Many people are looking to support small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Many are also looking to support black-owned businesses in their communities as a result of the recent killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and other acts of police brutality against black people.
Bloomington has over 30 black-owned businesses ranging from hair salons to food trucks to legal services. Here is a categorized list to check out.
Food
3878 W. Third St.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 369-4449
Status: Delivery and curbside pick up available.
(812) 325-4859
Status: The food truck is active with updates of location on their Facebook page.
Top Shotta Jerk Chicken & Cuisine
(812) 361-3912
Status: As of June 6, they announced they will be closed to the general public until next week. Locations and times will be posted on its Facebook page. The restaurant encourages customers to preorder by calling them to avoid a long wait.
112 S. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 318-3945
Status: The business ask customers who come to the store to wear a mask and they will supply hand sanitizer at the door. Orders can also be called in or placed online. It is open Friday and Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m.
(812) 597-0445
Status: Rasta Pops said in a Facebook post they are unsure whether they will return for the summer season if large gatherings are not allowed. More announcements may be made on their Facebook page.
Dreamers Delight MeSorrel Jamaican Tea
Available at stores, such as Big Red Liquors and Bloomingfoods.
Salons
Angela’s Ebony Hair Designs & Barber Shop
534 S. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 331-2472
Status: Appointments must be made in advance. Guests are asked to use hand sanitizer upon entry, wear a mask, and not bring any extra guests. There will be a wireless temperature check before all appointments.
805 S. Rogers St.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 361-7929
Status: They are open Tuesday through Saturday noon to 5 p.m. They also have Trendin Vendin LLC vending machines with beauty supplies and self care products available anytime.
Razor Image Barbershop & Salon
223 S. Pete Ellis Drive #1
Bloomington, Indiana
(812) 287-7166
Status: Appointments must be made and can be done by calling or booking online. All customers' temperatures will be checked upon entering. They ask customers to wear a mask and not bring extra guests.
Empress A’Shauntess Beauty Supply & Natural Hair Studio
1328 N. Woodburn Ave.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 369-2431
Status: Appointments can be made on their online booking website. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
908 N. Walnut St.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 332-0444
Status: The shop is taking appointments and is open Tuesday through Saturday.
421 E. Third St., Suite 5
Bloomington, IN
(812) 339-7040
Status: They are taking appointments only Wednesday through Friday. All customers are asked to wear a face mask.
116 S. Grant St.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 361-7940
Status: The shop is open for appointments only.
Lawyers & Consulting
Alphonso Manns Esq.
(812) 336-8076
William R. Morris, JR. Esq.
(812) 345-2361
Construction & Home Improvement
(812) 327-3677
Clark’s Concrete
Sheer Elegance Draperies, Blinds and More
(812) 331-9190
Business run out of owner's home
Medicine
Southern Indiana Family Practice Center & Rejuv Aesthetics
1403 Atwater Avenue
Bloomington, IN
(812) 339-6744
Status: They are only conducting telemedicine appointments at this time. This can be scheduled by calling or requesting a session on their website.
IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians Family & Internal Medicine
1302 S. Rogers St.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 353-3700
Status: Most visits are being conducted through IU Heath Virtual Visits or by phone. If an in-person visit is necessary, patients will be screened upon entry and required to wear a facemask.
Thelma Lynn Young-Bolden, RN, MSN, CS
(812) 334-3342
Virshawn Champion, LCSW, ACSW, LLC
(812) 327-7409
Various Other Services
735 S. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 323-7232
Status: They are routinely sanitizing their office and maintaining social distancing with clients. They are also wearing masks and using hand sanitizer. Virtual tours may also be offered.
email: ampersandweddingsevents@yahoo.com
(812) 219-8843
Status: Workers are wearing masks and gloves. They ask if a customer is sick or has recently traveled to social distance while they are cleaning. CDC approved cleaning products are used and equipment is disinfected between customers.
223 S. Pete Ellis Dr.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 203-2089
Status: They have online training programs and one-on-one nutrition coaching available.
(812) 325-9165
Email: pjacktaxservice@aol.com
Business run out of owner's home.
908 N. Walnut St.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 671-2200
Status: Business still operating under COVID-19.
209 S. Rogers St.
Bloomington, IN
(812) 674-1136
