Black Market

Black Market BLACK MARKET is a flexible Event Space + Launchpad focused on reigniting the creative economy of Nubian Square.
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Three focuses: Economic Justice, Arts + Culture and Civic Engagement. Our Marketplace has been a clearinghouse to over 300 businesses. Black Market is a 21st century, Black-Owned, cooperative-style retail business that operates within a Pan-African pop-up paradigm. Currently operating two weekend pop-ups per month, Black Market transforms its' 1700 Square Foot Retail Space into a bustling market p

lace where dozens of local artists, vendors and entrepreneurs from around the African Diaspora showcase and sell their passion products.

MEET US AT BLACK MARKET!Order of service for tomorrow’s Closing Ceremony! —————————————————————————- 1:00pm-1:30pm Drum ...
05/30/2026

MEET US AT BLACK MARKET!

Order of service for tomorrow’s Closing Ceremony!
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1:00pm-1:30pm Drum Processional

1:30pm Prayer by Brother Joe Cook

1:35pm Song Selection: Count your Blessings by Sunday Service Choir

1:40pm-2:00pm The Genesis and Evolution by Christopher and Kai Grant, Founders

2:00pm-2:10pm Poetic Tribute by Malcolm Elijah Shaquille Grant and words

2:10pm-2:40pm Libations ceremony by Sister Mawakana Onifade

2:40pm-3:10pm PUBLIC TRIBUTES TO BLACK MARKET

3:10pm-3:20pm Video Montage

3:20-3:50pm The Eulogy by Christopher and Kai Grant, Founders

3:50pm-4:20pm: PRAYER Brother Haywood Fennell and The BURY-IAL

4:20pm-6:00pm Repass / Celebration.

Thank you to Papa B’s for the Chicken and MAC & CHEESE

Thank you to Mama Fulani for the Collard Greens

Thank you to P&R for the Patties.

Special Thanks to our TRIBE & Community that has supported us from DAY 1. We love you! 🤎🫶🏿

MAY 31st !!! A ROXBURY HOME-GOING! 💐🫶🏿We’re honoring the life of Black Market Nubian …. The Fruit of the Bury. Join us a...
05/25/2026

MAY 31st !!! A ROXBURY HOME-GOING! 💐🫶🏿

We’re honoring the life of Black Market Nubian …. The Fruit of the Bury.

Join us at Black Market on Sunday, May 31, 1-6pm for Black Market’s Closing Ceremony.

1pm-4pm: Libations, Music, Tributes, Speakers, Montages and Eulogy.

4pm-4:20pm: BURY-IAL

4:20pm-6pm: Repass / Celebration

Location:
2136 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119

OUR BELOVED SPACE BECOMES AN ANCESTOR✨

OUR WORK LIVES ON … 🤎

Our closing marketplace is today! 2136 Washington stRoxbury MA1pm-6pmCome out and enjoy our closing signature marketplac...
05/23/2026

Our closing marketplace is today!
2136 Washington st
Roxbury MA
1pm-6pm

Come out and enjoy our closing signature marketplace in our space. We appreciate everyone who has supported and who has been a part of our journey. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being present with us, for being patient with us, for loving on us, for being reciprocal in energy time and resources. This is not the end of Black Market Nubian but a transformative process that we are going through. We are still going to hold our annual block party in Nubian Square and activate spaces in our community so be on the lookout for us!
Again we love you and come out today to support a black business of your choice ❤️.

See you there.

SATURDAY MAY 23RD1PM–6PMBlack Market Nubian2136 Washington St.Who all gon be there?? 👀🎨🛍️Pull up and shop art, design, f...
05/22/2026

SATURDAY MAY 23RD
1PM–6PM
Black Market Nubian
2136 Washington St.

Who all gon be there?? 👀🎨🛍️

Pull up and shop art, design, fashion, handmade goods, prints, jewelry, creative pieces, and beautiful summer finds from some of the flyest artists, designers, and vendors in the city. Good energy, good people, and work you won’t find anywhere else but Black Market.

