The Five: Black Businesses of the Week (Week of 7/27)

THE FIVE provides a weekly spotlight on black businesses around the world (Week of 7/27):

Grounded was created to help people disconnect and decompress through the appreciation of plants in the spaces we occupy.

Black Girl Sunscreen began when Shontay Lundy realized the need for melanin women to have a sunscreen brand that caters exclusively to them, black women.

BLK MKT Vintage is a collection comprised of black collectibles, cast-off’s and curiosities, representing the richness of black history and lived experience.

Nectrous Botanicals produces all-natural bar soaps to hydrate, nourish, and delight.

ASHYA(pronounced “agh-shya”) is a New York–based design label featuring unisex travel accessories by co-founders Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece.