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Memphis, TN

Reclaiming coffee culture through education and community engagement centered on Black history and identity.

• Mission: Reclaiming coffee culture by honoring its African roots and promoting Black heritage through education and community engagement.  
• Innovation: The first all-Black coffee supply chain, linking Ethiopia to Memphis, TN, and fostering cultural congruence for Black Americans.  
• Cultural Impact: Promotes Black identity and challenges the gentrification of coffee culture, using coffee as a vehicle for social change and empowerment.  
• Community Engagement: Runs educational initiatives like the Anti-Gentrification Cxffee Club, Barista Exchange Program, and Specialist-in-Training program to develop career pathways and cultural exchange.  
• Leadership: Founded by Bartholomew Jones and Renata Henderson, Cxffeeblack is a Black-owned company driven by personal and familial connections to coffee.  
• Strategic Vision: Focused on expanding its impact by uplifting the community and educating about the significance of Blackness in the coffee narrative.  

Cxffeeblack is a mission-driven coffee company that aims to honor and reclaim the rich history of coffee through a Black cultural lens. Founded by Bartholomew Jones and Renata Henderson, the company seeks to educate and inspire the community about the origins of coffee, which trace back to Africa, while simultaneously creating a unique space that fosters cultural congruence and relativity for Black Americans.

By building an all-Black supply chain and focusing on community engagement, Cxffeeblack not only sells coffee but also acts as a cultural ambassador, connecting the Black experience in Memphis with its roots in Ethiopia. The founders’ personal stories of their familial connections to coffee serve as a testament to the significance of this beverage in Black history.

Through their offerings, Cxffeeblack aims to challenge the gentrification of coffee culture and promote a narrative that values Black heritage and authenticity. The fundraising initiative is designed to support the growth of this vision, allowing Cxffeeblack to expand its impact and continue its mission of uplifting and educating the community about the importance of Blackness in the coffee narrative.

Company Info

Cxffeeblack is a coffee company creating an all-Black supply chain and providing educational programs focused on coffee and cultural exchange.

Cxffeeblack is a community-focused coffee company founded in 2019 by Bartholomew Jones and Renata Henderson. The company is committed to returning coffee to its African roots while fostering an equitable Black future. Cxffeeblack is known for creating the first all-Black coffee supply chain from Ethiopia to Memphis, TN. Through its educational initiatives, the company runs the Anti-Gentrification Cxffee Club in Memphis, the Barista Exchange Program, and the Specialist-in-Training program, offering cultural exchanges and career development in coffee specialties. Cxffeeblack has been widely recognized for its innovative work in the coffee industry.