded in September of 2013 as a collaborative effort by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion and now 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt, Mikal Abdullah to spread the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and make a positive impact on the Texas BJJ community. Read More Uwakstar Designs ​ Designer Handbags & Jewelry. Their design inspiration comes from the vibrant colors of African print fabrics (Ankara wax print). Read More Streamline Barber Co. ​ A business that shows passion in every haircut. Visit this 1970's airstream trailer for some of the best cuts and designs in Austin, TX! Read More 2020 Auto Spa Mobile Team ​ Killeen, TX based auto spa that will have your car looking 5 years younger! Read More Neyow's Creole Cafe ​ A delicious and authentic creole restaurant with 2 locations in; one in New Orleans and a second in Houston, TX Read More Gempressed ​ Enjoy stylish, affordable, and hypoallergenic earrings from Gempressed. A growing local Black-owned business in Texas. Read More JeanLuc & Co. ​ High-end fabric quality meets millennial street fashion and design with JeanLuc & Co., a Texas based clothing line. Read More Diva Dolls Hair Studio ​ A well-known Houston based hair salon. They use premium, "Salon-exclusive" products and sell some of the finest quality of hair. Read More Opulent Men's Club ​ The Opulent Mens Club provides affordable luxury and lifestyle accessories catered to individuals who want designer quality at a fair price Read More Featured Articles Salt-N-Pepa Classic Album ‘Very Necessary’ Celebrates 30th Anniversary gminfluence Sep 15, 2023 2 Bun B Speaks Out: Tory Lanez's Sentence is a “Wake-Up Call Against Violence Towards Women” gminfluence Aug 18, 2023 3 Unmissable Night: Chamillionaire and DiversiD Set to Ignite Smoke Texas in San Antonio gminfluence Aug 12, 2023 8 Boosie Badazz Recounts Pimp C's Impactful Intervention: From Jail Release to Lasting Mentorship gminfluence Jun 11, 2023 2 UnitedMasters vs DistroKid: Which Music Distribution Service Reigns Supreme gminfluence May 5, 2023 14

Featured Businesses Explore small businesses and growing companies that are black-owned, female-owned, LGTBQIA friendly and more! We highlight influential businesses that encompass inclusivity for all. Aces Jiu Jitsu Club ​ Aces Jiu Jitsu Club was founded in September of 2013 as a collaborative effort by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion and now 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt, Mikal Abdullah to spread the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and make a positive impact on the Texas BJJ community. Read More Uwakstar Designs ​ Designer Handbags & Jewelry. Their design inspiration comes from the vibrant colors of African print fabrics (Ankara wax print). Read More Streamline Barber Co. ​ A business that shows passion in every haircut. Visit this 1970's airstream trailer for some of the best cuts and designs in Austin, TX! Read More 2020 Auto Spa Mobile Team ​ Killeen, TX based auto spa that will have your car looking 5 years younger! Read More Neyow's Creole Cafe ​ A delicious and authentic creole restaurant with 2 locations in; one in New Orleans and a second in Houston, TX Read More Gempressed ​ Enjoy stylish, affordable, and hypoallergenic earrings from Gempressed. A growing local Black-owned business in Texas. Read More JeanLuc & Co. ​ High-end fabric quality meets millennial street fashion and design with JeanLuc & Co., a Texas based clothing line. Read More Diva Dolls Hair Studio ​ A well-known Houston based hair salon. They use premium, "Salon-exclusive" products and sell some of the finest quality of hair. Read More Opulent Men's Club ​ The Opulent Mens Club provides affordable luxury and lifestyle accessories catered to individuals who want designer quality at a fair price Read More Featured Articles Salt-N-Pepa Classic Album ‘Very Necessary’ Celebrates 30th Anniversary gminfluence Sep 15 0 Bun B Speaks Out: Tory Lanez's Sentence is a “Wake-Up Call Against Violence Towards Women” gminfluence Aug 18 0 Unmissable Night: Chamillionaire and DiversiD Set to Ignite Smoke Texas in San Antonio gminfluence Aug 12 6 Boosie Badazz Recounts Pimp C's Impactful Intervention: From Jail Release to Lasting Mentorship gminfluence Jun 11 1 UnitedMasters vs DistroKid: Which Music Distribution Service Reigns Supreme gminfluence May 5 7

