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Father’s Day 2020 Gift Guide: Gifts That Giveback

Father’s Day 2020 Gift Guide: Gifts That Giveback

Father's Day 2020 Gift Guide: Gifts That Giveback

It’s certainly not the time to buy Dad sport tickets, a golf club membership, massage, or theater tickets. Heartbreaking times call for well thought out gifts. We’ve done the work for you by choosing items that giveback to applicable charities or are made by black-owned businesses. Let’s put our money where our mouths are!

Father’s Day is June 21st this year, which means you have JUST enough time to order anything on this list if you get on it now.

(*We’re using male pronouns in this article, but are fully aware that their are plenty of Papa’s who use different pronouns and names! This is a space for all of us.)

Father's Day 2020 Gift Guide: Gifts That Giveback
Father’s Day 2020 Gift Guide: Gifts That Giveback

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Protect this head with this classic cap which proclaims the tenant of all humanity.  All proceeds benefit Black Lives Matter.

Freedom Snapback Hat, $30 @blacklivesmatter.shop.capthat.com
Freedom Snapback Hat, $30 @blacklivesmatter.shop.capthat.com

Certain celebrities on cameo’s proceeds support NAACP Empowerment Programs! You buy your Dad a personalized message from his favorite celeb, artist, athlete, writer, etc – and NAACP gets the cash. Win/win. Click image for $5 off your first cameo.

Want to help...but not sure what to do? Request one of these celebrities and all proceeds support NAACP Empowerment Programs.
Want to help…but not sure what to do? Request one of these celebrities and all proceeds support NAACP Empowerment Programs.

Black-owned company Mateo is known for it’s elegant women’s jewelry.. but they also make these ineffably chic candles perfect for Dad’s man lair.

Black Onyx Candle by MATEO, $55 @mateonewyork.com
Black Onyx Candle by MATEO, $55 @mateonewyork.com

 

Black-owned Linoto linen company’s boxer shorts are made entirely from recovered and leftover fabric. They’re airy and elegant, and just the type of thing he should wear puttering around the house.

Linoto Linen Boxer Shorts, $34 @linoto.com
Linoto Linen Boxer Shorts, $34 @linoto.com

Black sister-owned company, McBride Sisters makes a hell of a Chardonnay, but the rest of their offerings are equally impressive. Send Pa this collection – he won’t stop thanking you!

McBride Certified: Luxe & Luscious Bundle, $119 @mcbridesisters.com
McBride Certified: Luxe & Luscious Bundle, $119 @mcbridesisters.com

He’s been wanting to go more plant-based, here are the black-penned cookbooks we most recommend for the turning of the carnivorous tides.

Order these books for a plant-based Papa Revolution!
Order these books for a plant-based Papa Revolution! (Photo by James Lee on Unsplash)

The big baller Dad may want something a little shinier. We love this thick Jade Trau gold bracelet, a % of all proceeds goes to support Covid19 related charities in NYC.

Tatum Thick Gold Chain Bracelet, $5,420 @jadetrau.com
Tatum Thick Gold Chain Bracelet, $5,420. @jadetrau.com

Black-owned coffee chain Red Bay Coffee makes these amazing mugs, which you can buy direct from them (click mug image) or on amazon here. Red Bay’s coffee roastery is running,  but its shops had to shut down and lost contracts with the offices of Facebook, Twitter and Airbnb – so supporting them by buying coffee and/ or products is the move.

Coffee Mug, $15 @redbaycoffee.com
Coffee Mug, $15 @redbaycoffee.com

Get his feet softs as a babies with this foot scrub set by black-owned Foot Nanny. Foot Nanny products are also available on amazon here.

Foot Nanny Gift Set, $130 @footnanny.com
Foot Nanny Gift Set, $130 @footnanny.com

It’s looking like face masks are going to be a part of our lives for a long, long time. Get Dad one with a message that benefits PETA’s intersectional work.

Tofu Never Caused a Pandemic Face Mask, $8.99

There’s nothing better than elegant man with a great pair of socks.  We are loving the clothes at black-owned The Folklore, who stock high-end and emerging designer brands from Africa and the diaspora, and serves as a cultural hub for contemporary brands, artists and creatives to showcase their personal stories.

MaXhosa MSOCK1 Socks, $25 @shopthefolklore.com
MaXhosa MSOCK1 Socks, $25 @shopthefolklore.com

Talk about an innovative idea, Handy Hats all have tiny pockets on the inside of the hat – perfect for a key or Credit Card/ ID (and frankly perfect for a protest!) We can see so many of our cool Dad homies in this hat;

 

 

 

Blue Tie Dye Bucket Hat, $15 @handyhats.com
Blue Tie Dye Bucket Hat, $15 @handyhats.com

Queer-owned company (hello, it’s Pride month!) Otherwild’s Passing Through A Thousand Lives Quilt made of recycled textiles, sequins, and paint is both art and function.  The bare basics Dad would be upgraded by this hanging on his wall, or on his couch if he’s fancy.

