1,000 Black Businesses, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday Fitness Sales + Giveaway

I must say, this week has been brutal. If you’re anything like me, you felt overwhelmed – not only by the news but by the subsequent conversations all over social media.

I only mention this because there have been many conversations about a boycotting of Black Friday. And, while I am always down for a good boycott, I think there’s an even better alternative to that: spending our dollars with small businesses owned by our friends, family and loved ones.

For me, the ideal would be to spend just as many coins inside of our community as we spend outside of our community, because many of these boycotted brands still employ people who are creating small businesses on the side… in the hopes that they can someday step out into their entrepreneurship full time. Many of us – myself included – sell products and services that could use the love and support (and money!), so instead of keeping your pennies in your pocket, let’s see what we can do to spread them to those trying to venture out on their own to become the next Lisa Price, yes?

Many of my favorite blogging folks have put together amazing lists of businesses that you should be checking out today, so I’m going to share those first:

• First and foremost, a small business owned by a Black woman who has supported me for a very long time, Janet and her uplifting women’s clothing company, BraveChick. Make sure you check her out!
• Patrice shared an epic, amazing, fantastic, ultra-dope list of 101 Black-Owned Businesses You Should Be Supporting On Blackout Friday
• The Glamazons shared their list of Black-Owned Businesses that you should be checking out
• My girl Fran, of Hey Fran Hey, put together the most bohemian-chic list I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Good grief. The slayage, I can’t even.
• FlyGirlBlog created a super visually-appealing list full of bright, colorful, and stunning Black-owned stores with products for men and women
• My boo Marie from The Curvy Fashionista has the ill, epic, phenomenal Cyber Monday list for the curvy runway walker in you
• Huffington Post – I know, right? – has an amazing list of Etsy shops owned and operated by Black folks all over the place
• I want to personally shout out Onion, Whitney Mero’s line of stunning gowns, maxi dresses, jumpsuits, and other fly-fashion amazingness for the classy, the curvy, and everyone else; I buy from her every year when she comes to Brooklyn at the DanceAfrica Bazaar, and I encourage you to give her a look
• All these amazing women I know make hair and body creams with different scents and oil combinations – Ixora Botanical Beauty, La Bella Body Care, Anu Essentials (a local Brooklyn brand whose creator owns the shop my daughter attends!) – and all are worthy of your support
• The Support a Sista directory full of businesses owned by Black Women
• The Around the Way app, an app created by a Black woman, lists Black-owned businesses in your area and is free

That being said, many of the fitness and activewear-related deals found across the web today will also be available well into early next week, so don’t worry. If you are choosing to boycott, you won’t be missing out on much by saving your coins until tomorrow.

The deals I could find are listed below. And, as always, any purchases made using my links posted here will support A Black Girl’s Guide to Weight Loss!

Adidas

• 20% Off Already Reduced + 30% off track jackets, accessories & outerwear with code BLACKFRIDAY at adidas

Barnes & Noble

• Save 10% on New Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 NOOK® + get $200 Free Content – BN Member Exclusive only at Barnes & Noble! (y’all know I’m all about reading a good book about health, food, or fitness!)

Blendtec

• 
  $50 off Selected Models of Blenders Now Through Cyber Monday!

Carbon38

• Shop THE Black Friday Sale and get 20% off
• Fearless and Flawless for under $100!

eSportsOnline.com

• Exercise Equipment – 20% Off
• Pedometers – 20% Off
• Sports Gifts For Her – 20% Off
• Sports Gifts For Him – 20% Off
• Sports Gifts For Kids – 20% Off
• 20% Off + Free Shipping on 20,000 Sporting Goods, Games, Fitness Products and More at eSportsonline. Use Code E4

Famous Footwear

• Buy One, Get One Half Off PLUS 15% off with code THKGV15 or Rewards members take an additional 20% off with code THKGV20. Valid through 11/30.
• Buy One, Get One Half Off PLUS 15% off with code THKGV15 or Rewards members take an additional 20% off with code THKGV20. Valid through 11/30.
• Buy One Get a Second Pair Half Off + Free Shipping on $75+. Valid through 12/6.

Finish Line

• Black Friday Door buster! Garmin Vivofit, originally $129.99, now just $75, only at FinishLine.com
• Cyber Monday Exclusive: Women’s Leggings up to 40% OFF @ FinishLine.com, Cyber Monday only!
• Cyber Monday Exclusive: Men’s and Women’s Running Shoes Up to 50% OFF @ FinishLine.com, now through 12/1 only
• Cyber Monday Exclusive: Kids’ Shoes Under $40 @ FinishLine.com, now through 12/1 only
• Get up to 50% off Women’s Footwear during the Weekend Warrior Sale at FinishLine.com!
• Up to 40% off Women’s Apparel during the Weekend Warrior Sale at FinishLine.com!

FYE

• Cyber Monday 30% OFF Everything plus FREE Shipping at fye.com Code=ANTLERS Offer good 12/1-12/2
• Health documentaries, Fitness DVDs, and more for 20% off
  

Gaiam

• Black Friday Sale – Save Up To 85% On Select Items & Get Free Shipping On Any Order Over $100 At Gaiam.com! Click Here!
• Cyber Monday Sale – Save Up To 80% On Select Items & Get Free Shipping On Any Order Over $100 At Gaiam.com! Click Here!
• Get 2 DVDs for just $16.98 At Gaiam.com! A $60 value & A Savings Of Over 70%! Click Here!

Manduka

• 25% off Storewide until 12/2. Use code: THOUGHTFULLY

Modell’s

• Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special – FREE SHIPPING NO MINIMUM AT MODELLS.com! CLICK HERE! Good 11/27 through 12/1/14!

Nike

• Take an extra 25% off clearance at Nike.com with code DOMINATE. Offer valid 11.24 through 12.2

Nordstrom

• Up to 40% OFF Savings Flurry at Nordstrom. FREE Shipping. FREE Returns.

Old Navy

• Starting 11/27: EVERYTHING’S ON SALE (including Old Navy Activewear!), UP TO 50% OFF EVERYTHING ONLINE + 50% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE, ENDS 11/28, online & in stores, at Old Navy. Ends 11/28/14. Restrictions apply.

PUMA

• Black Friday Sale at PUMA – Up to 30% off PLUS take an additional 30% off with code BLACKFRIDAY + free shipping – exclusions apply -valid 11/26 – 11/30
• Cyber Monday at PUMA – Buy more, save more with free shipping! Save 20% on $75-$99.99 – Save 30% on $100-$149.99 – Save 40% on $150+ Valid 12/1 -12/3

Reebok Spartan Race

• Cyber Monday Offer! Battle the Course Not the Cart. Save 20% off All U.S. Reebok Spartan Races & Spartan Shop Products! Use Code: CYBER20 at checkout. Valid 12/1/14 through 11:59pm EST 12/5/14. Register for a Race Now!

Road Runner Sports

• Big Cyber Weekend Savings! VIP’s Save 20% Off Sitewide. Use offer code CX14Y609. Some exclusions apply. 11/29-12/2

Shoes.com

• Black Friday Sale: 30% Off Sale Items with code BLACK. Valid through 11/29.
• 25% Off + Free Shipping with code CYBER. Valid 12/1.

Target

• 30% off Eddie Bauer and R-Way by ZeroXposure Outerwear with code SAVE30, valid 11/16-11/29
• Target’s Black Friday Special: Deals on fitness gear, wristbands, headphones, and more

This list will continuously be updated throughout the weekend, so keep checking back for more!

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