What is Rise and Lyft?

Rise and Lyft is the Black Community's Operating System — a platform to discover and support over 43,000 Black-owned businesses across 50+ countries, find jobs, explore events, read spotlights, and connect with the global African diaspora.

Is Rise and Lyft free to use?

Yes. Browsing the directory, reading spotlights, and exploring events is always free. Business owners can also list their business at no cost.

How do I list my Black-owned business on Rise and Lyft?

Visit riseandlyft.com/businesses/add, fill in your business details, and submit for review. Once approved, your business appears in the directory for the community to discover and support.

How many Black-owned businesses are listed on Rise and Lyft?

Rise and Lyft currently lists over 43,000 Black-owned businesses spanning more than 50 countries and 120+ categories — from restaurants and salons to tech companies, law firms, and nonprofits.

What types of businesses can I find on Rise and Lyft?

You can find Black-owned businesses across 120+ categories including restaurants, barbershops, beauty salons, law firms, financial services, tech companies, health and wellness providers, nonprofits, retail shops, and much more.

How do I find Black-owned businesses near me?

Use the Map view at riseandlyft.com/map to browse businesses near your current location, or search by city in the directory at riseandlyft.com/businesses. The mobile app also supports location-based discovery.

Rise and Lyft — Discover and Support Black-Owned Businesses