Shoutout to a few of our Black-owned businesses

There are so many black-owed and operated businesses across our state that can be highlighted throughout this issue, Substantial wanted to lift up just a few we've checked out recently. åThere are so many talented and well-deserving businesses that we invite you to tell us more about. Visit wearesubstantial.com and submit your black business to be spotlighted in Substantial. We also invite you to visit the Black Business Directory powered by Black Dollar NC. www.blackdollar.ninja

Zweli’s Kitchen 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Suite 26, Durham, NC  Zweli's is a family-owned, Authentic African cuisine based on the chef's eclectic palate.	Plant-Based Everything! 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC  Durham's own vegan soul food, proudly Black-owned, locally sourced ingredients &  sustainable practices!	Carolina Chicken &  Waffles Carolina Chicken and Waffles is a family-owned Eastern, North Carolina-based restaurant.  Food for the soul Seasoned with love. Come for the chicken, waffles and fries. Keep coming back because you're family. #carolinachickenwaffles
Beyú Caffè 341 W Main St, Durham, NC Since 2009, Beyu Caffe has been rooted in a love for coffee, community and bringing  people together in a place where they can simply be themselves.	The Black Farmers’  Market  The Black Farmers’ Market  happens rain or shine bi-monthly rotating between Durham and Raleigh to provide access to fresh foods from farms directly to customers.	OMG Lemonade All Natural beverage company, ingredients derived from farm to family.