The holidays are right around the corner, and sometimes high-tech gear and fancy clothes won't appeal to every person on your shopping list. " Woke" people are conscious about issues affecting the black community and during the holidays they give with the spirit of social justice in mind.
So we've compiled a list of socially conscious gifts perfect for the most woke members of your family. Here are 15 of the best gifts from black businesses that celebrate the diversity and awesomeness of black culture.
For The Magical Black Girl
TeeSpring
It's clear that black girls are magic, and now you can wear that magic on your sleeve. This gear is selling quickly, so purchase yours before they run out.
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
For The Conscious Style Icon
Justin Fulton and Andre Singleton
If you know someone that likes to look good while standing for a cause then the present you might be looking for is a social activist T-shirt. The Very Black project's pro-black apparel is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to make a statement.
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
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For The Intersectional Feminist Fashionista
Kimberle Crenshaw
The African American Policy Forum's #SayHerName campaign has been successful in raising awareness about the issues which affect all black women. The names of black women who were victims of police brutality are boldly printed on these T-shirts, and would make the perfect gift for the intersectional feminist fashionista.
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
For The Black Girl Who Rocks Out
Tinsel
The Tinsel audio necklace are headphones that can also function as a trendy necklace. This gift is perfect for any music lover!
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
For The Young Naturalista
Yelitsa Jean-Charles
Natural hair dolls are a must-have for any magical black girl. Healthy Roots and Pretti One World Dolls both create dolls that celebrate the beauty of natural hair and are great gifts for the carefree black girl on your holiday list.
Pre-order a Healthy Roots Doll here and buy a Pretti One World Doll here.
Pre-order a Healthy Roots Doll here and buy a Pretti One World Doll here.
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For The Artsy Trendsetter
Sab Rena/Society 6
Artist Sab Rena makes dope apparel with bold prints which celebrates women of color. Any gift from this company is sure to wow the chic style icon on your shopping list.
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
For The Risk Taker
Simon
TV's reigning queen, Shonda Rhimes, is encouraging us all to be bold in her new book Year of Yes. Anyone unwrapping this gift is sure to say "yaaas!"
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
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For The Trailblazer
Desiree Navarro via Getty Images
Janet Mock, host of MSNBC's "So Popular!" is a fierce advocate for trans women of color, and her book Redefining Realness is the ideal gift to inspire the trailblazer in your life.
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
For The Social Justice Bookworm
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Award-winning journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates is known for writing about issues of racial inequality. Earlier this year, Coates released his first book Between The World and Me which reflects on his experiences growing up. This is definitely a stocking stuffer for any woke book lover on your list.
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
For The Blerd
Marvel
Just because you're black doesn't mean you can't be a nerd. Blerds would be more than happy to receive a subscription for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, about a young black girl superhero. It's the ideal present for the blerd in your life.
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
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For Celebrating 365 Days Of Black Pride
Setti Kidane/12mm
The best gift to prepare for a new year is a calendar, and photographer Setti Kidane has created one that celebrates black history every month of the year with "12 Months Of Melanin."
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
For The Drama Lover
Lucas Jackson / Reuters
Several actors have brought black excellence to Broadway this year, and "Hamilton" has been rocking the playhouse with its predominantly black cast. If you're in New York City, then tickets to see the musical would be an exciting gift for the woke theatre-goer.
Buy tickets here.
Buy tickets here.
For The Life Of The Party
Cards For All People
Forget spades, if you enjoy celebrating black culture then this is the game that you should be playing at your next family event! Black Card Revoked by Cards For All People is a game that test players knowledge of black history and entertainment, and it's a lot of fun.
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
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