Want to support Black owned and operated businesses during the 2023 Black History Month? It’s as easy as attending The Broadway Market every Saturday throughout the month of February, beginning Saturday, February 4. The month-long celebration is being hosted and coordinated by Mayor Byron W. Brown, in partnership with Buy Black Buffalo, The Bills Foundation, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, and The Broadway Market.
Mayor Brown stated, “Supporting Buffalo’s Black entrepreneurs during Black History Month, and throughout the year, is a pathway to wealth creation for our community that sets the foundation for a new, stronger economy for the City. In partnership with Buy Black Buffalo, I thank The Bills Foundation and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York for supporting this initiative at the Broadway Market. These types of investments in minority-owned businesses are important to Buffalo’s future prosperity and builds on the progress we’ve made to create a more equitable, inclusive, and just community for all City residents.”
Visitors to the market on Saturdays in February will be find over 20 Buy Black Buffalo retail vendors set up at the market, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Vendors include Unapologetic Coffee, Margie’s Soul Food, Sunshine Vegan Eats, and Second Chapter Bookstore.
As an added incentive to support the vendors, shoppers will receive a $25 Gift Certificate* every time they make a purchase at a participating Buy Black Buffalo retail vendor. The gift Certificates can be used at any participating Buy Black Buffalo retailer from February 4 until April 30.
For a complete list of Buy Black Buffalo retailers, go to www.buffalony.gov, BroadwayMarket.org, or Facebook/BroadwayMarketBuffalo.
Throughout the month of February at the Broadway Market, shoppers will also be treated to:
Live music on Saturdays, beginning at noon, featuring some of Buffalo’s best African American Musicians.
On Saturday, February 25, the Bills will host a special Buffalo Bills Giveaway from noon until 2:00 PM. There will also be
Free activities on February 25 for children and families, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, from noon until 2:00 PM.
The Broadway Market is located at 999 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212
*The Gift Certificates will be issued on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last, and can be used at any participating Buy Black Buffalo business, including those located at their permanent business addresses in neighborhoods citywide. The certificates will only be valid until Sunday, April 30, 2023. No change will be given.
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