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I took a hiatus from writing because of school, work and life changes. Of course, that sounds very general and straightforward…but I graduated in June and now we’re quarantined. In the time we’ve spent quarantined, I have made time for a Press Kit/EP, celebrating my birthday, watching most precincts in America burn to the ground on Youtube Live; this year (2020) has been quite a searing time.
While keeping up with social media and the protests/riots that are occurring globally for different reasons, I noticed that I could become constructive/helpful at this time. For a few months, like many other creators, I took a quiet moment away from all of the traumatic events and asked myself, “What could I display that we could all benefit from? What’s empowering but not too isolating?”
Well.
Without further ado,
Whether you’re into fine dining, fashion or art — there is something on this list for you. In no particular order, we go through brands and services that are owned by Black entrepreneurs, investors, builders and inventors who are open to giving exposure to not only Black influence/creatives but EQUALLY, people who are not of the same origin. In this article, we celebrate the first edition of 101 different owners of ingenuity and craftsmanship!
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All of the businesses listed are not in North America, Canada, United States and nor are they all outside of the Western part of the world. This means that we have gone on a digital international search to provide the content below.
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101. A Dozen Cousins
Our products are inspired by traditional Black and Latino recipes from throughout the Americas. For hundreds of years, African, Spanish and Indigenous peoples mixed and interacted - creating dozens of sub-cultures and leaving behind a thread that connects the food, art, and music of this region.
100. Angel's Beauty Supply & Salon
We're proud to offer the highest quality, most unique merchandise on the market today. From our family to yours, we put lots of love and careful attention in each item. We hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.
99. CheyenneKimora
CheyenneKimora is a self-taught fashion designer based in Los Angeles. All of their pieces are handmade, and their denim is one of one, bringing exclusivity to another level. This collection honours black culture, which is often misrepresented through media. “You are more than the image perceived. You are light, you are love, you are adorned.”
98. Partake Foods Cookies
Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children across our country, and according to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), Black children are at a significantly higher risk of developing these allergies. Getting safe food into the hands of food-insecure families with food allergies is a top priority for Partake. We are partnering with the Food Equality Initiative to ensure families in need have access to the food, education and advocacy they deserve.
97. Latifah Saafir Studios
Latifah Saafir Studios is a quilt and sewing pattern and product company representing two brands, Latifah Saafir Studios and Quilt Cadets. Latifah Saafir Studios will feature a full range of patterns and products that will explore many innovative designs and techniques.
96. TEN TO ONE
As someone born and raised in the Caribbean, I’ve been a student of rum, and its place within a myriad of settings, my entire life. With this has come a deep sense of appreciation for both the heritage of rum, as well as the broader role that it plays in contemporary Caribbean culture. In the US, I believe that there is an enormous opportunity to further elevate the conversation around rum – not only by introducing a high-quality spirit to market but by broadening and challenging the current perception around rum and the occasions for which it might be considered the spirit of choice for today’s consumer.
For us, this means embracing a mission to create a contemporary and elevated blend, designed to challenge expectations, and reinvigorate the way people taste, experience, and talk about rum. And so we’re here to bring you something different… and we invite you to join us on that journey. — Marc Farrell is the CEO/Founder
95. Nudebarre
Intimates made in 12 shades of nude to match every skin tone. Durable enough for active performance & stylish enough for everyday fashion. In all stages of my dance career, I have experienced the hardships of not finding hosiery that matched my skin tone. We were required to wear nude undergarments as part of our uniform and therefore spent hours dying/spray painting tights and shoes as most hosiery brands did not produce the appropriate shade of nude. — Erin Carpenter is the CEO/Founder
94. BROTHERS VELLIES
Brother Vellies was founded in 2013 with the goal of keeping traditional African design practices, and techniques alive while also creating and sustaining artisanal jobs. Now handmade artisanally across the globe, Brother Vellies creates luxury accessories that celebrate cultural histories and timeless design.
