The Melanin Market  

was founded in January 2017 with the goal of bringing together Black and minority vendors in a local event to elevate their visibility, community exposure, and expand their customer base. However, it quickly evolved into a brand rapidly expanding to national markets. The Melanin Market provides a unique opportunity for both experienced entrepreneurs and start-ups to authentically connect with a customer base. This idea became an overnight success and generated a level of excitement that infused new life into not only the local south Jersey community, where The Melanin Market planted its roots, but also invigorated the spirit of entrepreneurs who were short on ideas.

  The space created by The Melanin Market has driven innovation, inspired collaboration and played an integral role in helping the Black dollar stay inter-community worldwide.

The Melanin Market®️ continues to shift the culture, as seen by its hashtag #themelaninmarket. It has inspired similar events and pop-up shops globally, from college groups to UK groups. The goal is to collaborate with organizers, business owners and upcoming start-up brands to make a change in our culture's spending habits, generations to come and overall success.

The Melanin Market has grown to a space that supports hundreds of entrepreneurs and provides thousands of customers and clients with places for them to support the type of businesses that reflect their own interests. As The Melanin Market looks to the next phase of the brand and beyond, they aim to expand into digital spaces that counter the barriers presented when physical space becomes limited. The vision is to be one of the world's leading producers and curators of Black culture, news, and products through events, digital space and services, stay tuned for the experience that The Melanin Market will be bringing right to the comfort of your home.

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