Shop at local Black-owned businesses Shop at local Black-owned businesses Richard Pennyman, owner of American Soul Kitchen and Bar at 164 Scott St. in Meriden, Tues., Nov. 12, 2019. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement Deja Durant, owner of Mind, Body & Soul Food, talks about the first week of business at the 511 W. Main St. restaurant, Fri., Jul. 24, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Krystal Jones, owner of Legendz Barbershop, 246 W. Main St., Meriden, Thurs., May 14, 2020. Jones is wary of opening amid the pandemic and the impact the rules will have on operating her business. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal February 17, 2021 03:30PM By Faith Williams, Record-Journal staff Looking to support local Black-owned businesses? Here is a list of area businesses to get you started. In addition, more than 1,200 Black-owned businesses from around the state can be found at shopblackct.com. According to the organizationâs website, the mission of  shopblackct âis to challenge structural racism and transform the legacy of economic and social inequity in the U.S. by providing a platform to drive business to and awareness of local Black-owned businesses.â