Toronto-native and New York City-transplant, Creative Director and Founder Aurora James amassed an impressive resume of fashion industry experience prior to starting Brother Vellies. Her background in fashion, journalism, art, music, photography, and horticulture joins a forever-passion for artisanship, design, and humanitarianism to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces that will remain in your wardrobe forever.
93. BEVEL
Bevel is associated with Walker & Company Brands. Bevel Razor Blades are housed in boxes that include a compartment for used blades. This allows them to be safely recycled. All Bevel packaging is made of recyclable material. Regarding plastic razors and cartridges, The U.S. EPA estimates that 2 billion disposable razors are tossed each year. Currently, there are limited recycling options available for these. The environmentally friendly Bevel Safety Razor, weighted with solid brass, was engineered to last generations. The Bevel Razor is free of plastic.
92. Omi Woods
Omi Woods jewelry is contemporary heirlooms that celebrate all of our connections to Africa and her diaspora. Our jewelry is individually and ethically handmade with fair trade African gold and globally sourced conflict-free fine metals. Omi Woods jewelry is intended to be worn every day, gifted for special occasions and passed down to future generations so its meaning can live on for generations to come.
We believe in paying people fairly for their resources, time and labour. Our solid gold jewelry is now made with fair trade African gold. The gold is sourced from small-scale artisanal mines that support the well-being of miners and their communities by paying miners a fair wage and contributing to improved health care, education, safety and living conditions on the continent.
Omi means 'water' in the Yoruba language. Together with Woods, it pays tribute to founder Ashley Alexis McFarlane's Jamaican-Ashanti-Maroon heritage; the word Jamaica derives from the indigenous Taino word 'Xaymaca', meaning 'land of wood and water'.
91. Theopolis Vineyards
Theopolis Vineyards is a small lot vineyard and hand-crafted winery located in California’s prestigious Yorkville Highlands of the Anderson Valley. Situated along Highway 128 in southeastern Mendocino County near the border of Sonoma County, the AVA is a highly elevated, rugged interior wine-growing area. Established in 2003, Wine Critic Robert Parker bestowed upon wine made from grapes harvested from Theopolis Vineyards a stellar rating of 94-96 points, a spectacular showing for the vintner’s first harvest in 2006. — Theodora R. Lee is the Founder
90. SELFISH swimwear
Designer and founder of SELFISH swimwear, Naomie Caron, always thought there was a better way of doing fashion. Repulsed by the fast fashion industry, profiting from the exploitation of the environment and workforce, Naomie knew that she needed to be part of the solution. Torn between the overconsumption of the fashion industry and the vocation for social justice, she decided to keep that passion close to her heart by making things differently.
Sustainability is one of the primary concerns of the brand; “it needs to last a minimum of 5 years”. So firstly, by producing high-quality swimwear using nylon imported from Italy, lining every model, and guaranteeing the stitches for a year, the products will certainly pass the test of time. Further, Naomie offers a repair service which extends beyond the first-year warranty, so you can continue to wear your favourite bathing suit for many years to come.
89. CLARE
As a company founded by an interior designer, our expertly curated colours are the best of the best. We reviewed hundreds of colours to create a tried and true palette that takes the guesswork out of finding a colour you love. Need help choosing? Our interactive Clare Color Genius will guide you to the perfect colour for your space with just a few simple questions. We’ve also made sampling colours easier than ever with our Perfect Color Swatch – just peel & stick! No mess, no hassle, and you never have to sort through an endless sea of paint chips again! — Nicole Gibbons is the Founder
88. KAELA KAY
Kaela Kay's clothing is produced in Toronto, Canada by local seamstresses. This allows me to work closely with the seamstresses to create well-made and well-fitting styles, for you. These wonderful women are self-regulated, creative and hard-working women who are dedicated to the brand and to their craft. By working with Kaela Kay, these women are able to cultivate the artistic and work-life balanced lives that they desire. It's a pleasure having them as part of my Kaela Kay team. — Founded By @thecatherineaddai @thekaelakayboutique
87. Sarah Kunst
Sarah Kunst is the managing director of Cleo Capital & a contributing editor at Marie Claire Magazine. She has served as a senior advisor at Bumble where she focused on their corporate VC arm Bumble Fund and on the board of the Michigan State University Foundation endowment. Kunst has been named a Future Innovator by Vanity Fair, Forbes Magazine 30 under 30 and a top 25 innovator in tech by Cool Hunting. She has been recognized for her work in Business Insider as a 30 under 30 Woman in Tech and Top African-American in Tech & Pitchbook Top Black VC To Watch and honoured as a top woman in VC by the Wall St. Journal.
