Black Dollar Days

In the month of June, as part of “Black Dollar Days,” AKAs across the country have been challenged to spend at least $19.08 with Black-Owned businesses. This is part of the Build Our Economic Wealth initiative, which in part seeks to leverage our collective buying power to funnel revenue to Black-Owned businesses and brands.

We’re also asking you to take photos while you’re patronizing these businesses during the month and post them on social media. Tag Zeta Beta Omega chapter, the business, and include some hashtags! #BlackDollarDays #BuildEconomicWealth #BuyBlack #FlintAKAs. We want to drive dollars and interest to these businesses within our community.  

The designated categories per week are:

1. Week One: Restaurants
   1. Indulge in the mouth-watering flavors of Black-Owned eateries and savor every delicious bite!
   2. On Thursday, June 6^th at 12:30 PM join Zeta Beta Omega sisters at Flint Farmer’s Market where we’ll patronize the Black-Owned businesses in the market.  Can’t make it? No worries. Take advantage of any of the Black-Owned restaurants in the area!
   3. Potential Places to Visit:  Spectacular Spudz, DK Sweet Shop, Suga D’s, Tee’s Plentiful Salads, Sumtin’ 2 Eat, The Poke Bowl, ATL Authentic Jamaican Jerk, Crazy Legs, Da Red Wagon, Charlie’s Smokin BBQ, Slice of Flint, Island Express Caribbean Cuisine, Brother’s Seafood and Soulfood Restaurant, Bella’s Concessions & Catering, Soul Goode Food Truck Michigan, Mr. Prince Gourmet and many others
2. Week Two:  Professional Services
   1. From beauty salons to legal services, choose Black-Owned business for your everyday needs and specialties.  Will this be your week to get your hair, or nails done? Car detailed? Visit your doctor or book your next cruise? This week will be the perfect time to patronize & promote those businesses!
3. Week Three: Retail Shops and Boutiques
   1. Explore boutiques and retail shops where purchases support Black entrepreneurship. More details to come but save the date for Zeta Beta Omega's Pink Friday fundraiser at Soothing Tunes Room at 6 PM. Admission is $10 and proceeds benefit chapter scholarships and programs. The event is open to the public, and by having our event there we’ll be supporting two Black-Owned operations (Soothing Tunes and Sumtin’ 2 Eat). Let’s sell them out and raise some money!
4. Week Four: Black-Owned Brands in Major Retailers
   1. Let’s show major retailers (Walmart, Target, etc.) that representation is important. Let’s make our voices heard!  More details to come.