<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blakawout ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blakawout is a media and tech platform building tools and content to discover, connect, and collaborate with the Black Diaspora and its businesses. ]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:12:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.findblackspaces.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[NYC’S BLACK-OWNED RETAIL SCENE ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond the names you know, discover the Black-owned boutiques, concept stores, and independent retailers shaping New York's fashion and cultural landscape across Crown Heights, Flatbush, Harlem, Bed-Stuy &#38; Bushwick]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/nyc-s-black-owned-retail-scene</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab1ce2092bad082c06152fe</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_2fbed741b1b440d8962bdec913a22600~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 Grocers, Food Hubs &#38; Farmers Market building Black Food ecosystems across NYC neighborhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for Black-owned grocery stores in NYC? Explore 11 grocers, farmers markets, co-ops, and urban farms — a guide created with Brooklyn Supported Agriculture on The Neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/11-black-owned-grocery-stores-farmers-markets-farms-in-nyc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57168f5e603ccfb3310bcf</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_e0bf716ed05c4fe39cf48e2a27d93e28~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_915,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Conversation with Chef Sola on Turning a Craving for Home Into an African Grocery Store ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this conversation, Chef Sola shares how a childhood love of cooking turned into Destiny African Market — a family-run African grocery store and catering company closing the gap between culture and grocery shelves across Massachusetts. From a craving for home to building a space that celebrates the full African and Caribbean diaspora, Chef Sola opens up about heritage, hustle, and home.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/a-conversation-with-chef-sola-on-turning-a-craving-for-home-into-an-african-grocery-store</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a468827316fbd62aff74ef5</guid><category><![CDATA[Founder Stories]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_d6be8026740a4cb7a96a37a12cde8264~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snakeskin Print and Beaded Cornrows, This Haitian Filmmaker Just Made Cannes Film Festival History — Again. But Why Is It Historic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Géssica Généus has become the first Haitian woman filmmaker to have two feature films selected at the Cannes Film Festival. With the premiere of Marie Madeleine at the 79th Festival de Cannes, she continues to pave the way for Haitian filmmaking and perspective to be recognized everywhere. But what makes this moment so powerful and historic? Let's look at the facts.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/in-a-leopard-print-and-beaded-cornrows-this-haitian-filmmaker-just-made-cannes-film-festival-histor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08f77bf943bb95ae58a268</guid><category><![CDATA[Film & TV]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:15:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_00b25942b8424a46bd3d46346bbc1e87~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_568,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NYC Mother's Day Care Package: Flowers, Gifts &#38; Sweets From Black-Owned Businesses in Harlem, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights &#38; Flatbush]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Shop Black-owned businesses across NYC this Mother's Day. Find flowers, sweets, gifts, and more in Harlem, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Flatbush, and beyond — all in one neighborhood guide.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/the-nyc-mother-s-day-care-package-flowers-gifts-sweets-from-black-owned-businesses-in-harlem-be</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fe02f220805f9d8a86ac0f</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:04:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_f50370d7279046dc8359c63455965604~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_941,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Black Women-Owned &#38; Led Galleries and Cultural Centers to Add to Your NYC Favorites]]></title><description><![CDATA[4 Black women-owned and led galleries and cultural centers across NYC - from Fort Greene to East Harlem. Art, culture, and community to add to your list.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/4-nyc-black-women-owned-led-galleries-and-cultural-centers-to-add-to-your-nyc-favorites</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbfbefe7de3cb0060b187b</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:19:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_1240cdb2b6b44742947cf9e4a49f209f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Ice Cream Pints to Bookstore Crawls — 3 NYC Black Women-Owned Collabs You Need to Know This Women's History Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black women across NYC aren't just running businesses - they're building with each other. This March, three collabs are giving us every reason to show up, spend intentionally, and explore the city differently. Here's what's happening.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/nyc-black-women-owned-business-collabs-womens-history-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b981a63df4a8950cf5aa22</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:47:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_680ae5ef06894d8cb3191b254fde4892~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's History Month NYC 2026: The Events We're Bookmarking This March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrating Women's History Month in NYC? Here are our editor picks - from outdoor adventures to live music, food collabs, wellness events, and more happening March 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/women-s-history-month-nyc-2026-the-events-we-re-bookmarking-this-march</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ab704abcc8e6b4393b464c</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:14:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_6b684f323a5245c9bf72a0633641171a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_852,h_852,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Black Women-Owned Businesses in NYC to Save to Your Neighborhood Profile]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Women's History Month, we're spotlighting 5 Black women-owned businesses in NYC you need to save to your Neighborhood profile - covering hair, nails, wellness, fitness, and food. Discover your next favorite gem.