86. The Mane Choice
We are a company that was developed through a passionate love for healthy hair. More than a beauty brand, every product was scientifically formulated to nourish and grow beautiful, natural hair. Unnecessary ingredients were replaced with more natural, organic ingredients that studies have revealed to benefit healthy hair growth and retention for all hair types.
Thousands of customers have made the Mane Choice their choice for healthy, beautiful hair. Tested, safe and effective, our high-quality vitamins and conditioners contain all the nutrients you need to grow and retain the hair of your dreams, starting at the scalp.
85. Sanaía Applesauce
Sanaía is a category-disrupting applesauce brand created by CEO & Founder, Keisha Smith-Jeremie. Capitalizing on trends such as the plant-based movement and the re-imagination of childhood treats for adults, the Sanaía brand has the makings of a household name.
Keisha was the first to recognize that there were millions of applesauce-loving adults who were being completely ignored by the sector, and so she developed Sanaia specifically with those adult taste buds and consumption habits in mind.
Growing up in the Bahamas, fruits have long been a savoured indulgence of Keisha’s. Her favourite childhood pastime was climbing the fruit trees in her backyard, stuffing her little pockets with the sun-sweetened treasures of each season. She developed Sanaia with the goal of creating a snack that proves what she has long known to be true- fruits are nature’s most delectable desserts.
84. T BY DANIEL
T By Daniel is a brand that is committed to changing how people see the world, using tea as the vehicle. Our focus is to not only bring your premium quality tea but also to help you enhance your overall tea-drinking experience. We believe that each encounter with tea should be exceptional, and enchanting. We are aware that there is so much to learn about tea, and we want to be a part of telling its story.
83. SCOTT FAMILY FARMS
Based in Fresno California, Scott Family Farms is a 2nd and 3rd generation family run organic produce distributor. The farm is operated by Will Scott Jr. and his family, and like many of the Scotts’ who came before him, began working in the fields at an early age.
Will Scott Jr. a California transplant whose family moved to California from Oklahoma in 1952. During his early years, his grandfather was a sharecropper, his father picked grapes and cotton in California's Central Valley. After 30 years of work as an engineer for one of California's largest corporations, Will Scott Jr retired. Upon retirement, he returned to gardening, farming and ultimately farming advocacy. Today, Will Scott, Jr. is a man on a mission, determined to keep the legacy of African American farmers alive and growing in the Golden State.
82. The Key Bookstore
The Key Bookstore is a fully interactive bookstore experience. The Key engages readers through curation, activities, subscriptions, events, events, and community engagement. The focus is to lead readers on a path to Self Mastery and the cultivation of connection on and offline with respect to the mission, “Divine liberation one page at a time”. The Key is a Black-Owned bookstore curated for the pillars of Afrocentricity, Spirituality Environmentalism, and Entrepreneurship.
81. Dmirsmoothies
What I call, ‘Designer Smoothies for kids’, Dmir and his father create these amazing fruity combinations for their guests.
