Martha’s Vineyard
Black Biz Day Tour
September 9th, 2023
4 Organizations One Mission
After the success of our first tour in May, we are thrilled to announce that the MV Black Biz Day Tour is back!
Live Like a Local, BECMA, and Ujima are again coming together to support the black businesses of Martha's Vineyard with the assistance of the MV Black Business Directory. In collaboration with MV Black Business Directory, Live Like A Local Tours Boston has curated an inclusive tour of Martha’s Vineyard sponsored by BECMA and Boston Ujima Project! BECMA and Ujima Members are invited to eat, drink, shop, and support Black-owned businesses at this inclusive event in Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and across the Island.
Join us on September 9th!
While many people come to Martha's Vineyard to eat, drink, and shop in Oak Bluffs, it's essential to acknowledge that numerous businesses across the island don't always receive the recognition and support they deserve. Thanks to India Rose's efforts in creating the MV Black Business Directory, visitors can easily locate these businesses and provide them with the support they deserve. To assist in uplifting these businesses, we've curated a tour specifically for BECMA and Ujima members to escape the city's hustle and immerse themselves in the island life while supporting black business owners!
1 DAY TOUR FROM NUBIAN SQUARE TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Embark on a captivating adventure and immerse yourself in the MV Black Business Tour on September 9th, 2023, (with a rain date option on September 16th). This extraordinary day trip is your gateway to discovering and empowering Black-owned businesses nestled in the picturesque landscape of Martha's Vineyard. Get ready for an experience like no other!
Tour Includes
♦ Lite breakfast at Dudley Cafe in the Bolling Center upstairs at BECMA’s offices.
♦ Round-trip transportation to and from Wood’s Hole
♦ Round trip ticket on the Steam Ship Authority to & from Oaks Bluff
♦ Tour of Oaks Bluff on the African American Heritage Trail*
♦ Sip & Shop to support Black businesses in Vineyard Haven
♦ Soul Food-inspired Lunch at 11 Circuit Ave
*There will be a morning and afternoon tour due to capacity limits.
"The event had everyone raving, although most hadn't attended before. Despite some adjustments due to the weather, nothing would've changed the fantastic experience. Meeting great people and enjoying the shop & sip/heritage tour was a wonderful idea.”
— MV Tour foodie
MV Tour Black Business Spotlight
Explore Martha's Vineyard, Learn its Black History while Supporting black-owned businesses!
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📍Sideline | MV Streetwear Company
Streetwear apparel and gift shop. Sip & Shop!
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📍Lennox and Harvey
A modern home goods and lifestyle shop.
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📍11 Circuit Restaurant
Restaurant | Bar | Entertainment
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📍C'est La Vie
Clothing and gift store, also carrying Black fraternity and sorority goods.
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📍Island-Life Studio
Resortwear, gifts and Black art gallery.
DISCOVER MARTHA'S VINEYARD
This dynamic resource promotes the island's ever-growing BIPOC community. By supporting Black-owned businesses on Martha's Vineyard, you contribute to the growth of our local economy and help sustain a diverse and inclusive community. We hope you find our evolving list valuable. Our Directory, listings, and exciting calendar of events have become the ultimate Martha's Vineyard vacation planning tool. We encourage you to support these businesses year-round, no matter where you are!
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Advancing the economic well-being of Black people across MA
BECMA’s mission is to advance the economic well-being of Black businesses, organizations, and residents in Massachusetts through advocacy, business and leadership development, and strategic partnerships.
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Focuses on creating a model for deep democracy through community planning and non-extractive finance.
Ujima was born from a shared desire for real solutions to racial wealth inequality, poverty, unemployment, and displacement in our neighborhoods.
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Investing in black-owned businesses and shopping with a purpose on Martha's Vineyard.
The Martha’s Vineyard black-owned business listing is a directory that was created as a resource to empower visitors to make supportive buying decisions with the additional knowledge of the island’s ever-growing african american community.
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