About Us – The 1887 First Online Marketplace

The 1887 First Online Marketplace is the digital home of Black excellence, entrepreneurship, and economic power.

Built from the success of the 1887 Night Market in Historic Eatonville, FL, our online marketplace connects shoppers with the best Black-owned brands, creators, and makers across the country 24/7.

This platform was created to solve a real problem:
Too many talented Black businesses have great products but lack systems, visibility, and consistent customers.
Too many shoppers want to support Black-owned brands but don’t have one trusted place to find them.

We built the solution.

Our Mission

To empower Black entrepreneurs with the tools, exposure, and technology they need to scale while giving consumers instant access to quality products they can trust. This marketplace is more than a store; it’s a movement toward ownership, legacy, and community wealth.

What Makes Us Different

✔ Curated Black-Owned Brands
We hand-select vendors who deliver high-quality products, excellent service, and a commitment to growth.

✔ Vendor Development & Support
Every vendor joins a community focused on scaling—from brand strategy to customer service to marketing systems.
When you shop here, you’re supporting businesses being coached to win.

✔ Culture, Community & Commerce
This marketplace is powered by the same energy that built the 1887 Night Market—unity, culture, and economic empowerment.
Every purchase strengthens the ecosystem.

✔ A Trusted Shopping Experience
Shop confidently. Every vendor has a detailed profile, product policies, and clear communication standards to protect both customers and sellers.

Why We Exist

Because Black businesses deserve more than temporary hype they deserve structure, systems, and sustainability.
And our community deserves a marketplace that reflects our culture, our creativity, and our legacy.

The 1887 First Marketplace is where culture meets commerce and where Black businesses grow up not just show up.

Join the movement. Shop with purpose. Build Black wealth.