“I started a business at 7 years old now [I’m] a 9-year-old entrepreneur who wants to spread a healthy message all over the world.” — Dmir is the CEO/Founder
80. YJLACOUR
The YJL Sneaker collection is an intersection of luxury, fine art and fortitude. As a kid growing up on the Southside of Chicago, a ‘sneakerhead’ long before the phrase was ever coined, I was a part of a subculture that would reshape the American landscape forever. Hip-hop was in its infancy and my friends and I were both raising it, and being raised by it. The rest of the country guaranteed it would die out, but we were forging a global phenomenon. We not only created industries, we cemented our place as the world’s official trendsetter and most prominent cultural influencer. — Luxury Sneakers Made by Yohance Joseph Lacour, CEO/Founder
79. HarperIman™ Dolls
We are committed to making dolls of colour that represent the type of dolls that we wished we had and dolls of colour that we needed growing up. We are dedicated to creating dolls that reinforce to children of colour how important they are, how smart they are, how beautiful they are, how talented they are, how creative they are, and dolls that provide positive affirmations of themselves that they can identify with every day, hour, and minute.
78. Black Girl Sunscreen
Our story begins with the need for melanin women to have a sunscreen brand that caters exclusively to them. From carrying expensive umbrellas to the beach and downright neglecting to go outside all together, our founder thought it was time to create a natural non-film residue sunscreen brand for women of colour.
77. PEPPER PALM
From my grandmother, I gained my green thumb. From my grandfather, I gained knowledge of carpentry. All together, I. Am. Pepper Palm. — Owner, Designer, Maker
76. Jean-Marie Candle Co.
Bringing Light To Dark Places. #HandPoured in Ontario, Canada — Shanessi Marie Samuels is the CEO/Founder
75. RASTA PASTA
Rasta Pasta is an innovative fusion restaurant that combines the essence of Jamaican and Italian culture to give you a unique experience. The Rasta Pasta recipe has garnered a high rating on yelp, zomato, google reviews and more. We pride ourselves on creating and serving good quality, savouring food to give customers a top-notch experience they can recommend to others.
74. Black Sun Comics
Set in the fantasy realm of Alkebulan, Black Sun is a graphic novel series that follows a group of unlikely heroes who must band together to reclaim their homeland from a savage and mysterious, invading alien armada. Perfect for those who are young and those who are young at heart, our books contain enough action, adventure and intrigue to keep you entertained and wanting more.
73. Alberta Black Therapist Network
The Alberta Black Therapists Network is a not for profit organization that promotes an integrated, holistic and collaborative approach to Mental health and addictions Services for Black communities in Alberta. We use evidence-based approaches and aim to reduce barriers in accessing mental health supports. We have a healing - centered approach to counselling services for the black community with an understanding of racialized trauma and an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and decolonizing lens that focuses on resilience and considers individual wellness needs within the context of their spiritual and cultural beliefs.
72. Ebony & Ivory
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71. AtayaCaffe
Ataya is a dynamic fusion of cultures, flavours and vegan aesthetics. Our menu blends traditional, bold Senegalese cuisine with the depth and elegance of Italian gastronomy. Our vision is one that nourishes and delights our patrons while working in harmony with the planet. Our kitchen is a zero-waste, plastic-free, cruelty-free, 100% vegan, with bio-organic foods sourced from cooperatives in Germany and Italy. Come and join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner!
70. The Lip Bar
The Lip Bar is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand that exists to help change the way you think about beauty. Every day people are being told how to be beautiful - so we’re here to remind you that you don’t have to change. You Are Enough! In 2012, I launched The Lip Bar because everywhere I looked, the media was telling women that beauty looked a certain way. I hated it! So I started making lipstick in my kitchen because I believed beauty shouldn’t compromise health and because I was determined to change the way people thought about beauty. There is no standard! You are the standard. Started from the kitchen: I started the lip bar in my kitchen while working on wall street because I was tired of the beauty industry's lack of diversity, lack of inclusion and excessive amounts of unnecessary chemicals.
69. Pigeon wishes
We offer fashion lead, sustainable fabrics to businesses. Also curated range of exclusive deadstock from designer studios around the world. Our fabrics are modern, bold and based on innovative closed-loop production technology. Closed-loop production reuses 99.8% of the solvent and the fibre starts from sustainable wood. The end product is biodegradable and compostable. All these factors together, make this an ideal eco-friendly product for the market.
