17 Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Support Right Now

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Beyoncé, the Queen of surprise releases, has done it again!

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Beyoncé surprised fans with the release of her new song, “Black Parade,” in celebration of Juneteenth — and announced the launch of her initiative to support Black-owned small businesses.The Grammy winner, 38, dropped the single — which was cowritten by her husband, Jay-Z — on Friday, June 19, marking the celebration of the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.“We got rhythm, we got pride,” Beyoncé sings on the track.

Beyonce surprise-dropped a new song titled Black Parade, co-written by her husband Jay Z, to mark the Juneteenth holiday. She released the song shortly after announcing a project by the same name to support black-owned small businesses.

Beyonce is giving back to Black owned businesses with the creation of Black Parade.

In the past few weeks, we’ve seen the world join together to support the black community and the #blacklivesmatter cause.This has seen many speaking out and spreading awareness on how each of us can make a difference in the fight against racism. Here at OK!, we want to shine a light on the brilliant black-owned businesses that are (and have been) taking the beauty world by storm.

, Sephora revealed nine out of the 290 brands sold in its U.S. market were Black-owned, including and ."We recognize we can do better and this pledge builds on our ongoing work to use our resources to drive meaningful and long-term change for Sephora and our industry,” Patrick's statement concluded."What a difference a week makes," James wrote in an Instagram announcement.

With an issue as large as racial injustice at hand in America, it can be hard to know where to even start when it comes to effecting change. Luckily, there are small adjustments you can make in your everyday life, such as shopping more black-owned business, that over time can leave their mark.

As we've all been examining our allyship and how we show up for the black community, many are exploring the different ways to help to amplify their voices on every level. From protesting to donating money to engaging in some self-education, taking a stand against workplace prejudice and listening rather than speaking or dismissing, and so much more, there's a lot we can do to make a bigger difference.

Vanessa Hudgens holds on to a handmade sign while arriving for a protest in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon (June 7).

Brands have been vowing to be a part of the Black Lives Matter movement amid the George Floyd protests. But one brand in particular is not just talking the talk, but walking the walk.

There are many ways you can support the Black Lives Matter movement including signing petitions, joining on-the-ground protests, making donations and contacting government officials.

Using her platform to raise awareness. Kourtney Kardashian‘s Poosh website shared a list of black-owned brands to support.

In the wake of the protests following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, as well as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that is disproportionately affecting Black-owned small businesses, Bethenny Frankel is making a difference with her disaster relief initiative, B Strong. 

As the country grapples with the tragic death of George Floyd and the ongoing protests in its wake, it can be overwhelming to try to figure out how to do your part. In addition to donating to causes that speak to you, educating yourself through reliable sources and simply making your voice heard, you can commit to discovering and supporting black-owned businesses.

Following the death of George Floyd, a victim of police brutality, nationwide protests have brought the systemic issue to the forefront, increasing visibility on the news and social media. All across the country, people are seeking out how to support black communities.