Streamline Barber Co. ​ 1207 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, USA A business that shows passion in every haircut. Visit this 1970's airstream trailer for some of the best cuts and designs in Austin, TX! Born in Kansas City, KS, evolved in Dallas, TX, and thriving in Austin TX! This black-owned barbershop resides inside a beautifully restored 1970 airstream trailer! Doesn’t that say enough? After having to end a growing basketball career in college, due to a shoulder injury, the CEO of Streamline Barber Co. started cutting hair as a side hustle. With advanced design skills and precision, the Streamline Barber Co. services will have you looking like a whole new person. They stand out from the rest in the fact that they show passion in every haircut and every conversation with every client. Visit this innovative black-owned barber in Austin, TX for some of the freshest cuts in the city. View More Online < Previous UP NEXT >

2020 Auto Spa Mobile Team ​ 202 Laura St, Copperas Cove, TX 76522, USA Killeen, TX based auto spa that will have your car looking 5 years younger! Located In Copperas Cove, TX, this auto detailing and car coating businesses is making car care easier and more convenient. 2020 Auto Spa is home to some of the most experienced and certified professional auto detailers in Central TX. They offer several auto care services, whether you drive a commuter car or a foreign vehicle, you can count on the team at 2020 Auto Spa Mobile to bring out the best in your vehicle. Visit them online to see a full list of their services and book your car's spa appointment today! View More Online < Previous UP NEXT >

JeanLuc & Co. ​ United States High-end fabric quality meets millennial street fashion and design with JeanLuc & Co., a Texas based clothing line. JeanLuc & Co. is a high-end streetwear brand, inspired by millennium fashion. This company aims to make a impact with its unique collections of athleisure and statement tee streetwear. JeanLuc & Co. blew up in the Austin, TX scene in late 2019, with influencer co-signs from pro-athletes and entertainers in the Texas and California areas. This black-owned company continues to grow with the upcoming re-launch of their line (post Covid-19) on February 19th, 2021. JeanLuc & Co. delivers style, quality and comfortability in all of their products, as well as boasting an interactive, beneficial ambassador and influencer program. Make sure to follow this growing clothing brand on all social platforms and check out their new collection online! View More Online < Previous UP NEXT >

Gempressed ​ Austin, TX, USA Enjoy stylish, affordable, and hypoallergenic earrings from Gempressed. A growing local Black-owned business in Texas. Giovana, is the founder and CEO of the Austin-based company "Gempressed". She began crafting her clay-based earring collections during the 2020 pandemic and, over the course of one year, grew into an established growing small business. These stylish, affordable, earrings come in beautiful colors and are hypoallergenic. All of the products are handmade within standard safety and precaution measures. They are hand shaped, baked, drilled, sanded, and assembled with Nickel Free hardware. Another plus for those of you with sensitive ears! Check out their store online and be sure to connect with this black-owned, female-owned business on all social platforms. View More Online < Previous UP NEXT >

Uwakstar Designs ​ Austin, TX, USA Designer Handbags & Jewelry. Their design inspiration comes from the vibrant colors of African print fabrics (Ankara wax print). Uwakstar Designs opened in 2018 and is owned and operated in Austin, TX. The company was born out of a desire to create colorful and inspiring fashion that was not available locally. Uwakstar Designs sources their fabrics from all over the world, but their design inspiration comes from the vibrant colors of African print fabrics (Ankara wax print). Our goods are designed for the sophisticated woman that is seeking dynamic, handmade pieces that cannot be found anywhere else. We specialize in crafting leather and fabric handbags and accessories, while also offering the direct purchase of our multicolored fabrics for those wishing to create their own pieces. Many people tell their stories through their words and actions. Uwakstar Designs want to help you tell your story at first glance through our fashion forward pieces. New items are regularly added to their inventory, so for the most up to date information make sure to follow us them social media! View More Online < Previous UP NEXT >