Our Sustainable product:
Tencel™, Cupro™, Modal™, EcoVero™, EcoPure Modal™, Lyocell, Corn Fibre, Orange Fibre
68. LOVE & NUDES
My team and I have developed a collection of modern intimates to compliment every woman's uniqueness - her skin tone! I want women of colour to explore and wear fashion anyway we choose to. Whether we want our undergarments to be discreet under sheer, lace and white clothing, or if we want to rock it out as an accessory to an outfit, the choice should be ours! Kathy and Surita The brand, however, is not simply about underwear, but rather a means to create a global community designed to connect and share one another's individuality. We also work with conscious women in Colombia who are also all about empowering their communities by providing fair wages and working with factories that employ single mothers, giving them a chance to support their families in just working conditions.
It is with great excitement I bring you this brand Love & Nudes to celebrate diversity, women of colour and what makes them beautiful. I look forward to collaborating with influencers in the fashion, beauty and education industries to share stories, tips, and inspiration. — Chantal is the CEO/Founder
67. EMBER NICHE
"your face is your brand"
Childhood friends Tim and Jarrett began wearing glasses in 2013; Tim out of necessity and Jarrett for accessory. Adopting the new look brought about new and unexpected changes in their social lives. Jarrett, commonly referred to as “the guy with the curly hair,” was now remembered as “the guy with the gold frames.” Tim, who would have been described as “the guy with the beard,” was now “the guy with the cool glasses.'' Their identities were now largely associated with their eyewear. Sharing those experiences inspired the friends to design their own glasses with a unique philosophy.
We believe that your face is your brand. While glasses are primarily a functional medical device, how they look and feel to others has substantial meaning and everlasting effect. With this in mind, as well as inspiration from art, music and history, Tim and Jarrett set out to develop an eyewear collection that fosters the notion that your face is your brand.
66. Rootwork Herbals
Rootwork Herbals is the love, work, and play of community herbalist, Amanda David. Rootwork Herbals has evolved organically over the years to include various projects within herbalism that seek to build mutually beneficial relationships between people, plants, and the planet. The Rootwork Herbals community has grown to include a herbal product line available at Bramble, herbal health consultations, a BIPOC free clinic, educational offerings such as the People’s Medicine School and Woke Without the Work, a BIPOC community garden, and the facilitation of BIPOC sanctuaries’ at various herb/agriculture conferences. Funds are also raised through the People’s Medicine Reclamation Fund to ensure that BIPOC folks have access to opportunities to reclaim healing through herbalism.
65. Archer Home Designs
ArcherHomeDesigns was born from a desire to create a beautiful home while facing the reality of a limited budget. For the first few years of our marriage, we rented furnished apartments. When we signed the closing papers on our first home, we had nothing but the keys, our clothes, and an empty house. When we thought that our small bank balance was going to be a disadvantage, to our surprise, it became a huge gift. We completely remodelled our kitchen for under $300, we delved into the world of thrift shopping, found our knack for refurbishing discarded pieces, and then we discovered that we could also make furniture for our home. What was a necessary effort to furnish our home gave birth to a passion for designing rustic, wood-made home decor pieces.
Family comes first and a beautiful home sets the tone for beautiful relationships, and it is our hope to share what we do with you while enjoying our passion of also creating beautiful decor pieces for your home. Please enjoy our passion and thank you for buying homemade!
64. INGRID CLARKE-PITT of Royal LEPAGE
Buying or Selling a home can be complicated. That is why it is so important to work with a Registered Real Estate Professional like myself. You will have the added security of my 20 plus years of client service, business operations and management experience, along with my strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, motivated by my commitment to your client satisfaction. In most cases, your home is your most valuable asset and it makes sense to use a great Real Estate Professional like myself to provide key market insights, sound advice and save you endless hours of your precious time while helping to reduce the stress of buying or selling. I truly believe in giving my clients an enjoyable experience while buying or selling their home!
