We are saddened by the uptick in the racially motivated violence against Asian and Asian American communities. We recognize the long history of exclusion and scapegoating that these communities have endured. The racially charged rhetoric around COVID-19 has perpetuated falsehoods about these communities. We stand in solidarity with Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities…
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Recognizing International Day of Girls and Women in Science
At The Little Market, we are committed to celebrating women’s contributions to all fields while honoring their diverse identities and unique talents. Today, we recognize the International Day of Girls and Women in Science, an observance set forth by the United Nations. The 6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly will virtually…
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Artisan Spotlights
Meet the Makers: ShemeshFarms
Photo Courtesy of ShemeshFarms We would like to welcome ShemeshFarms as a new member of The Little Market family! ABOUT THE MAKERS ShemeshFarms Farm Fellows Photo Courtesy of ShemeshFarms Based in Malibu, California, ShemeshFarms supports dignified skill development opportunities for farm fellows living with diverse abilities. Often for young adults with diverse abilities, they age…
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The Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
The Little Market is your perfect match for all your gifting needs this Valentine’s Day. Treat your community with special gifts from our ethically sourced collection. Here are a few thoughtful ways in which you can give a little love. Candles For the light of your life Light up your Valentine’s heart with a candle…
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Community
Recognizing Black History Month
At The Little Market, we are committed to creating space for diverse experiences to be highlighted and celebrated. We recognize our obligation to continue learning about the experiences of marginalized communities within the United States and across the globe. Black History Month is a celebratory recognition of the many contributions Black communities have made, and continue…
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Trans Rights are Human Rights.
Click here to download and join us in raising awareness. We believe that trans rights are human rights. Transgender people face discrimination, stigma, and violence in schools, healthcare settings, workplaces, and even in the place they should be safest — their homes. The Williams Institute reports that in the U.S., 29 percent of trans adults…
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Recognizing International Day of Education
As part of our nonprofit mandate, The Little Market is committed to crafting meaningful educational content for our audiences, centered on the many intersecting social justice issues affecting underserved women around the globe. Access to education, both formal and informal, facilitates a mutual understanding and cohesion across communities. Today, we recognize International Day of Education….
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Recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is commemorated as an icon for democracy, a moral leader, and a pivotal figure in the civil rights and social justice movements. As we celebrate this important observance, we must reflect on the struggle to formally recognize Dr. King’s legacy as a united nation. We must continue his work…
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The Little Market’s Year in Review: 2020
To our community, As we reflect on 2020, one word comes to mind: hope. Despite the challenges of the year, we are hopeful for the future because of the resilience of the artisans and producers we work with — and because of the support of people like you, all over the world, who share our vision for a…