While there's still much work to do to create a more equitable society for everyone, we’re thrilled that Juneteenth, the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, is now a federal holiday.  To recognize the rich history and achievements of Black culture in the U.S., we asked our team to share some of their favorite Black-owned businesses as well as their favorite music, books, films, and television shows created by Black artists. We hope the contents of the lists below inspire you to support the Black business owners and artists in your community. Businesses & Restaurants Our favorite Black-owned spaces to grab a drink, have a snack, or break a sweat — from TrendyMinds team members who live near and far. Indiana Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant in Indianapolis, INCircadian Coffee in Indianapolis, INGordon’s Milkshake Bar in Indianapolis, INKing Ribs in Indianapolis, INMaxine’s Chicken and Waffles in Indianapolis, INPapa Bear’s Chicken in Indianapolis, INPure-trition Juice and Smoothie Bar in Indianapolis, INRise House Fitness Studio in Indianapolis, INTeeJay’s Sweet Tooth in Indianapolis, IN Florida Green Bench Brewing in St. Petersburg, FLRays Vegan Soul Food in St. Petersburg, FL Missouri Rufus Red Hots in Cape Girardeau, MO Films Our favorite movies from Black creatives, showcasing Black history and culture. Beyond the LightsBlack PantherThe BodyguardCorrina, CorrinaDo the Right ThingGet OutGirls TripHidden FiguresJudas and the Black MessiahJust MercyThe Last Black Man in San FranciscoMa Rainey’s Black BottomMoonlightThe Princess and the FrogSet It OffSoulStraight Outta ComptonUsWaiting to Exhale Television Our favorite television series from Black creatives, sharing Black stories. Black-ish#BlackAFA Black Lady Sketch ShowChappelle's ShowDear White PeopleEuphoriaFamily MattersThe Fresh Prince of Bel-AirGrown-ishInsecureLittle Fires EverywhereLovecraft CountryPoseQueen SugarSister, SisterAnything from the creative mind of Shonda RhimesThat's So RavenWhen They See Us Literature Our favorite novels from Black authors, exploring the Black cultural experience. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouGo Tell It on the Mountain by James BaldwinThe Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett Invisible Man by Ralph EllisonDifficult Women and Hunger by Roxane GayHomegoing by Yaa GyasiHair Love by Matthew A. Cherry and illustrated by Vashti HarrisonBeloved and Jazz by Toni MorrisonA Promised Land by Barack ObamaBecoming by Michelle ObamaMediocre by Ijeoma OluoSuch a Fun Age by Kiley Reid White Teeth by Zadie SmithThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred DeLois TaylorThe Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie WaltonCaste by Isabel WilkersonNative Son by Richard WrightThe Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon Music Our favorite songs by Black artists. Any song by BeyoncéSave the Day by Mariah Carey and Ms. Lauryn Hill Fast Car by Tracy Chapman Bring It On Home to Me and What A Wonderful World by Sam Cooke Jamestown Ferry by Charley CrockettROYL by Chloe x HalleLimbo Jazz by Duke Ellington and Coleman HawkinsNatural Woman by Aretha FranklinLove and Happiness by Al GreenJealous Guy by Donny HathawayI Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston That's the Way Love Goes by Janet JacksonIf I Ain't Got You and No One by Alicia Keys8TEEN and Let's Go by KhalidI Wanna Get Funky by Albert KingLove & Hate by Michael Kiwanuka I Can Only Bliss Out (F'Days) by LaraajiC7osure or any other song by Lil Nas X Cuz I Love You and Juice by LizzoAny song by Anderson PaakAny song by PrinceThe Tracks Of My Tears by Smokey RobinsonCalifornia Soul by Marlena Shaw Leave the Door Open by Silk SonicThen You Can Tell Me Goodbye by Bettye SwannHonesty by Pink Sweat$Good Days by SZAHardest To Love by The WeekndLovely Day by Bill Withers TrendyMinds has team members all over the United States, but we’re mainly based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Tampa Bay, Florida. To learn more and support Black communities in our cities, please consult these resources: Indianapolis AIGA IndianapolisIndy Black BusinessesIndy Black OwnedIPL Center for Black Literature & Culture Tampa Bay Community Tampa BayNCBW100Tampa Bay ChamberTBBIC For more on TrendyMinds’ commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, please read our recent blog post Looking Back, Moving Forward.