63. Veggie D'Light
Veggie D’Light was founded with a vision to provide nutrition for the soul. Meaning, food should not only make you happy but put a smile on your face. We provide Vegan Caribbean take-out and catering for a healthier you right here in Toronto. Rest assured, our food is 100% vegan, non-GMO and made with all organic veggies. We can easily accommodate gluten-free diets and other preferences. All our food is designed to be delicious as well as nutritious. Veggie D’Light food is for everyone because we believe every person can enjoy eating well and feeling good.
62. Lignum Honey
Lignum Honey sources it’s 100% natural raw honey exclusively from the finest apiaries in Jamaica. All our partnerships are firmly based on a commitment to natural and responsible practices. To maintain the highest possible level of nutritional integrity, Lignum Honey is immediately bottled upon extraction. It is never processed. Never compromised. The taste is a result of Jamaica’s unique combination of tropical climate, virgin forests, nutrient-rich soil, and indigenous floral sources. It is delicious and peerless to anywhere else on earth. — Kenneth Benjamin is the CEO/Chairman
61. Empire MGMT
Jayevan Jason Edison Foster was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario also known as Steel City, Tiger Town and The Hammer to name a few. Jayevan is a proud Hamiltonian who enjoys everything his great city has to offer including the thriving sports scene both amateur and professional. Hamilton is a cultural hub full of creative minds and not to mention the over 100 waterfalls that are scattered throughout the city.
President Jayevan is a graduate from Queen’s University and received an Honours degree in the study of Human and Physical Geography with a minor in Political Studies. He was accepted into multiple law programs in Canada but opted not to attend in order to focus on entrepreneurial ambitions. In February 2015 he registered EMPIRE MGMT as a sole proprietorship. This is Hamilton’s very first Sport Management Company and in a short period of time, he’s quickly establishing himself in the sports and entertainment industry.
60. D’ART SHTAJIO
Founded in 2016 by brothers, Arthell and Darnell Isom, D’ART Shtajio sought to revolutionize the Japanese anime industry by introducing Westernized elements of art and storytelling to the Japanese standard of animation.
The word Shtajio is a play on words in both English and Japanese to reflect our commitment towards building a strong foundation centered on our artists and clients. 下地が大事(Shtaji ga daiji): “The Foundation is Important” is the original phrase that we seek to build on while conveying that we are a スタジオ(Sutajio): The Japanese word for Studio. Alternatively, we spell it Shtajio because of the kanji (下地) Shtaji which is used by the background artists here in Japan to mean – the underpainting, or foundation of art.
Shtaji+Sutajio = Shtajio
59. Dreams and Jammies
Dreams and Jammies was created for our beautiful girls of color who often go unrepresented and unseen. I believe that little girls seeing themselves represented is incredibly important. Over the years, I could not find pajamas that contained images of black girls. I decided to change that and create a collection of pajamas that celebrates our individuality. My designs capture the sweetness and love of our beautiful black princesses. Parents and children can use their imaginations to create stories about the children in the pajamas. We made our pajamas out of 100% cotton and styled them to be street wearable for the busy parent on the go. — Simone Edmonson is the CEO/Founder
58. LITTLE MUFFINCAKES BABY BOUTIQUE
We are a character-based brand established to present high-quality merchandise in the Marketplace that reflects the diversity of beauty in children. We seek to provide the necessary building blocks of self-acceptance to promote high self-esteem in children of color from birth. Representation matters so Little Muffincakes is filling voids by providing blankets, bibs, apparel, wrapping paper and other products with relatable imagery.
57. Neale's Sweet N Nice Ice Cream
Neale’s Sweet ‘n Nice ice cream with its unique taste and rich heritage was founded by Charles A. Neale, our grandfather, in the 1940′s in Trinidad. Neale discovered the talent of making ice cream at a young age and with his top-secret recipe in conjunction with the locally obtained exotic fruits and flavours, he transformed this talent into a lucrative business.
56. Angela Betancourt
Angela Betancourt is a global communications specialist with more than a dozen years of experience helping businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs achieve their goals. Her mission is to help create a more abundant, transparent, equal, and sustainable world. Angela has worked with brands like American Red Cross, MTV, Super Bowl XLI and LIV, Dunkin Donuts, Tourism Board of Nicaragua, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Renaissance Hotels, and a multiple Grammy award-winning musician to help them tell their story to the world.
