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BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES IN CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
Black-owned businesses help shape the cultural, economic, and civic life of Champaign County. This space highlights entrepreneurs, makers, service providers, and community-rooted businesses whose work strengthens our neighborhoods and deserves intentional support.
Buying Black is one meaningful way to invest in equity, circulate dollars locally, and honor the talent, vision, and leadership that continue to move our community forward.
Directory
EXPLORE LOCAL BUSINESSES
Discover Black-owned businesses across Champaign County and support the people and places helping our community thrive.
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Retail
Ashar African Market
510 N. Cunningham Ave
Urbana, IL 61802
Authentic West African grocery—yams, palm oil, spices, and meats—in a small, friendly, and well-stocked local shop.
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Personal Care
Beard Culture Barbershop & Gallery
300 S Broadway Ave Suite #115B
Urbana, IL 61801
Highly professional and client friendly barbershop. Also, includes an art gallery with pieces displayed throughout the shop
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Restaurant
Bennets Eggrolls
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, IL 61802
Bennets Eggrolls is a vibrant food truck serving creative egg rolls, loaded fries, and rotating menu items with bold, fresh, made-to-order flavor.
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Professional Services
Colony Square Cleaners
701 Devonshire Dr,
Champaign, IL 61820
Cleaners, including dry cleaning, that also offers delivery service.
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Retail
Enchantment Alley
123 W Main St #102
Urbana, IL 61801
Quaint shop for magical supplies, board games, crystals, incense, oils, fantasy items and the like.
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Retail
Good Brother Handcrafted
Clean, soulful candles and fragrances that honor memory, spark connection, and bring calm.
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Personal Care
Groom Culture Barbershop
112 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
Unisex barber shop and salon offering haircuts, trims, and braids, as well as washes.
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Restaurant
Neil St. Blues
301 N. Neil St. #106
Champaign, IL 61820
Laid-back eatery, serving Southern-inspired dishes such as fried chicken and jambalaya, plus waffles, seafood, burgers and pancakes.
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Restaurant
Nothing Bundt Cakes
408 W Town Center Blvd,
Champaign, IL 61822
Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.
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Retail
Plant Mode
520 N. Neil Street Suite 110
Champaign, IL 61820
Design-forward plant shop in downtown Champaign offering curated houseplants, rare finds, and stylish décor with expert guidance.
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Professional Services
Reach Evolved Marketing
Data-driven marketing firm creating strategic content that helps brands communicate clearly, connect deeply, and grow with purpose.
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Restaurant
Sepelas Restaurant
510 N. Cunningham Ave. Suite #8
Urbana, IL 61802
Casual eatery for African staples, including fufu, fish and plantains.
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Restaurant
Sooie Bro’s BBQ
103 W. Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
Smoked, family-run barbecue joint serving burgers, ribs and brisket, plus fries and banana pudding.
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Restaurant
Stango Cuisine
500 N. Walnut St.
Champaign, IL 61820
Casual Zambian restaurant eatery featuring beef stews, spicy fare, vegan options and a kid-friendly menu, plus takeout.
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Restaurant
Wood N’ Hog Barbecue
101 W. University Ave
Urbana, IL 61802
Wood-smoked BBQ with tender meats, crispy wings, and signature sauces that let the smoky flavor shine.
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