ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — The Melanin Market at The Legacy Drama House returned for its third year on Saturday and featured several local businesses and vendors.
While the main focus of the market is to support black-owned businesses and create more economic opportunities, organizers say everyone is welcome.
Vendors at the market sold a variety of products such as food, jewelry, and makeup.
Mary Bisbee Burrows, Executive Director of Legacy Drama House, explained the history of the market and how it all started during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“During Covid, we decided to start the melanin market because people were afraid to go out, so we decided to have this vendor market outside in the parking lot where people could feel more comfortable,” said Mary Bisbee Burroughs, executive director of Legacy Drama House. “I can socially distance myself, but it would still be an opportunity to support a small business.”
This year’s market opened in May and will be open every third Saturday of the month until closing in September.
