Long lines of people wait to support Black Farmers' Market in Raleigh

Long lines of people waited in the muggy heat with masks on their faces to support local black-owned businesses at the Black Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

Posted 7:56 p.m. Jun 28, 2020 — Updated 11:02 p.m. Jun 28, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. — Long lines of people waited in the muggy heat with masks on their faces to support local black-owned businesses at the Black Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

Lines began forming around 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon when the Black Farmers' Market opened for business.

"Now more than ever let's come together to support black business and black farmers," read the Facebook event.

'Black joy is resistance' reads a sign at the Black Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

According to the Black Farmers' Market map, 26 locally-owned businesses were featured, selling everything from lemonade to skin care to fresh veggies and fruits from black farmers.

Businesses like PorePeople, Zapples, OMG Lemonade, Leola's Kitchen and Utamaduni Uzuru were listed.

Signs reminding people to wear masks and only walk one direction were placed around the market and on the map, helping keep crowds safe from COVID-19. Organizers published 'Market Safety' guidelines, like maintaining social distancing and utilizing hand washing stations. Vendors wore gloves and masks.

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