HYFIN Announces Third Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, Strengthening Milwaukee’s Black Business Community

HYFIN, Milwaukee’s premier digital-first Black music and culture platform, announces its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, showcasing over 40 Black-owned businesses on Saturday, November 30, 2024. 

The event will transform Turner Hall Ballroom (1040 N Vel R. Phillips Ave) into a vibrant marketplace from 10 AM to 3 PM, offering unique holiday shopping opportunities while strengthening Milwaukee’s Black entrepreneurial ecosystem. The event is free to the public. 

Building on the remarkable success of previous years, which drew over 1,000 attendees and featured 60 local Black-owned businesses, this year’s market arrives at a crucial time for Milwaukee’s Black business community. 

In a city where only 1.8% of 28,668 businesses are Black-owned—below the national average of 2.4%—the Blackity Black Holiday Market is a vital platform for economic empowerment and community connection. 

“The Blackity Black Holiday Market has become more than just a shopping event—it’s a movement celebrating Black entrepreneurship and creativity in Milwaukee,” said Tarik Moody, HYFIN’s Creative Director]. “Connecting consumers directly with local Black-owned businesses creates sustainable economic opportunities and strengthens our community’s fabric.” 

This year’s market coincides with Small Business Saturday, offering shoppers a meaningful way to support local entrepreneurs while finding distinctive holiday gifts. 

Vendors will showcase a wide range of products, from handcrafted items to specialty goods, reflecting the diversity and talent within Milwaukee’s Black business community. 

The market builds upon HYFIN’s comprehensive support for Black entrepreneurs, including their recently launched Black Small Business Initiative (BSBI). This scholarship valued at a total of $100,000 program provides five area businesses with extensive marketing support, including: 

• 500 on-air underwriting messages 

• Digital marketing resources 

• Access to the 2025 HYFIN E-Commerce Summit 

• Executive coaching opportunities 

• Technology support through United Way’s Techquity program 

For more information about the market and participating vendors, visit [website] or follow HYFIN on social media (@hyfinmke on Facebook and @hyfin.mke on Instagram).