RSVP IN BIO

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY 5/24 FROM 1-6pm FOR THE BLACK LEGACY MARKETPLACE! Here’s a look at some of the featured vendors th...
05/21/2026

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY 5/24 FROM 1-6pm FOR THE BLACK LEGACY MARKETPLACE!

Here’s a look at some of the featured vendors this weekend!

.fashionhouse Afrocentered Media and so many more.

We Are Celebrating Ten Years of creating culture, art, business and community at Black Market Nubian this Saturday from 1pm–6pm! PULL UP! RSVP IN BIO!

SATURDAY MAY 23RD 1PM-6PMBlack Market Nubian2136 Washington stWho all gon be there?? 👀👀👀Come grab some beautiful threads...
05/20/2026

SATURDAY MAY 23RD
1PM-6PM
Black Market Nubian
2136 Washington st

Who all gon be there?? 👀👀👀
Come grab some beautiful threads for the summer from some of the flyest vendors in the city! We’ll see you there!

RSVP IN BIO

Celebrating Ten Years of creating culture, art, business and community at Black Market Nubian this Saturday from 1pm-6pm...
05/20/2026

Celebrating Ten Years of creating culture, art, business and community at Black Market Nubian this Saturday from 1pm-6pm!

RSVP IN BIO!

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY FOR OUR LEGACY MARKETPLACE! RSVP IN BIO!As yall know, we have been in hustle mode to buy our build...
05/20/2026

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY FOR OUR LEGACY MARKETPLACE! RSVP IN BIO!

As yall know, we have been in hustle mode to buy our building and we appreciate everyone who has donated, signed the petition and attended our events! In honor of US, we are holding space to commune, eat, drink, barter, sell, trade, build and party!

We will be EATING good and enjoying some BEVS from some local superstars:

1. Copines Mobile Events is a Black female-owned mobile bartending company focused on connection, celebration, and unforgettable drink experiences. From handcrafted cocktails and elevated mocktails to frozen drinks and interactive mixology classes, Copines brings personality, energy, and flavor to weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private parties across New England. Rooted in creativity, hospitality, and community, Copines is where great drinks and even better memories come together.

2. Epiphany Kuisine is a soul food company rooted in love for the community. By utilizing wholesome, less processed foods we create our unique, Green Kuisine, take on soul food comfort classics. Our Green Kuisine dishes excel at keeping the flavor you love from the culture without sacrificing good health. Serving familiar favorites like Gramma’s Potato Salad, Baked Mac and Cheese, Smokey/Sweet Collard Greens, desserts and fresh made Lemonades and Iced Teas to some new-to-be-favorites, you will definitely appreciate the flavor, love, comfort and family communing vibes!

So come eat, drink, and enjoy your Saturday with us at Black Market Nubian. LOVE YOU AND SEE YOU THERE.

MAY 23RD FROM 1PM-6PM, WE ARE BACK WITH A SIGNATURE MARKETPLACE! RSVP NOW!In honor of national small business month, Mem...
05/08/2026

MAY 23RD FROM 1PM-6PM, WE ARE BACK WITH A SIGNATURE MARKETPLACE! RSVP NOW!

In honor of national small business month, Memorial Day weekend, and saving Black Market Nubian from closing it’s doors, we are taking it back to our roots. Come enjoy a unique collection of black business vendors, artisans, creatives, dj’s, dancing, games and food! Come start your weekend off with a bang!
All ages are welcome ❤️.

Our seed is growing yall! Thank you to everyone who is donating, sharing and signing the petition, because of you, we ar...
05/07/2026

Our seed is growing yall! Thank you to everyone who is donating, sharing and signing the petition, because of you, we are so much closer to our overall goal of $80,000 for our 1st down payment. This is that ground up energy that we have embodied and continue to personify! So please keep sharing, let’s keep pushing and participating in our campaign to save Black Market. WEGOTUS!

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2136 Washington Street
Boston, MA
02119

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