Black Owned Businesses are so important to have in our community. However, it’s even cooler that young black entrepreneurs are starting businesses! Here’s a list of 5 Black Children Owned Businesses!

1. Mo’s Bows

• Moziah Bridges started this company in Memphis, Tennessee in 2011. He couldn’t find any stylish or cool bowties so he decided to create his own! His products have been featured all over!

Website: www.mosbowsmemphis.com

2. BeeSweet Lemonade

• BeeSweet Lemonade came to life when Mikaila Ulmer, at age four, was encouraged to make a product for the Acton’s Children’s Business Fair. Two events occurred; she was stung by a bee and her Great Grandmother Helen sent her family a recipe book from the 1940s that had a recipe for Flaxseed Lemonade. After this, she became obsessed with bees and how they impact the environment. Her Lemonade is sold in natural food delivery companies and restaurants.

Website: http://beesweetlemonade.com/

3. Church Boy Clothing

• Brandon D. Hill opened this boutique in Detroit, Michigan at nine years old. He started this business so people could afford dress clothes and casual wear for less. He works in his store on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons and his family operates the business on weekdays. He sells consignment and new dress clothes, shoes, socks, belts, shirts button ups, denim, cufflinks, mens bracelets, and rings for young boys. He is putting his profits towards his college fund for Howard University.

Address: 8900 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48214 (off of Marina drive)

4. Cory’s Cookies

• At nine years old, Mr. Cory decided to sell hot cocoa because he wanted to give his mother enough money to purchase a car. He spent all of his free time selling hot cocoa, lemonade, and cookies in front of his home and the Roman Inn in Englewood, New Jersey. Later, he expanded his business and started to sell sugar free oatmeal raisin cookies for his health conscious customers.

Website: www.mrcoryscookies.com

5. Maya’s Ideas

• Maya started this company in 2008 when she was eight years old. She is an environmental activist, entrepreneur, eco-designer, and artist. She makes eco-friendly clothing and accessories. Maya even has international customers in Denmark and Australia. 10 to 20 percent of her profits go to environmental organizations.

Website: www.mayasideas.com

It’s so joyful to know that these children are helping out their communities while doing something that they love! List more in the comments and we’ll update this list!