As the end of summer approaches, you may be in the market for notebooks, backpacks, and other supplies for the start of the school year. As such there are culturally representative options from black owned brands. See the following companies and product links for more details.
- Afrobrats from Pardon My Fro offers “little grey” and “misfits” backpacks, along with various themed lunchboxes. In addition, lined spiral notebooks (8.5 x 11) are available.
- April Olivia offers a variety of personalized 9 x 12 two pocket folders, along with lined spiral notebooks (8.5 x 11). The notebooks can also be personalized and bought in a set with a matching folder at a reduced price.
- Blended Designs offers backpacks, and accessories such as lunch boxes, and cases (for pencils, earbuds, and other items).
- Innovative Supplies offers several themed spiral notebooks per academic year. Different styles of paper can be selected (i.e., college and wide ruled). Notebooks are handmade in the USA.
- Makeba Design and Prints offers a variety of supplies under their “school stuff” category. These include different themed pencil pouches, lunch bags, and backpacks.
- Soapbox Theory offers drawstring backpacks, some of which come in multiple colors.
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