UNITED BY THE CARIBBEAN

A collection created by Bombas’ Black employees, influenced by the Caribbean, and brought to life by the people who inspire us and their communities.

MEET OUR COLLABORATORS

Earnest Flowers owns Earnest Foods in Queens, NY, a grocery store that provides natural and organic foods to its local community. It’s the only Black-owned natural and organic grocery store in NYC, with almost 50 of its products supplied by Black farmers and businesses.

“I’m from dual heritage within the African diaspora. My father’s from Alabama, and my mother’s from Jamaica, West Indies, and I am very proud of that. Part of what I do is to pay homage to that. Having so many Caribbean and Southern small businesses within my grocery store is really a big deal to me.

One of the best ways of giving back is by helping increase someone’s net worth, by helping them build their business so that they can pass it down to further generations. Whether it’s an idea of their grandmother’s recipe and now they want to make a sauce and do it professionally, or if they've been a caterer and they want to put a brand on an item, we help them with that.”

“I’m from dual heritage within the African diaspora. My father’s from Alabama, and my mother’s from Jamaica, West Indies, and I am very proud of that. Part of what I do is to pay homage to that. Having so many Caribbean and Southern small businesses within my grocery store is really a big deal to me.

One of the best ways of giving back is by helping increase someone’s net worth, by helping them build their business so that they can pass it down to further generations. Whether it’s an idea of their grandmother’s recipe and now they want to make a sauce and do it professionally, or if they've been a caterer and they want to put a brand on an item, we help them with that.”

“I’m from dual heritage within the African diaspora. My father’s from Alabama, and my mother’s from Jamaica, West Indies, and I am very proud of that. Part of what I do is to pay homage to that. Having so many Caribbean and Southern small businesses within my grocery store is really a big deal to me.

One of the best ways of giving back is by helping increase someone’s net worth, by helping them build their business so that they can pass it down to further generations. Whether it’s an idea of their grandmother’s recipe and now they want to make a sauce and do it professionally, or if they've been a caterer and they want to put a brand on an item, we help them with that.”

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St. Lucian-born Chef Shorne Benjamin is the chef and owner of new age Caribbean restaurant Fat Fowl in Brooklyn, NY. With career highlights like an annual presentation at the James Beard House, and an appearance on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay, Chef Shorne infuses his food with the evocative flavors of his roots.

“Connecting with my roots is a part of my inspiration. I get inspiration from someone like Bob Marley—how his mindset is one of courage. For me, cooking is showing people “don’t be scared of what your culture is or your accent.” It’s who you are. It differentiates you and makes you unique. Connecting with my roots is cooking for my community, to provide a good source of nutrients and Fat Fowl represents that.”

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Master Herbalist Karen Rose owns Sacred Vibes Apothecary in Brooklyn, NY, a store, community space, and outlet for her teaching and healing modalities. Inspiration for her work comes from her native home of Guyana, where African, Caribbean, and Latin American traditions deeply influence plant medicine and community healing.

“My heritage means everything to me. I walk around as a proud Caribbean in my skin everyday and I love it. “

“Through my work in herbalism, I hope to create a remembrance. We grew up with our grandmothers and grandfathers making bush medicine. We didn’t look at bush medicine as ‘alternative.’ Actually, it was our first source. So this work creates a way for people to be like, “Yeah, I remember that, I remember my grandmother doing that,” and encourages folks to use that as part of their daily routine for wellness.”

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THE BLACK HIVE COLLECTION:
CARIBBEAN EDITION

Daymond John is an entrepreneur, speaker, best-selling author, and investor on ABC series Shark Tank. He's the founder, president, and CEO of FUBU, and an investor in many companies (ours included). Today, he works to open doors for the next generation of entrepreneurs and creatives.

“I’m Trinidadian on my father’s side. I myself am a Black man, and I see that as a source of strength. Growing up and experiencing racism and prejudice head on only fueled me to want to work that much harder to prove these bigots wrong. My heritage reminds me that even if I have to hustle twice as hard as some people from different backgrounds, I can pull off that hustle and I can get twice the results.

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With roots in Jamaica, Trinidad, Gendada, and Aruba, Ria & Kevol Graham bring it all together at Kokomo, a Caribbean-inspired restaurant the couple owns in Brooklyn, NY. The restaurant celebrates Caribbean culture and cuisine, creating a welcoming environment to experience the vibrant flavors, music, and art of the region.

Food, music, and dancing unite the Caribbean. I feel like that's something that all Caribbean islands love to do. I would also say the power of storytelling. We tell it to entertain, we tell it to preserve our history, to pass down knowledge. It's something that connects every single Island.” —Ria

“Music definitely unites and brings our cultures together. Regardless of our individual cultural background, music is deeply embedded in Caribbean culture. Reggae and Soca have a universal appeal that brings people together and helps us celebrate unity.” —Kevol

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Sisters Reisha Holder & Reishelle Maynard are the costume designers and creators behind Ramajay International, a Carnival mas band participating in New York, Miami, and Trinidad Carnival parades. Born in Trinidad from parents deeply involved in the tradition, this female-led band is known for their inclusivity and elaborate creativity.

“Carnival is for everyone. Any age group, any sexual orientation. We embrace everyone and everyone should be able to feel it when they put that costume on. Ramajay is an old folk word from Trinidad that means ‘to like yourself.’ So we want to make sure that when people come and play mas at Ramajay, they’re liking themself.” — Reishelle

“We do everything from start to finish within our band. Not to toot our own horn, but this is a male-dominated industry and we are two females who carry the whole band. We both have kids, and hopefully one day they will also take this and keep the culture alive.” — Reisha

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Award-winning recording artist and producer Devon Martin known as Lyrikal is one of the biggest Soca artists from Trinidad & Tobago. His music has taken him on tours across the world, from London to Ghana to Berlin to Bermuda.

“Something that unifies the Caribbean is Soca. It’s a kinda music that don’t carry no segregations.”

“⁠The impact I hope to create through my music is basically to lift the spirits and bring happiness to the people.”

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Designed to Give Back

One Purchased = One Donated to organizations servicing housing insecure populations across the Caribbean. Over 60,000 pairs have already committed to the region through Salvation Army Puerto Rico & Virgin Island Division, a Giving Partner who helps distribute donations to smaller organizations throughout the Caribbean.