Category: Queer Business

Herbs. CBD. And the desire to build an economy for queer folx, by queer folx. Mix these ingredients together and you’ve got Brown Sugar Botanicals, Oakland’s black, queer-owned herbal CBD brand founded by Kali Ma (they/them) and Chris Wakefield (he/him and she/her).

In officially Fall. We’re six months into Covid-19 restrictions. And if you’re anything like us, your tastebuds are looking from something fresh. Next time you are in the mood for something other than cooking from your kitchen, consider trying one of these 7 black-owned restaurants open for takeout (and delivery) in Oakland and Berkeley, California.  […]

Finding workspaces that are inclusive of queer and POC entrepreneurs is rare. Homiey, an Oakland coworking and event space, hopes to fill that void.

It's that time again - Best of the Bay 2020! Meet 5 of the QTPOC, queer and lbgtq-owned businesses that have nominated.

Oakland is changing before our eyes by the day. With that change comes new challenges that entrepreneurs must be equipped to tackle, including the cut throat real estate market, growing tech industry and outrageously high cost of living. All of which are felt hardest by underserved Oakland communities. In response, communities of color and LGBTQ […]

These lovely East Bay queer and trans artists are making their impact on the world of body art.

Learn about the magic behind In Lak’ech Dance Academy, the first and only queer, trans, and allied Salsa/Bachata Dance company in the US.

These 4 QPTOC-owned wellness spaces in Oakland CA make it a little bit easier to feel better - no matter your preferred method of self care.

We chatted with Radically Fit‘s Founder, Lindsey Page, about entrepreneurship, the inspo behind Rad Fit, and of course, what makes the gym so special.