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Find us at the Poppin Marketplace

Find us at the Poppin Marketplace

We will be vending in the Las Vegas Downtown Arts District with the Poppin Marketplace on Saturday, July 17TH from 6pm - 11 pm.
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Back at the Melanin Market LV on Jul 11th

Back at the Melanin Market LV on Jul 11th

We are going to be vending in person at the Melanin Market LV again on Sunday, July 11th from 12pm - 4pm.
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Sunsum debuts at the Melanin Market Las Vegas for Father’s Day 2021

Father’s Day debut at the Melanin Market LV

We had a wonderful experience at the Melanin Market Las Vegas (LV) on Sunday, June 20th. Making a special appearance for my debut was my father, who enjoyed spending time and entering the world of handmade arts and crafts and merchandising. 
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We honor Juneteenth by walking our truth and doing what our ancestors could not do in America.

It's "Official" Juneteenth Is Now A Federal Holiday! Celebrate by Shopping with Us!

Join the discussion with us and other Black Women Owned Brands featured on the W Marketplace as we look to forward and push past barriers to success, in honor of our Ancestors.
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Akilah reveals brand secret # 1

Brand Secret # 1 : Beeswax as Wick Tab Adhesive

While other 100% handmade candles use pre-made wick and adhesive, Sunsum doesn’t cut corners. We hand pour and hand make wicks. We even uses cosmetic-grade beeswax as an adhesive to containers.
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The Melanin Market Las Vegas

The Melanin Market LV Debut

Just in time for Juneteenth 2021, Sunsum debuts at its first in-person market in Las Vegas, the Melanin Market.
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Learn the story behind Juneteenth "Freedom Day"

Join us on June 15th with the WMarkteplace in Honor of Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks the day when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas were notified of their emancipation. Commemorated every year on June 19th since 1865, Black communities come together to celebrate freedom, remembrance and progress.
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All 4 oz candles have a new look.

All Black Everything - The 4 oz get a facelift

The structural conflicts between black and white  are less about the assignment of the colors but the entitlements and acceptances of one over another.
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