COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We are beyond grateful for all of the dc local businesses that supported us in one way or another to help bring these stories to life.
The only organization in DC offering youth housing, like for Simone's brother Rashad in episode 4. We're very thankful for Sasha Bruce for opening their do
Please consider donating to this wonderful organization, here.
The colorful & vibrant store Najae tries to sell her clothes in episode one. Black-owned.
Visit Fia and her store at 806 Upshur St NW.
Korean Taco Grill. So good you'll want the whole menu. Numerous locations throughout DC.
Local bike shop located in the heart of Georgetown. Seen in episode 8!
1034 33rd St NW
A historic space for creative women in the arts, opening their doors for filming, editing, team meetings, and more. Check out their IG @penartsDC for events or stop by at 1300 17th St NW.
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Falafel sandwiches and bowls for all the veggie and vegan lovers out there. Amsterdam Falafel sponsored a day of filming meals for all cast & crew.
Locations throughout DC!
An ethical coffee shop that opened their doors for a scene that we cut from Sasha's episode. They're coffee is directly and fairly traded from Rwanda.
Located at 621 Pennsylvania Ave SE
A colorful and worldly tea shop we filmed in for a scene that got cut in episode 7. Black-owned.
Located at 1847 7th St NW.
Designer behind Gene's fabulous dress. Sourced from Nubian Hueman. Black-owned.
Visit their store at the Anacostia Arts Center
Where Najae tried to get a job as a waitress that one time. Black-owned.
Visit Smith Commons on H street x 12th block.
Voted Best Pet Shop In DC by City Paper's Best Of DC!
Seen in Episode 8!
733 8th St SE
Black-owned and women-owned. Plants, flowers, cards. Shop here.
1026 U St NW
Where Anthony Oakes told jokes and Najae did spoken word in episode one. Black-owned.
Visit this historic gem at 2714 Georgia Ave NW.
Fun and eclectic shoes, designed in Vancouver, Canada. Find these shoes in Georgetown.
1265 Wisconsin Ave NW
A sweet bakery that opened their doors to let us film on a last minute request. This coffeeshop was once located in Georgetown, but has now closed.
Not only did they let us film in their DC location, but they sponsored a full crew meal!! Seen on episode 8 and also on the Food Network!
2418 Wisconsin Ave NW
One of the sweetest family owned natural soap and body product shops in the District. Featured in episode 8! Black-owned.
311 8th St NE
The lovely print shop in the opening of episode 2. They may have messed up Gene's order in the show, but in reality they get the job done.
Visit for all paper & printing needs at 1803 Florida Ave NW.
The gallery Gene displayed her artwork for the first time in episode 2. A special space for black arts, history, and community. Black & woman owned.
Find the gallery at 3200 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE.
The yummiest fast-casual Indian spot that sponsored a day's filming for the entire cast & crew.
Find this flavorful food at 415 7th St NW.
A creative digital agency located in Eastern Market. We filmed the final party scene here!
Bar and restaurant located on 14th street. Great managers and welcoming space.
1833 14th St NW
Sourced vintage items to help style our main characters. This boutique is located in the Anacostia Arts Center and is also Black-owned.
Very yummy pizza. They also offer salad bowls and other craft items. Multiple locations throughout the DMV.
One of the very first people to invest in GROWN the web series. Green is a a spoken word artist, educator, motivational speaker and runs his org LMS Voice.
Definitely one of the top three spots to get tacos. Vegetarian approved. They fed our entire production crew for a meal! Locations throughout the district.
All vegan everything. The kale salad, mac and cheese, fried chikin is just a few of their menu items. So Good and Black-owned.
2928 Georgia Ave NW
Loc and Natural hair salon that is most definitely Black-owned and home of vibrant and talented stylists.
402 8th St NE
These dangerously delicious pies sponsored a full cast & crew meal.
Get your slice ~ savory or sweet ~ at 1339 H St NE, Washington, DC.
Sasha's debut outfit in episode one. Styled by Skye Ellis.
Visit this chic n sleek boutique at 1924 8th St NW Suite 115.
The sweater Najae's fake boo let her borrow in episode three.
Check out all 2heads designs at @agapemarketinggroup
Fast & healthy mediterranean bowls sponsored multiple cast & crew meals.