PASSING THROUGH A THOUSAND LIVES QUILT: Recycled textiles, sequins, and paint By Christi Johnson 2018, $1200 @otherwild.com
PASSING THROUGH A THOUSAND LIVES QUILT: Recycled textiles, sequins, and paint By Christi Johnson 2018, $1200 @otherwild.com

Did you know front-line responders get a special discount on Bose products? Well, they do. But if you’re not a responder, these Bose sunglass frames are audio sunglasses with open ear headphones and bluetooth connectivity perfect for being out in our current climate. With more and more research coming out that Covid19 can come through the eyes (fun!) – sunglasses are recommended. Why not be able to blast “Fight The Power” on your walk for all to hear, or to record via your glasses. This is some next level spy genius! Dad will freak over these.

Bose Frames, $199 @amazon.com
Bose Frames, $199 @amazon.com

The MagicHands truShiatsu Neck, Back and Shoulder Massager with Heat was Featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things 2019 List, and it’s been on our radar ever since. With more and more great reviews, there’s no time like the present for Dad to have this on his chair. If you want to level up, you can go for the $700 full massage chair.

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Magic Hands Shiatsu Massagers, $199 @amazon.com
Magic Hands Shiatsu Massagers, $199 @amazon.com

Black-owned chocolatier My Chocolate Secrets created this 32 piece of bonbons in an aged wooden crate where each bonbon has a little secret boozy surprise! (*vegans should request all dark chocolate in their order*)

32 Piece Barrel Aged Handcrafted Bonbons, $145 @mychocolatesecrets.com
32 Piece Barrel Aged Handcrafted Bonbons, $145 @mychocolatesecrets.com

A portion of proceeds from all these spice kids works to feed hungry kids in the US.

FreshJax Grilling Spice Gift Set, (Set of 5) $24 @amazon.com
FreshJax Grilling Spice Gift Set, (Set of 5) $24 @amazon.com

Daddy/ daughter bow-tie/ head wrap combo? We cannot handle this much perfect by black-owned Etsy shop GabeJade Accessories. Or if you have boys, do all matching bow ties. TOO CUTE!

Matching Accessories, $57 @etsy.com/shop/GabeJadeAccessories
Matching Accessories, $57 @etsy.com/shop/GabeJadeAccessories

A real man (or woman or any dang gender) always has a bandana handy for a tearful goodbye, to wipe sweat off his/her brow during a protest, or to keep it cute around the head/ neck/ hair. This one is as righteous as it gets, and handmade by a black-owned company.

No. 13 Power Button Bandana, $22 @etsy.com/shop/AllVeryGoods
No. 13 Power Button Bandana, $22 @etsy.com/shop/AllVeryGoods

Vegan-Queer-Jewish owned The Brave Gentleman makes entirely eco, vegan, ethical menswear – from head to toe. You can’t go wrong with a single item from this well-loved brand. We adore these sandals for the masculine footed of any age.

The Structure Sandal, $170 @bravegentleman.com
The Structure Sandal, $170 @bravegentleman.com

Work will eventually come back, and when it does – he’ll want to look dapper. This ethically made briefcase from vegan-POC owned Matt & Nat is a win for casual to coiffed.

Elon Briefcase, $240 @mattandnat.com
Elon Briefcase, $240 @mattandnat.com

Send Dad a card from a Military-Spouse owned company, handmade!

A Couple Puns Father's Day Cards, $5 @acouplepuns.com
A Couple Puns Father’s Day Cards, $5 @acouplepuns.com

Dad’s elbows are a mess, and he’s been ignoring them. For every jar of this divine smelling vegan moisturizer, they give $1 to scholarships to help educate young women in developing countries.  Also available on amazon here.

DefineMe Payton Whipped Body Polish, $28 @definemefragrance.com
DefineMe Payton Whipped Body Polish, $28 @definemefragrance.com

Let Dad grow veg from his patio or lawn, and give veg to his neighbors – community is everything.

Plant Theatre Funky Veg KIT Gift Box - 5 Extraordinary Vegetables to Grow -Everything You Need to Start Growing in one Box! Super Grow Kit Gift, $26 @amazon.com
Plant Theatre Funky Veg KIT Gift Box – 5 Extraordinary Vegetables to Grow -Everything You Need to Start Growing in one Box! Super Grow Kit Gift, $26 @amazon.com

$3 from every hand-blown glassybaby purchase goes to organizations that provide hope and healing to people, animals and the planet. These glasses are stunning for his nightly poison of choice.

Papa Drinking Glass, $55 @glassybaby.com
Papa Drinking Glass, $55 @glassybaby.com

Featuring iconic book cover artwork and literary references to delight bookworms, you’ll find one of Dad’s favorite classics on one of those shirts that for each one sold, a book is donated through their partner Books for Africa.

Out of Print Unisex/Men's Dystopian Literary Classics Book-Themed Tee T-Shirt, $30 @amazon.com
Out of Print Unisex/Men’s Dystopian Literary Classics Book-Themed Tee T-Shirt, $30 @amazon.com

Sinfully rich, these sweet baked treats have a saintly mission: to help people escape poverty. This company hires people who usually have issues gaining lawful employment like refugees and former prisoners. What a perfect win/ win to purchase these delicious little bites for your fave St. Daddy!

Benevolent Brownies Created by Greyston Bakery, $35 @uncommongoods.com
Benevolent Brownies Created by Greyston Bakery, $35 @uncommongoods.com

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