Our founder, Eric Majette, Jr., is a modern-day renaissance man - a global motivational speaker with a specialty In Black History, author, journalist, historian, transformational strategist, world traveler, philanthropist, and a passionate advocate for preserving Black history.

They say you can tell where a person’s heart lies by where they spends their money. Our founder has dedicated his life and life's savings to acquiring, preserving and presenting Black history artifacts, amassing one of the world's largest and most comprehensive traveling Black History Museum collections. Because of his dedication the legendary, Dick Gregory bestowed him with the name, “The Keeper of The Jewels”. 

He has collected over 15,000 pieces of original black history artifacts. Majette is committed to educating the public about the extraordinary contributions of African Americans and ensuring that their history is preserved for future generations.

MISSION

At The Keeper of The Jewels, we are more than a store — we are a sanctuary.
A bold, living tribute to the brilliance, resilience, and boundless spirit of Black culture and history.

We are your one-stop headquarters for everything Black Culture and History.
The largest and only shop dedicated solely to merchandise that honors our past, celebrates our present, and builds our future.

Here, every product tells a story. From empowering t-shirts and culturally rich mugs, to a future expanding into full apparel, bags, footwear, home goods, and beyond — everything you find here is created with purpose, pride, and power.

Our journey is rooted in the belief that Black history isn’t confined to a month — it’s a legacy we carry every single day. When you wear our apparel, sip from our mugs, or gift our treasures, you’re doing more than supporting a brand. You are carrying a movement. You are honoring ancestors.

Ultimately, by supporting this store you are helping to building a legacy for generations to come, because a portion of all sales go to support our sister organization, The Living Testimony Foundation, Inc., a 510c3, nonprofit, that facilitates our museum collection exhibits.

Welcome to The Keeper of The Jewels.

Where culture is not just remembered — it’s celebrated.

Where history is not just told — it’s worn, lived, and loved.

This is legacy you can wear, sip, and live.