How you can support black-owned businesses in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- "How can I help?" It's a sentiment humans are sharing during a time of uncertainty.

As Black Lives Matter protests continue in response to incidents of police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, black communities seek justice from those in power and asking authorities to listen.They are also asking for tangible action from the cities they live in.

The Houston community can be a catalyst to such change by supporting black-owned businesses.

Here are some of the African American-owned businesses in the Houston area that ABC13 has covered through our positive content platform - Localish:

Protekt Your Krown hair care

Shop online at https://www.protektyourkrown.com/

• Hank's Ice Cream

This is the Houston ice cream shop Beyonce just has to stop at!

• Burns BBQ

Have you ever craved a 10 lb baked potato?

Turkey Leg Hut in Houston proves it is worth the wait

• Sienna Wings

Missouri City teen's wing sauce business is hot stuff

• Triple J's BBQ

When you eat at Triple J's Smokehouse, you're family!

• Houston Sauce Pit

Houston Sauce Pit has been serving vegan BBQ in Texas since January 2020.

• Breakfast Klub

• Theragood Deeds

Houston Police Officer Sheldon Theragood inspires local teens to give back.