Black Planet Products - Smell Goods

06/26/2026

Lavender is one of the most researched scents in aromatherapy. 🌿

Here’s why:

• Your sense of smell is directly connected to the brain’s limbic system—the area involved in emotion, memory, and stress responses.

• Because of this connection, scent can influence how an environment feels almost instantly.

• Studies suggest that lavender aroma may help promote relaxation and reduce feelings of stress in some people, which is why it’s commonly used before meditation, yoga, journaling, and sleep.

• Using the same scent as part of a daily routine can also become a mental cue that it’s time to slow down and focus.

Today’s pick: Tribal Soul Lavender Incense.

Available at Black Planet Products.
107 W 95th St Chicago,IL

06/25/2026

You’ve probably driven past us more times than you realize.

We’re tucked away on 95th Street, filled with handcrafted soaps, incense, oils, crystals, jewelry, books, and a whole lot of history.

Next time you’re passing by… stop in. 🤎

📍107 W. 95th St, Chicago IL

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Most people pass through 95th Street without knowing the history behind it.

From the Great Migration to redlining, from the Red Line to today’s new extension, the story of 95th Street is really a story about community, resilience, and the people who chose to invest in this neighborhood.

For over 30 years, our father Michael D. Gilmore did exactly that through Black Planet Products. Today, we’re proud to continue his mission through community spaces, neighborhood beautification, and a commitment to the South Side we call home.

As new investment comes to our community, let’s not forget to support the businesses, organizations, and people who have been here all along.

What’s your favorite memory of 95th Street?
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06/22/2026

If you had one word to describe your dad or Michael D. Gilmore , what would it be?

We asked his children to answer with just one word. Their responses say more than a long speech ever could.

Drop your word below. 👇🏾

06/21/2026

Father’s Day looks a little different for us this year.

We asked each other one simple question: “What’s your favorite memory of Dad?”

The answers were different, but they all pointed back to the same thing—Michael D. Gilmore left us with memories, laughter, and a legacy that continues to shape who we are today.

As we celebrate Father’s Day, we honor the man who built Black Planet Products, poured into his family, and believed in giving back to his community.

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, father figures, and the memories that continue to guide us. 🖤

06/21/2026

POV: Your father didn’t leave you an inheritance… he left you a legacy.

Some people inherit money.
We inherited a mission.

A business built from the ground up.
A commitment to community.
A belief that even the smallest spaces can become something beautiful.

Every garden bed, every mural, every customer who walks through our doors is a reminder that what he built didn’t end with him.

We’re not just preserving his legacy—we’re growing it. 🌱✨

06/17/2026

What used to be an abandoned lot is now a community garden, mural and event space on the South Side of Chicago. 🌱✨

We’re just getting started.

Looking for a space to host a wellness event, workshop, community gathering, or volunteer project? We’d love to collaborate.

Follow along to see what’s next.

06/16/2026

What was once an abandoned lot is now a space for community, creativity, healing, and connection. 🌱✨

This past Saturday, we officially unveiled our Memorial Garden & Mural Space on Chicago’s South Side in honor of Michael “Big Mike” Gilmore’s vision for community development and collective growth.

This space is just the beginning. We plan to host shea butter-making workshops, yoga & Pilates sessions, movie nights, educational programs, and other events that bring our community together.

A huge thank you to artist Danielle GreenHill (Dani ) for creating such a beautiful mural and to (Jariel Brooks )for providing the soundtrack to an unforgettable evening. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out, supported, volunteered, donated, and believed in this vision.

What would you like to see us host in this space next? 👇🏾

06/15/2026

Nobody thought this abandoned lot could become this …

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been working to bring my father Michael “Big Mike” Gilmore’s vision to life—creating a space for community, healing, creativity, and connection right here on 95th Street.

This video shows the final steps of the journey and the finished transformation before Saturday’s Memorial Garden & Mural Unveiling.

To everyone who supported, volunteered, shared our story, and showed up for the community—thank you. ❤️

Tomorrow we’ll share footage from the event itself, and trust us… it was a beautiful day.