Opulent Men's Club ​ United States The Opulent Mens Club provides affordable luxury and lifestyle accessories catered to individuals who want designer quality at a fair price The Opulent Men's Club brings affordable luxury and lifestyle wear to the budget-conscious individual who wants to feel lavish while looking stylish. This company makes looking good more affordable for the middle-class working individual. This top tier men's designer brand is a black-owned company that has been becoming more prominent on the internet. Browsing through their collections, you'll notice that there is no shortage of fashionable designs here. Check out the Opulent Men's club for luxurious, high-end travel bags and more. View More Online < Previous UP NEXT >

Diva Dolls Hair Studio ​ 2305 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004, USA A well-known Houston based hair salon. They use premium, "Salon-exclusive" products and sell some of the finest quality of hair. A Houston Texas Hair Studio, Diva Doll’s Hair Studio was founded by industry acclaimed, master stylist- Ramona Jones-Clark, is passionately committed to improve the health and appearance of every client’s hair that enters through our door. Committed to professionalism and quality, they strictly use premium, ‘Salon Exclusive’ products -such as Paul Mitchell, Chi, Matrix, Kera Care, Mizani, Affirm and other premium quality brands as well as their very own exclusive finishing product line. In addition, their team team takes pride in promoting advanced training, cutting edge skill sets and professional discipline. Check out the Diva Dolls Hair studio for some of the best hair care treatment in Houston, TX. View More Online < Previous UP NEXT >

Aces Jiu Jitsu Club ​ 1700 Grand Ave Pkwy, Pflugerville, TX 78660, USA Aces Jiu Jitsu Club was founded in September of 2013 as a collaborative effort by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion and now 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt, Mikal Abdullah to spread the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and make a positive impact on the Texas BJJ community. Aces Jiu Jitsu Club is a black-owned martial arts instructional class founded in September of 2013 as a collaborative effort by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion and now 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt, Mikal Abdullah to spread the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and make a positive impact on the Texas BJJ community. The vision for the Aces Jiu Jitsu Club is to offer world class BJJ instruction in a traditional yet stylish environments that is focus on the practical application of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a whole (e.g. Self-Defense, MMA, Weapon Attacks, etc) instead of following the popular trend of being just a Sport Jiu Jitsu School. The Coaching staff is lead by International BJJ Champion, Professor Mikal Abdullah, with options for the entire family. They welcome students of all ages from beginners to advanced. Primarily, they serve BJJ, Muay Thai and MMA athletes but mention that they LOVE serving people who are looking to learn self-defense, get in shape, have fun, and discover their own human potential. The headquarters is located in Austin, TX, but they have multiple locations across Texas. Join them to learn the fastest growing and most effective Martial Art in the world with the #1 Team in Texas -as voted by TXMMA- at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. View More Online < Previous UP NEXT >

Neyow's Creole Cafe ​ 6356 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77057, USA A delicious and authentic creole restaurant with 2 locations in; one in New Orleans and a second in Houston, TX Neyow's Creole Cafe is a top tier restaurant for flavorful, authentic Creole-inspired dishes. Enjoy good food and very reasonable prices. Featured in Culture Map Houston, Essence magazine and an impressive line up of other media outlets, this growing black-owned business has made a name for it self in the restaurant industry. Customers come from all across the globe to get a taste of their local flavor. Well known for authentic Creole cuisine, Neyow’s is one of the most recommended restaurants by Uber Drivers and Hotel Concierge. And what's best is that their menu comes straight from the owner's grandmother’s recipes, rich in their Creole heritage. Make sure to follow them on their social platforms and check out their menu on their website! You can't go wrong with this hot spot! View More Online < Previous UP NEXT >

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