About Melanin Connections
Empowering Black Communities. Elevating Black Businesses.
Melanin Connections is a Black-owned business directory created to spotlight and support Black excellence across Kansas City and the surrounding areas. Whether you're searching for trusted businesses, can’t-miss deals, or local events rooted in culture and community — we’re your go-to hub.
Why We Exist:
To help our people discover and support Black-owned businesses, exclusive promotions, and community events in the Kansas City metro area.
To help Black-owned businesses — whether established or new and up-and-coming — expand their reach, gain visibility, and connect with more local customers.
How We Support Our Community
Find Trusted Black-Owned Businesses
Explore a growing directory of Black-owned businesses in your area. From barbershops to boutiques, consultants to creatives — you’ll find key details like business hours, contact info, reviews, and more, all in one place.
Save with Deals & Discounts
Support local and save money while doing it. Browse exclusive offers from KC businesses and pass the word to friends and family.
Stay Connected to Culture
Catch every pop-up, panel, and community event. Melanin Connections helps you stay in the loop with what’s happening around Kansas City’s vibrant Black community.
We Keep It Fresh
Our directory is updated daily with new business listings, so there’s always something new to discover.
If you see a business that belongs to you or someone you know, make sure to claim the listing to keep it active and ensure accurate info is available to the community.
Adding your business is simple — just click “List My Business” and fill out the form with your details.
We also reach out directly to business owners to give them the opportunity to claim their listing, so their presence stays active and visible to the public.
How We Help Black-Owned Businesses
Boost Online Visibility
With 97% of consumers searching online for products and services, your business needs to be visible. We help you show up and stand out.
Improve Search Results
Our directory helps improve your search engine ranking so that your business is easier to find on platforms like Google.
Reach More Customers
People are searching for businesses like yours every day — we help them find you.
No Contracts. No Hidden Fees.
You can cancel your listing anytime — no contracts, no pressure, and absolutely no hidden fees.
Join the Movement
Melanin Connections is more than a directory — it’s a mission to support, uplift, and connect Black-owned businesses and the communities they serve. Whether you're an established name or just getting started, there’s a place for you here.
Shop local. Support Black. Stay connected.
Claim your listing. Add your business. Let’s grow together.
Limited time offer... Claim/Add your Business
Use Code: BDAY for 50% off your listing ~ forever!
How to Manage Your Listing
If you see your business is already listed on the website:
Click Claim This Listing
Choose the plan that best fits your business
Enter your information
Use code BDAY for 50% off — forever
Important: Write down your login name and number for your records
Once complete, you will have access to:
Update your listing
Edit your bio and contact details
Add or update photos
How to Add Your Business to Melanin Connections
Click List My Business
Choose the plan that best fits your business
Create your account
Use code BDAY for 50% savings — forever
Complete your account setup
Manage your listing: add your bio, contact details, and any relevant information
If you need support, please email us — we’re here to help!