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Home • Holidays

#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List

#BuyBlack this holiday season with these ESSENCE-approved picks for babies, kids, tweens and teens.
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
Smiling young African American boy holds a rubber ball he received from his grandpa on Christmas morning.
By Tanya A. Christian · Updated October 23, 2020
The season of giving is in full effect and ESSENCE is here to keep you sane. We’ve rounded up some amazing product picks from Black-owned businesses so you can take all the guesswork out of those holiday lists. From the pint-size princess who loves her frills to the up-and-coming b-baller who who wants to make a statement, don’t fret, because we’ve got you covered.
01
Radical Revolution Clothing Co. “MLK Defy” Crewneck Sweatshirt
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Radical Revolution Clothing Co. $45 Buy Now
02
Positively Perfect “Kennedy” 18″ Doll
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Amazon $55 Buy Now
03
Effie’s Paper “GRL PWR” Notebook and Diamond Pen Set
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Effie’s Paper $23 Buy Now
04
Blended Designs “CJ” Backpack
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Blended Designs $35 Buy Now
05
Oringi Bamboo Cane Flute
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Oringi $60 buy now
06
Kido Chicago “Standup” Onesie
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Kido Chicago $20 buy now
07
N’Genious Creations Floral Snapback Hat
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at N’Genious Creations $20 buy now
08
Attay Mik Multi-Color Fur Vest
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Attay Mik $50 buy now
09
“What Is Light” by Markette Sheppard
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Agate Publishing $7.99 buy now
10
Throne.SJ “I’m All Ears” Pom Pom Hat and “Supa Dupa Fly” Scarf
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Throne.SJ $65 and $150, respectively
11
Mimi Plange Skate Art Deck
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Mimi Plange $175 buy now
12
Cocoa Babies “Destined For Greatness” Tee
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Cocoa Babies $14 buy now
13
“A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories”
Edited by Bettye Collier-Thomas
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Beacon Press $19.95 buy now
14
Mperial Sportswear “Wakanda” Sports Shorts
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Mperial Sportswear $45 buy now
15
Marzam “Nikesaat” Choker
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Marzam $35 buy now
16
Coco’Pie “Kennedy” Drawstring Bag
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Coco’Pie $30 buy now
17
Yinibini Baby Cherry Blossom Bib
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Yinibini Baby $24 buy now
18
She Believes by Jas B Lip Gloss
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at She Believes by Jas B $14 buy now
19
Alli.C “Ballerina” Blanket
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Alli.C $69 buy now
20
Eeni Edit Mobile Phone Case
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Eeni Edit $35 buy now
21
All Dem’ Shades “Melanin Poppin” Fanny Pack
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at All Dem’ Shades $26 buy now
22
“I Got The Christmas Spirit” by Connie Schofield-Morrison and Frank Morrison
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Bloomsbury $16.99 buy now
23
Darlyng & Co. Yummy Buddy Baby Gift Set Combo
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 23 Gifts For The Kids On Your List
available at Darlyng & Co. $70 buy now