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/5-black-women-owned-businesses-in-nyc-to-save-to-your-neighborhood-profile-hair-nails-wellness-fit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9f3e748ed77c77824540f</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:43:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_5ff6dcef42dc4fcd9ac1a5231e2459c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover ATILON: A Q&#38;A with Co-Founder Jeraldo Pearson, Told Through 3 Signature Cocktails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Located in the heart of the Bowery, the lounge blends old New York history with modern craftsmanship. With every detail feels intentional — from the Prohibition-inspired cocktail menu to the oxblood-rich walls, painted in tribute to co-founder Jeraldo Pearson’s late mother. The building — constructed in the 1850s and located beneath a historic hostel that once housed World War I soldiers — already carried the spirit of old New York. In this conversation, Jeraldo shares ATILON’s story through...]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/discover-atilon-a-q-a-with-founder-jeraldo-pearson-told-through-3-signature-cocktails</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69924cab884976137da7b884</guid><category><![CDATA[Founder Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_66148354b1eb46a2b364cd25c789ba4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Black‑Owned &#38; Black‑Led Restaurants to Try this Final Week of NYC Restaurant Week 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover 12 Black‑owned and Black‑led restaurants serving prix‑fixe menus during the final week of NYC Restaurant Week 2026. From soul food and Caribbean flavors to seafood and modern cuisine, explore standout dining across New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/12-black-owned-black-led-restaurants-to-try-during-the-final-week-of-nyc-restaurant-week-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ab4c75ce248ef4485144e</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_4723e8931d714b1e86d8c4a62760c04c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galentine’s &#38; Date Night: 34 Black-Owned NYC Restaurants &#38; Cocktail Spots to Book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valentine’s Day is coming up - and if you’re planning a date night or Galentine’s dinner, start here. We’ve curated 34 Black-owned restaurants and cocktail spots across NYC - from Harlem soul food staples to Caribbean dinner destinations and intimate wine bars in Brooklyn.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/galentine-s-date-night-34-black-owned-nyc-restaurants-cocktail-spots-to-book</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698bdd465ce248ef4487b287</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_0e104b6911df429c8734af348b362789~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Bed-Stuy to JFK: Brooklyn Tea, the Black-Owned Tea Brand, Opens at One of the World’s Busiest Airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s official! Brooklyn Tea, the Black-owned, family-run tea shop and online retail store rooted in Brooklyn’s community and wellness, officially opened its JFK Airport Terminal 4  location-marking a major milestone for the local brand. 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Celebrated for his innovation and vision, Baptiste will receive a $100,000 grant and a year-long mentorship to grow his brand.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/haitian-designer-daveed-baptiste-wins-cfda-s-empowered-vision-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c460dc5a82c28b607ad5b</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_241b473fc9884c5098fb78bb15dbb7c0~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Creativity at the REVOLT Art Fair: Inside “Dual Currency – Defiance by Design” Exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The REVOLT Art Fair returned to Miami Art Week, spotlighting over 50 Black artists. 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Enjoy art shows, live music, interactive storytelling, and more!]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/what-s-happening-in-miami-this-art-week-black-art-music-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693100db4a313d7af55faada</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_9a9ef9de3de34553b568d99b0e3cb25b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Safe Space’s Community Pitch Event Helps Raise $1,200 for Brooklyn’s Emerging Entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 40 Brooklyn creators gathered at A Safe Space’s The People’s Pitch, raising $1,200 in community-driven funding to support local BIPOC entrepreneurs. The event showcases how community networks can power creative and financial growth.]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/a-safe-space-raises-1-200-from-community-driven-event-to-support-brooklyn-entrepreneurs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69112b8d28372a9dde3d71a2</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_833ea2fed9d04d7bbc193529d5eaa2d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#EndOfAnEra: Black-Owned Stationery Brand Aya Paper Closes After Six Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[#Closing: Black-owned stationery brand Aya Paper Co. has officially closed after six years. Founder SaVonne Anderson reflects on the journey, challenges, and lasting impact of the brand on her Instagram]]></description><link>https://www.findblackspaces.com/post/endofanera-black-owned-stationery-brand-aya-paper-closes-after-six-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924886b9745b3c9f1433102</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ceb88_61eb4a3e16d44ee2b7ff75fbb077ac90~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>