Disclaimer

Effective date: June 12, 2026

Ownership status is owner-declared

"Black-owned" status reflects what business owners have declared — on their own Google or Yelp business profiles, or directly to us through attestation. We verify those declarations against public data, but we do not independently audit company ownership records.

License checks reflect public records at a point in time

⚖ License-Verified means our automated system found an active license in the relevant public state database on the date shown. Licenses can lapse, be suspended, or be revoked at any time. Always confirm current licensure directly with the state board before hiring a licensed professional.

Advertising disclosure (FTC)

Listings marked "Featured" are paid placements. The order of some results is influenced by Featured status, which is always labeled. Verification badges are never for sale.

No professional advice

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Independence

BlackOwnedCity is an independent platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google, Yelp, any state licensing board, any chamber of commerce, or any certification organization. All trademarks belong to their owners.

Demo data during early launch

While we roll out city by city, some pages may show clearly-labeled demo placeholders. Demo entries are marked "Demo" and are replaced with real, verified businesses as our coverage expands.