With her deep understanding of media relations, Angela has helped her clients secure features in U.S. media platforms such as Fox Business, CNBC, USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, New York Post, Inc., Forbes, National Geographic Traveler, Good Morning America, and The Katie Couric Show, as well as hundreds of regional, trade, and international publications.
55. STINA & MAE
STINA & MAE was started shortly after our Founder, Mishell, had her first child. The former fashion journalist went from front row to the changing table with her first product, the SAFI Changing mat. After finding it difficult to find a changing mat that kept her son from touching gross public changing tables she decided to create one. She wanted the mat to be water-resistant on both sides, antimicrobial for easy cleaning and large enough to keep adventurous hands from touching anything. Thus, SAFI vegan leather baby changing mat was created.
At the inception of STINA & MAE Mish set out to create social impact at every level of the company. Through social, she joined mom chat groups to build community around motherhood. Also creating partnerships with organizations that help aid families in need by donating 2% of revenue yearly to help fight childhood hunger or working with organizations that bring awareness to maternal help.
54. Powers & SONS
Founded in 1967 by Mamon Powers Sr., Powers & Sons Construction Company, Inc., is a highly respected commercial, industrial and institutional construction company. The capacity to perform our own selective demolition, excavation, concrete rough and trim carpentry, acoustical ceilings, metal studs, and drywall has made it possible to meet critical deadlines that clients have come to appreciate and respect.
Powers & Sons employs a professional support staff of architects, registered engineers and other specialists to help the company meet our client’s needs. We take pride in our amicable relationships with local unions to ensure the successful and timely completion of our projects.
53. TRONUS
Breaking records and making history is what Santia Deck does. In December of 2019, Deck signed a multi-million dollar deal with the Women’s Football League Association. This was the first-ever contract of its size for a woman playing American-style football. This accomplishment helped to elevate the personal brand she’d been working hard to build for years.
52. Coalition Properties Group
Coalition Properties Group was founded in 2019 with a simple goal: to be the bridge to the community for all things real estate, lifestyle and wealth-building. Harrison Beacher, Ryan Butler, and Keith James had moved in the same circles for years. Through university, Greek life and cultural roots, they had always found connections. Working at Keller Williams real estate brokerage, the three continued to bounce ideas off each other, refer clients to one another, and constantly push each other to be better. All three were talented agents with strong teams and loyal client bases, but each had his own unique strengths. It seemed inevitable that they would join forces.
With Harrison’s passion for client engagement, Ryan’s business operations savvy and Keith’s unparalleled customer service, they would create something much bigger than themselves. Thus Coalition Properties Group was born. With a handful of agents and admin operators, we began as a humble team of 6 and have continued to grow. Our vision of community organization and wealth building is only getting bigger.
51. Michele Foods
In 1984 Michele began to manufacture her specialty breakfast syrups and Michele Foods was born. That same year, Michele secured the top two largest retail chains in the Chicagoland area, which took her out of the basement and into 400 retail chains. She went on to become the 1st minority supplier for Denny’s, the 1st minority supplier for Wal-Mart and over the years she has partnered with some of the most respected food companies in the world – General Mills and Sara Lee. It was Michele’s determination to leave a legacy for her daughters instead of just a recipe that was the inspiration for Michele Foods.
Michele laughs when she recalls her early struggles and countless mistakes. She overcame incredible odds to turn this family secret into a formula for success. “There were no mentors for an African American female entrepreneur in the food industry in those days. I had to learn from my mistakes. Had I not been naïve, I may not have started this journey. All I had going for me was my goal and a commitment to making it work.”
