Know where you're welcome.
A live GPS map of every Black-owned business, with sundown town alerts that keep Black and Brown travelers safe. One map. Two missions. Economic power and physical safety, together.
Open the MapDiscover Black-Owned Businesses
Open the map and see green pins everywhere. Restaurants, barbershops, bookstores, accountants, mechanics. Every category, every city. Verified by the community, updated in real time. Your dollars go where they matter.
Navigate with Awareness
Built on the most comprehensive sundown town database in the country. North Star flags historically unwelcoming areas so you can plan your route with confidence. Not fear. Knowledge. The modern Green Book your phone has been missing.
How North Star Works
Open the Map
GPS locks your location. Green pins show Black-owned businesses nearby. Red zones mark documented sundown towns. Everything loads instantly.
Explore or Route
Tap a pin for business details, reviews, and hours. Planning a road trip? North Star shows you which areas to embrace and which to navigate with care.
Support & Share
Visit a business. Leave a review. Share the map with friends. Every dollar you redirect builds real economic power in the community.
Own a Business? Get Featured
Claim your listing and upgrade to a Featured pin. Stand out on the map, attract more customers, and grow your business.
Gold Pin on Map
Your pin upgrades from green to gold with a larger marker. Impossible to miss when customers are nearby.
Rich Listing
Add photos, full description, business hours, and contact info. Show customers exactly what you offer.
Priority Placement
Featured businesses appear first in nearby search results. More visibility means more foot traffic.
Cancel anytime. Your listing stays on the map forever — Featured just makes it shine.
The original Green Book saved lives with a list. North Star does it with a live map.
This isn't just a business directory. It's not just a safety tool. It's both, because our community deserves both. Economic empowerment and physical safety aren't separate fights. They never were.
Open the Map — It's Free