This February, support diversity and local economies by shopping at black-owned businesses and attending events in celebration of Black History Month!
Black-Owned Businesses
Desserts by Dana
Newark
Delaware’s “King of Cakes” can be found in Newark. This award-winning bakery is known for its ability to go above and beyond with their baked goods!
Drop Squad Kitchen
Wilmington
This spirit-driven kitchen is eager to prepare your order on the spot! With a fresh, vegan and ancestral menu, don’t miss a culturally rich meal at the counter of Drop Squad Kitchen.
Lafate Gallery
Wilmington
Eunice LaFate is a self-taught artist who was born in Jamaica, and her work pulls inspiration from the island. Visit her gallery to view her art or participate in an art class!
Green Box Kitchen
Wilmington
As an award-winning, fast-casual establishment, this vegan restaurant specializes in healthy, approachable and tasteful plant-based food. Between a smoothie, sandwich or salad, the Green Box Kitchen has got you covered.
Milk & Honey Coffee
Wilmington
On top of being a coffee house, Milk & Honey is an art gallery and event space. Get some work done with a cup of hot joe by your side or connect with others over art pieces and a delicious meal.
Morgan’s of Delaware
Wilmington
Stop by Morgan’s of Delaware for uptown elegance with a downtown edge. This women’s clothing store is smart and chic with unique and fun looks.
Kee’s Cookies & Cupcakes
Clayton
Kee’s desserts are made fresh from scratch every day! Offering treat boxes, wine pairings, custom cakes and a kid’s baking club, don’t miss out on trying one of Kee’s delicious goods.
Suds & Company
Dover
Explore a conscious collection of all-natural body, skin and hair products made from the finest organic ingredients. 
From body oils and scrubs to sinus relief and home care, Suds & Company has it all.
G & R Campground
Houston
G & R Campground is family-owned and is the perfect place to unplug and unwind! Escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to connect with nature and explore the outdoors in one of their cabins or set up your RV or tent on one of their spacious wooded sites. The campground recently renovated its Gun and Rod Social Club and offers special events for
visitors and locals including comedy nights, murder mystery dinners, and karaoke nights!
Aunt Mary’s Kitchen
Dover
This family-owned restaurant represents the best traditions of family and southern hospitality. When delicious food is combined with quality service, you find a home you want to return to.
Southern Grille of Ellendale
Ellendale
Enjoy some southern home cooking at the Southern Grille of Ellendale. 
The locals love the comfort of Southern Grille’s dumplings, prime rib, flounder, cream of crab soup and more!
Tina’s Timeless Threads
Smyrna, Newark
For unique and vintage pieces of clothing, visit Tina’s Timeless Threads! You can also stop by their booth inside Aunt Margaret's Antique Mall in Newark.
Upcoming Events
Film Screenings and Talks with the Delaware Historical Society
Wilmington, Feb. 15, 20 and 22
Join the Delaware Historical Society
in viewing film screenings and a historic talk on Feb. 20 to commemorate Black History Month.
Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
New Castle, March 29
Delaware's 2nd annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Expo will celebrate the legendary Tuskegee Airmen to honor aviation history.
Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery Exhibition
Wilmington, May 3, 2025 - Jan. 6, 2026
This new exhibition at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library is inspired by a 19th-century essay by William J. Wilson, a free Black journalist and educator.