Join the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) for "A Taste of Black Gwinnett - Black Business Month Edition." We are celebrating National Black Business Month 2025! Get your ticket and support Black businesses in Gwinnett County! Excellent Black diaspora food plus connect and network with the community in Gwinnett County. This event is open to the public. Family-friendly. Live music, spoken word, culture triva for prizes, Urban Mediamakers Film Festival ticket giveaways. Activities for youth, as well as giveaways! This event is open to the public. Activities for youth, as well as giveaways!

BEST-OF-THE-BEST GWINNETT BLACK BUSINESSES

Come out and meet the Black business owners of the GCBCC "Best-of-the-Best 2025-26" Inductees. We are so proud of our awardees!

GCBCC BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY

Calling all students! Join us at A Taste of Black Gwinnett on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Norcross for our free back-to-school supplies giveaway — while supplies last. Youth must be accompanied by a registered adult attendee to receive supplies. We’re celebrating National Black Business Month by investing in our youth with backpacks, notebooks, pens, folders, and more to help them start the school year strong. Come enjoy delicious food, culture, and community—and leave ready to succeed!

ENTERTAINMENT

A Taste of Black Gwinnett includes live music performances of The Ladies in Full Effect, as well as Nina Rostin, spoken word from author/artist William Chatman, showcase of FutureFrames Creative Youth Summer Camp projects, press conference launching the African-American Book of Records (AABR) and Black Culture Trivia game for prizes! Urban Mediamakers Film Festival ticket prizes, Spades/Bid Whist competition for prizes, good folks and good vibes!

EVENT PARTNERS

-- Black Gwinnett Magazine - Bi-monthly, print and digital publication distributed to neighborhoods and businesses throughout Gwinnett County.
-- Blackpreneurs.org - Being intentional about “buying Black” and collaborating in Black communities.
-- Camrose Creative Services - Catering - Collard Greens Seafood Gumbo, event planning, marketing
-- Chef Kendra - Delicious soul food with bold flavors.
-- FutureFrames Creative Youth Camp - For ages 8-17
-- Greg Burnham - Award-winning comic and children book author - Tuskegee Heirs - DC Comics
-- Gwinnett County Economic Development Department - Supporting entrepreneurs throughout Gwinnett.
-- LifeWave - Wearable wellness products
-- Mary Kay with Renita Seabrook - Independent beauty consultant.
-- Moses-Ragsdale Kitchen - Southern soul food from collard greens, mac & cheese, to oxtails and yams.
-- TCakes - Fabulous desserts
-- Urban Mediamakers Film Festival - Annual international film festival for content creators held in October in Gwinnett. This year celebrating the 24th edition.
-- Yelani - All natural collection - hair and body products
-- Young Urban Mediamakers - The youth collaborative of the Urban Mediamakers
-- Zeneth Quest Consultants - Assisting family and businesses get out of debt.

MENU (Dinners, bowls, appetizers, entrees, and sides)

An assortment of delicous food including: Fried Chicken, Gullah Red Rice, Red Beans and Rice, Collard Greens (Vegan and Meat), Fresh Salad Medley, Potato Salad, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Pasta Salad, Collard Greens and Seafood Gumbo, Curry Chicken, Smothered Pork Chops, Seafood Boil with Shrimp, Sausage, Corn, Potatoes, Pizza, Dinner Rolls and Corn Bread, Mojitos, Lemonade (Traditional, Strawberry and Mixed Fruit), Tea, Water, Soda.

VENDORS WANTED!

Exhibit your products and/or services as a vendor during A Taste of Black Gwinnett. Register early! Vendors receive a table, two chairs, black tablecloth and marketing by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce and Black Gwinnett Magazine. Get your vendor table ticket now!

SPONSORS

Presented by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Urban Mediamakers, Black Gwinnett Magazine and Camrose Creative Services.

CONTACT

Call Renee with questions at 404.590.4716.

REMINDER - Saturday, August 16, 2025 Black Entrepreneurs Training - Level Up - $75 per person

Register for Day #2 of our Black Business Power Weekend on Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Noon - 5:30 p.m. at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, Meeting Room #3. Here is the link to register - Gwinnett Black Business Power Training Day - Level Up with Knowledge That Pays 2025 - https://events.humanitix.com/gwinnett-county-black-business-power-2025

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The Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) organizing committee of this event is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all members of the community. We aim to foster cultural understanding and appreciation while offering a space for Gwinnett County businesses and entrepreneurs from the Black diaspora to flourish and gain visibility. Visit the organization at https://blackchambergwinnett.com.

GCBCC, it volunteers, staff, affiliates, and sponsors are not liable for any personal or product injury at this event.