Black History Month
Black History Month
Black-Owned Businesses by Current Buffalo Bills Players
Christian Benford
"Stylish Safari" Children's Book
With playful rhymes, relatable characters, and a vibrant message, Stylish Safari is a fun and uplifting tale, reminding children that being true to themselves is the best way to shine.
Christian Benford
47 Hearts Foundation
The mission of Christian's 47 Hearts Foundation is to uplift vulnerable individuals and families in the U.S. through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and community-driven solutions.
DeWayne Carter
Fat Boy Friday Merchandise
Centered around Carter's identity, work ethic, and connection with Bills Mafia, this collaboration features a signature Fat Boy Friday Design that we all know and love.
Ray Davis
RayDavisOfficial.com
Official merchandise for Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis.
Dion Dawkins
Shnow Gear
Dion's official online shop offering exclusive Shnow collections of apparel and other branded items.
Dion Dawkins
Dion's Dreamers
Dion Dawkins' official foundation, founded with the goal of providing mentorship and support to young men and women in underserved communities, as well as those in a place of mental, financial, or physical hardship.
Ty Johnson
Veii
Hybrid designs that merge fitness and fashion, providing performance-focused streetwear.
Joshua Palmer
Palmer Family Foundation
Creating measurable opportunities for youth to showcase their potential and strengthen communities
Greg Rousseau
The Rousseau Family Foundation
Greg's Foundation is an organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering children from low-income communities to achieve their educational and career goals.
Khalil Shakir
Shakir Family Foundation
The Shakir Family Foundation hosts numerous events yearly to support local animal rescues.
Buffalo Fashion Runway’s Black Carpet III
The Bills are proud to partner with Buffalo Fashion Runway for the third annual Black Carpet III event. This spectacular evening at Shea's Buffalo is dedicated to honoring Black History Month by celebrating the resilience, creativity, and influence of Black fashion through the ages.
This is more than a fashion show - it's a cultural production celebrating fashion, performance, storytelling and community. Join us for a night where Buffalo's creativity takes center stage in one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
Buffalo Fashion Runway Black Carpet II Fashion Show
The Bills were proud to partner with Buffalo Fashion Runway for the second annual Black Carpet II event. The spectacular evening was dedicated to honoring Black History Month by celebrating the resilience, creativity, and influence of Black fashion through the ages. Black Carpet II spotlit contemporary designs, talent, and the richness of Black culture, while paying tribute to the trailblazing journey of Black fashion. The night also highlighted and celebrated 10 distinguished Black Icons — influential leaders across various fields in Buffalo — with special awards, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the community.
Zeneta & Zaire’s Book Club
Zeneta & Zaire's Book Club Mission
Zeneta & Zaire's Book Club is dedicated to teaching children about diversity and inclusion through the power of books and education. By collecting and distributing books that focus on these themes, we are showing Black children that they can be main characters - in books, in life, in careers, and in our communities. We are encouraging them to learn about legendary African Americans who have blazed a trail in history, and who they can aspire to be like in their own lives. We believe that putting these books in the hands of children of all races and identities will act not only as a mirror, but as a window to the diversity that exists within our world. It is our belief that children will take charge of changing the hearts and minds of those who do not see the benefit of building relationships with people who do not look like them. The landscape of America is vibrant and diverse, and we are doing our part in making sure that what children read reflects that.
About Zeneta & Zaire's Book Club
For the fourth year, the Buffalo Bills are partnering with Zeneta & Zaire's Book Club for an annual Black History Month Story Hour. This month children from area schools will join Zeneta & Zaire's Book Club in their new space inside of Villa Maria College's Library. Zeneta & Zaire's Book Club Reading Nook now serves not only as a space for reading, but a place where children can go to dream bigger. Children will receive books about Black history, heroes and diversity, and other giveaways courtesy of the Book Club and the Buffalo Bills Foundation.
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Minority and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Resources
Developments By JEM, LLC
Developments by JEM offers a range of programs and services to support small business owners and individuals, including MBE and WBE Certification workshops. These workshops are designed to assist small regional businesses with their Erie County and New York State M/WBE certification applications.