About our company
Our Story
The three co-founders — Love-Leigh Trimiew, Layla Nielsen, and Natalie Robinson — grew up in the Washington, D.C. area, where their twin mothers, Kelly and Maze Tesfaye started the iconic restaurant and nightclub Twins Jazz of over 30 years. Their family story inspired them to start HellaBlack.com.
Our Mission is simple
to create a one-stop destination to find quality Black-owned products with a focus on and appreciation for sought after brands and products from around Africa & the Black Diaspora.
When we support Black-owned businesses, we invest in our communities and strengthen our local economies. Shopping HellaBlack in turn supports families, employees and other business owners -- all things that build economic strength and celebrate the richness of Black culture.
HellaBlack is a community-curated marketplace, powered by a team of digital marketing, UX, supply chain & logistics, and customer service experts who are skilled in driving revenue across digital platforms. Find an array of Black-owned niche product lines to your classic staples, or become a seller and expose your brand visibility to thousands of consumers looking for Black-owned products.
At HellaBlack, you will discover hair care essentials, one-of-a-kind jewelry and global garments, statement pieces for your home, or the next dope visual masterpiece. Stay on the lookout for special offerings with some of the best brands in the business.
#ShopHellaBlack
Meet The Founders
Love- Leigh Trimiew
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
Layla Nielsen
Chief Marketing Officer, Co-Founder
Natalie Robinson
Head of Supplier Relations, Co-Founder
Love- Leigh Trimiew
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
Layla Nielsen
Chief Marketing Officer, Co-Founder
Natalie Robinson
Head of Supplier Relations, Co-Founder
Kadidja Nimley
Head of Content
Jeanine White
Lead UX Designer
Shay Hampton
Business Development Consultant
Tisha Cuffee
Art Director
Christine Alexis
Social Media Manager
Ehime Ora
Artist & Storyteller
Our Timeline
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2018 - Today
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September 2019
Website prototype developed
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July 2020
Mashable Article Press recognition
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November 2020
Beta Testing Phase
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January 2021
Website Go Live
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October 2018
HellaBlack™ Concept & Research
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April 2019
HellaBlack™ company officially formed
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June 2020
Launched Kickstarter campaign
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August 2020
Raised Kickstarter capital goal
Blavity Article press recognition
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December 2020
Vendor onboarding phase
Our Timeline
2018 - Today
-
September 2019
Website prototype developed
-
October 2018
HellaBlack™ Concept & Research
-
April 2019
HellaBlack™ company officially formed
-
June 2020
Launched Kickstarter campaign
-
July 2020
Mashable Article Press recognition
-
August 2020
Raised Kickstarter capital goal
Blavity Article press recognition
-
November 2020
Beta Testing Phase
-
December 2020
Vendor onboarding phase
-
January 2021
Website Go Live