Join the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) for "A Taste of Black Gwinnett - Black Business Month Edition." We are celebrating Black business owners! Get your ticket and support Black businesses with exceptional Black diaspora food plus products, services and network with the community in Gwinnett County. This event is open to the public. Family-friendly. Activities for all youth, as well as giveaways!
GCBCC BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY
Calling all students! Join us at A Taste of Black Gwinnett on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Norcross for our free back-to-school supplies giveaway — while supplies last. Youth must be accompanied by a registered adult attendee to receive supplies. We’re celebrating National Black Business Month by investing in our youth with backpacks, notebooks, pens, folders, and more to help them start the school year strong. Come enjoy delicious food, culture, and community—and leave ready to succeed!
ENTERTAINMENT
A Taste of Black Gwinnett includes live music performance of The Ladies of Life, spoken word from author/artist William Chatman, showcase of FutureFrames Creative Youth Summer Camp projects, and Black Culture Trivia game for prizes! Urban Mediamakers Film Festival ticket prizes, and much more. Spades and Bid Whiz competition for prizes.
EVENT PARTNERS
-- Black Gwinnett Magazine - Bi-monthly, print and digital publication distributed to neighborhoods and businesses throughout Gwinnett County.
-- Blackpreneurs.org - Being intentional about “buying Black” and collaborating in Black communities.-- Camrose Creative Services - Event planning and catering.
-- Mary Kay with Renita Seabrook - Independent beauty consultant.
-- Moses-Ragsdale Kitchen - Soul Food
-- TCakes - Fabulous desserts
-- Urban Mediamakers Film Festival - Annual international festival for content creators held in October throughout Gwinnett, and FrameForward creative youth summer camp in June in Norcross, GA.
MENU (Dinners, bowls, appetizers, entrees, and sides)
Fried Chicken, Haitian Chicken Stew (Poul Nan Sos), Gullah Red Rice, Red Beans and Rice, Collard Greens (Vegan and Meat), Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Salad Medley, Potato Salad, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Pasta Salad, Collard Greens and Seafood Gumbo, Curry Chicken, Smothered Chicken, Smothered Pork Chops, Seafood Boil with Shrimp, Sausage, Corn, Potatoes, Pizza, Dinner Rolls and Corn Bread, Lemonade (Traditional, Strawberry and Mixed Fruit), Tea, Water, Soda.
VENDORS WANTED!
Exhibit your products, food and/or services as a vendor during A Taste of Black Gwinnett. Vendors receive a table, two chairs, and marketing by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce and Black Gwinnett Magazine. For more information on being a vendor at the event, contact Renee at 404.590.4716.
SPONSORS
Presented by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Urban Mediamakers, Black Gwinnett Magazine and Camrose Creative Services.
Contact Renee with questions at 404.590.4716.
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The Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) organizing committee of this event is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all members of the community. We aim to foster cultural understanding and appreciation while offering a space for Gwinnett County businesses and entrepreneurs from the Black diaspora to flourish and gain visibility. Visit the organization at https://blackchambergwinnett.com.
GCBCC, it volunteers, staff, affiliates, and sponsors are not liable for any personal or product injury at this event.
