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Obsidian is a hyperlocal platform connecting Black-owned businesses with consumers, fostering economic empowerment through rewards, memberships, and community engagement.

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A person with dark hair is using a laptop. The laptop screen displays a webpage with the title "WE OWN BLACK" in large text at the top. Below the title, a photograph shows two women, one of whom is wearing a patterned top. The webpage also has a green "EXPLORE" button. The laptop is resting on a light-colored surface, and the person's hands are positioned on the keyboard.

A black rectangular card with green bands along its edges lies on a gray concrete surface. The card displays the word "OBIDIAN" in green text near the top center. A small white chip is visible near the top left corner. The surface shows texture and minor imperfections.

The image shows a large, rectangular billboard mounted on a metal structure against a clear, light blue sky. The billboard is predominantly green with a black geometric pattern. The text "OBSIDIAN" is displayed in black letters at the top left, with "OAKLAND 2025" written below it in white letters. The bottom right corner of the billboard shows “06/16 - 06/20”. The billboard is angled slightly downward. Below the billboard, a portion of a light-colored building with dark windows is visible, and a streetlight or light fixture is attached to the structure.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

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New York, NY 10010

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