Introducing Lembrih: The Ethical Marketplace for Black-Owned Businesses
In a world where conscious consumers are demanding more than just style or convenience, there’s a growing movement toward aligning purchases with values — supporting ethical production, transparency, and uplifting underrepresented entrepreneurs. That’s where Lembrih comes in.
Why Now? The Rise of Ethical Shopping + Black-Owned Business Growth
78% of U.S. consumers say a sustainable lifestyle is important to them, and many are willing to pay more for products with sustainable or ethical sourcing. — Plastic Bank McKinsey & Company
According to PwC’s 2024 Voice-of-the-Consumer Survey, people are on average willing to spend about 9.7% more for sustainably produced or sourced goods even amid inflation and cost pressures. — PwC
Demand for ethical marketplaces is growing: products marketed as sustainable are now growing 2.7× faster than non-sustainable equivalents.— TheRoundup
Parallel to this, Black-owned businesses are growing rapidly in the U.S.: • From 2017 to 2022, the number of Black-owned employer businesses increased by ~57%. — Governing
• Black-owned firms’ gross revenues jumped from ~$128B in 2017 to ~$212B in 2022 — a ~66% increase. — Pew Research Center
• Black business ownership has increased by nearly 30% since 2017, far outpacing the average growth of businesses overall. — USAFacts
These trends make one thing very clear: consumers want to shop ethical, and they want to support Black-owned businesses. But it’s still hard for them to find one trusted place that brings it all together.
Our Vision & Mission (Your Future with Lembrih)
Lembrih is founded on the belief that ethical shopping and economic justice should go hand-in-hand. Our vision is a world where every purchase reflects values: fairness, transparency, environmental stewardship, and equity. Our mission is to build a marketplace that bridges the gap — connecting consumers who want ethical, sustainable products with Black entrepreneurs and makers who do incredible work but often lack visibility, access, or the platform to scale.
We strive for:
Transparency — making it clear how products are made, who made them, and what ethical practices are involved.
Empowerment — giving Black business owners tools, exposure, fair compensation, and community support.
Quality & Aesthetics — ethical shouldn’t mean sacrificing style, design, or quality.
Sustainability — in sourcing, production, packaging, and business operations.
Why Lembrih Is the Next Big Marketplace
There are marketplaces out there, but few that are purpose-built to elevate Black-owned brands and uphold rigorous ethical and sustainability standards. Lembrih is designed to be that marketplace:
A curation of vetted Black-owned businesses that meet ethical and environmental criteria.
A shopping experience built for people who care — about people, planet, and equitable commerce.
A bridge: connecting consumers, creators, and conscious capitalism in a way that scales.
Join Us on This Journey
Whether you’re already committed to ethical shopping or just beginning to explore, Lembrih is here for you. Let’s make it easier to shop with impact, support black entrepreneurs, and build a more ethical marketplace together.
Stay connected — follow us, share with your community, and be part of something bigger than any one transaction. Because when we shop ethically, we lift up voices, economies, and the planet.
Shop With Purpose: What You Get at Lembrih
If you care about shopping ethical, supporting black-owned businesses, and making your spending matter, here’s what you’ll find:
Diverse product lines (fashion, home, beauty, lifestyle) from Black entrepreneurs who use sustainable, ethical practices.
Clear information on materials, sourcing, labor, and environmental impact.
A platform built so your choices reflect your values — because every purchase is a vote for the kind of world you want to live in.