In an effort to end systemic racism in the natural products industry, retailers and consumers are looking for actionable ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement.

Retailers can start with examining and changing business practices—hiring more diverse employees, educating staff or taking some or all of the steps outlined in this IdeaXchange piece by New Hope Network’s Senior Vice President of Content Carlotta Mast. As Mast points out, one important element involves thinking about where we are spending our dollars and how we can support the growth of black-owned businesses.

The 20 black-owned natural products companies featured in this gallery include a wide range of products, categories and missions, including supporting organics, giving back to underserved communities or offering more health and wellness to more people.