While some shoppers hit the big box stores for Black Friday, others stopped by a one-of-a-kind flea market held inside Baltimore Unity Hall. are deeply here and celebrate black culture and black shopping today,” said BLK FLEA MKT co-founder Bri Mobley. to actually see why this space is happening here, and it’s happening all day today,” said Petula Caesar, director of the Baltimore Unity Hall Center. The shopping experience includes handmade jewelry, art, food, technology, and clothing “It’s such a tribal energy here, and you just feel like you’re part of it.” ‘one family,’ said Rich Rocket, Creative Director of Vintage Thrivals. Rocket started his vintage clothing business four years ago. shop with the flea market ever since, but this is the first Black Friday pop-up they’ve held. “It shows that we are changing the way things can be. We have the power to basically put our dollar anywhere, and it’s nice to see it coming back into the community,” Rocket said. so grateful, because most of the months that I do pop-ups, especially the black flea market, I’ve been able to pay my mortgage, all kinds of things, so it’s been life changing honestly,” said India Lacey, owner of Crafting with Indy. .Shoppers say they would rather ditch the big box stores and spend locally while supporting black-owned businesses. support to everyone,” said Kiana Guinyard, a customer from Silver Spring. page.
While some shoppers hit the big box stores for Black Friday, others stopped by a one-of-a-kind flea market held inside Baltimore Unity Hall.
“We’re redefining what Black Friday looks like, so literally it’s Black Friday, because we’re deep here and we’re celebrating black culture and black shopping today,” BLK co-founder FLEA said. MKT, BriMobley.
The venue manager said the BAFM Black Flea Market is activating the newly opened Madison Park space.
“It’s very enjoyable for me to see why this space is happening here, and it’s happening all day today,” said Petula Caesar, director of the Baltimore Unity Hall Center.
The shopping experience includes handmade jewelry, art, food, technology, and clothing shelves you won’t see anywhere else.
“It’s such a tribal energy here, and you feel like you’re part of a family,” said Rich Rocket, Creative Director of Vintage Thrivals.
Rocket started her vintage clothing business four years ago. It’s since settled down with the flea market, but this is the first Black Friday pop-up they’ve held.
“It shows that we are changing the way things can be. We have the power to put our dollar anywhere, and it’s nice to see it coming back into the community,” Rocket said.
India Lacey says it’s the perfect hub for people to do their holiday shopping with a purpose.
“Every day I’m so grateful, because most of the months that I do pop-ups, especially the black flea market, I was able to pay my mortgage, all kinds of things, so it really changed my life.” with Indy India owner Lacey said.
Shoppers say they prefer to ditch the big box stores and spend locally while supporting black-owned businesses.
“We don’t spend as much time helping each other as we should, so this opportunity was a good time for us to show our support for everyone,” said Silver Spring customer Kiana Guinyard.
For those who can’t make it to the event in person, there’s also a metaverse event with 12 black-owned vendors. Find more information on the BLK FLEA MKT Instagram page.
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