They've got restaurants around the city. Special s/o to the Dupont location.
KICKSTARTER BACKERS
This series was made a reality because of your initial support and belief in us and these stories. Because of you, we can, and we did! And we are forever grateful.
Jasmine Franklin
Bonnie Horton
Noy Davis
Albe Santiago
Summer Ellis
Claudia Cummings
Mark Reese
Paula Steiner
Jiro Baskin
Kendra Stubbs
Michel Anthony Le Gendre
Brie Lauture
Jamie Cahill
Jazmine Vick
Ann Karrar
Jason Biehl
Armani Reed
Sean Ramsure
Brahms Guignard
Sasha Love
Keyana West
Charnessa Lizama
Eva Spinola
Jordan Hall
Rosa Gandler
Ellen Donahue
Toye Adenekan
Alexandria Arnold
Annie Mejaes
Kelli Murbach
Rabiah Harris
Samantha Guerra
Jazmine Ramos
Jayy Thomp
Brittany Thomas
Nadia Tawfiq
Lei Ballard
Lyla Wakut
Cristian Biviano
Blaine Morries
Jeana Shea
Darris Jordan
Daquanna Harrison
Kurt Williamson
Brianna Farrar
Warren Oliver
Emily Lyons
Holly Bass
Justin Coop
April Rock
Dion Bullock
Keturah Brown
Caroyln Anderson
Noreen Cahill
Jade Foster
Paul Duford
Dorian Morales
Ashanti Jackson
Sean Gillis
Jamillah Joy
Dana Miranda
Melissa Regan
Kate McGowan
Trevon Offley
Roy Abdo
Sara Triana Mitchell
Ross Williams
CJ
Anna Correia
Anaïs Amin
Heidi Draushak
Chante Harris
Brian Billups
Emily Shea
Daquisha Barber
Chloe Rosenburg
Thomas Kivney
Chasity Santiago
Denisha Perks
Damali Omolade
Zina Foston
Tim Kang
Dimitri Tessier
Ashley Nelle-Davis
Grace Gohke
Dan Schiraldi
Paul Levy
Scott Burkhardt
Jennifer Rae
Aric Jenkins
Annie O'Reilly
Bradley Belanger
Edward Quinones
Amara Azubuike
Brenda Hayes
Caitlin Corcoran
Megan Janicki
Sarah Roche
Jameka Haggins
Caroline Scown
Lily Karlin
Chris Munden
Abir Eldada
AJ Rios
Jodi Gomes
Evangeline Aneke
Shailka Shoulders
Krystal Ramseur
Kaelyn Dacosta
Kelsey Kourafas
Kristen Pulkstenis
Desiree Okoh
Joya Corr
Yemariam Mamo
Galen Hon
Michael Hudson
Erica McGreevy
Irene Glowinski
Randy Horton
Sarah Solomon
Arunas Zukauskai
Rita Zukauskai
Dougty
Marianna Stikas
Renee Omolade
Rachael Robinson
Kathrene Gawel
Melissa Shapiro
Betty Haile
Katelyn Leda
Ally Anderson
Rachael Wummer
Galen Hon
Jhonny Maldonado
Jana Green
Shirley Gawel
Molly Holt
Ron Douglass
Cidney Klein
Candace Smith
Daniel Steiner
Stan McLaren
Jason Higley
Jasmine West
Jemal Price
Moira Cormier
Avalon McLaren
Joann Johnson
Blake Jones
Elissa Garr
Ariff McLaren
Samuel Okine
Jennifer Sheehan
Tatehona Kelly
Taryn Smith
Ingrid Lynt
Christopher Janson
Kristen Shannon
Raphael Garcia
Kenzie Antila
Tiara Davis
Amanda Pertierra
William Carter
Tovaun Anthony
Mya Rose
Brittney Vail
Aneesa Morine
Kathryn Bachtold
Stephanie Kos
Andie Vaught
Laura Blanco Morene
Liza Gillooly
Adebukola
Daniel Fitzgerald
Amy Scott
Jayme Epstein
Shaina Kuhn
Resean West
Brandon Na
Constance Robinson
Laura Habacker
Judy Richardson
Johnee Wilson
Dr. Evelyn Wofford
Terry West
Melodie Miranda West
