To accelerate equality for the black community by connecting black businesses with conscious consumers.
Katika is a black business discovery platform that connects people to trusted local black businesses and empowers customers to share their experiences through reviews on our platform. Katika's mission is to empower and uplift Black-owned businesses by providing a platform that celebrates their contributions, connects them with communities, and fosters economic growth. By leveraging technology and innovative solutions, Katika is dedicated to closing the digital divide, ensuring that Black entrepreneurs have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive in today's digital economy. Through events, digital platforms, and community engagement, Katika creates opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and sustainable success.
We empower shoppers to actively patron and transact with local black businesses using our platform.
Katika provides a space for sharing common goals, attitudes, and interests in order to collectively advance the black community.
Black culture encompasses backgrounds of Afro-Latinos, Afro-Carribeans, African-Americans, and Africans. We celebrate this rich and diverse history by making it easy to connect conscious consumers to all black businesses.
Katika, the brainchild of Howard University graduate Jason M. Coles, is a testament to his passion for supporting Black-owned businesses. Based in his hometown of Philadelphia, Jason leverages his diverse experience across various industries to provide invaluable business guidance to small Black businesses. His years as an IT professional for private corporations have equipped him with a unique skill set to help these businesses thrive in the digital age.
