Westgate Mall Opens Pop-Up Market For Black History Month

BROCKTON, MA — The Westgate Mall will team with Black Owned Brockton to present a special Pop-Up Market in celebration of Black History Month in two weeks.

From Friday, Feb. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 20, the Black-owned Brockton pop-up market at Westgate Mall will promote talented local businesses of color.

Shoppers will find a rotating selection of vendors featuring unique gift items including curated art, apparel, beauty products, home décor, and more from local black-owned businesses.

Featured vendors include Claridee Creations, Jewel Stacks, KWENDA, Coco Butter Confections, Afrocentric Bag Lady, Sweet Glam, and Montfleur Duvin.

With over 1,000 members and supporters throughout the City of Brockton, Black Owned Brockton was launched in June 2020 as a business advocacy organization. Black Owned Brockton's mission is to bridge the opportunity divide by ensuring that local black and brown small businesses in Brockton gain visibility, access to resources and consistent support that will empower and improve economic sustainability.

"Westgate Mall and Black Owned Brockton have partnered to curate a diverse, quality shopping and cultural experience celebrating African American and Caribbean businesses," explains Shaleah Gilmer, Founder of Black Owned Brockton. "This market truly represents the community's growth and continued support for black businesses."

The pop-up market will run from Friday, Feb. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 20 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, visit BlackOwnedBrockton.com.