Today the products can be found in the top retail chains, more than 8,000 stores nationwide, including Kroger, Albertson’s, Jewel Foods, Publix, Safeway and the like. The recipe that started it all is known as Michele’s Honey Crème Syrup, a rich, creamy confection made with honey, cream and butter. Now, in addition to the original Honey Crème, there’s Michele’s Butter Pecan and Maple Crème Syrups. These days the syrups are more than just for waffles and pancakes, they are used by cooks as condiments and in sweet and savory dishes. This family tradition for over 4 generations is simply “good over everything”!
50. Amanda Reid Designs
My work tends to be inspired by where I am in life and the current lessons I am learning. In the midst of clutter and chaos, we are seeking a retreat. Peace. Structure. Simplicity. My designs seek to fulfill those needs in a simple, modern, and minimalistic way. My work is designed to create or enhance the atmosphere. Set the mood. Create a vibe. I want to help you create this experience in your space or at your next event
A fun fact about me is that during the day I work in the clinic and hospital setting as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. If you’re in the Austin area, I’d love to meet you at one of the workshops, which are seriously so much fun! Or you can follow me on Instagram, where you can catch some behind the scenes, me gushing about my hubby, Matthew, preview my latest projects, and even find fun offerings or giveaways.
49. JAKLITSCH/GARDNER ARCHITECTS
JAKLITSCH/GARDNER ARCHITECTS is an award-winning design practice with an international reputation for design excellence, material research, and its exacting commitment to the craft. Founded in 1998, and led by firm principals Stephan Jaklitsch and Mark Gardner who believe that design possesses the ability to communicate collective values, provide relevance and create meaning with attention to context, materiality, form and sustainability.
Jaklitsch / Gardner has received (9) American Institute of Architecture Awards including a National Honor Award, been awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture & Design, Architizer, and been honored by the Japan Institute of Architecture, among many other prestigious international design institutions. Their work has been exhibited widely and featured in numerous publications, such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Surface Magazine, Architectural Record, FRAME Magazine, Elle Décor and Architectural Digest.
48. The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL), formed in March 1996, is a national network of law professionals and individuals committed to reinvesting in the community. CABL’s continuing goal is to bring together law professionals and other interested members of the community from across Canada to cultivate and maintain The Association of Black professionals in Canada.
The birth of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers was inspired by the existence and prior experience of two quite different black lawyers organizations, the Delos Davis Law Guild of Ontario (DDLG) and the National Bar Association (NBA), the US national association for black lawyers. The DDLG, which is no longer active, was Ontario’s first known provincial bar association dedicated to the needs of Black lawyers and judges. The work of DDLG’s members had a positive impact on the founders of CABL who followed in the tradition of the DDLG and wanted to form a national organization of Black lawyers across Canada.
The NBA is the largest national association of predominantly African American lawyers and judges in the United States. Established in 1925, the NBA represents a professional network of over 20,000 lawyers, judges, educators and law students.
47. KIKO DAVIS — First Independence Bank
First Independence Bank’s mission is to be a beacon for capital accumulation for individuals and business entities by delivering financial services with an affinity for underserved and minority communities
First Independence Bank, a state‐chartered commercial bank, complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances of the City of Detroit, the County of Wayne, the State of Michigan, and the federal government. FIB has experience providing services to entities and individuals of varying size and complexity. FIB conforms to National Automated Clearing House Association rules. All depositors of First Independence Bank are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000.
First Independence Bank opened its doors on May 11, 1970. We have served the banking needs of the Detroit Metropolitan area for over 50 years and remain one of two banks headquartered in the City of Detroit, as well as the only African American‐owned bank headquartered in the State of Michigan. Treasury Management Services are generally managed from our Headquarters on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. Other Treasury operations may receive support from individuals in our Clinton Township office. — Kiko Davis is the majority stockholder of First Independence Bank
46. KETCHAFIRE JERK AND SEAFOOD
MEET OPERATORS SHAQUILLE AND PREMA PALMER
KetchAFire Started as a conversation. A conversation my dad and I had six years ago. My father is a man of his word. If he says he's going to do something he gets it done. Fast forward three years later KetchAfire was born. Never had I imagined that I'd wake up, get married and manage a food-truck with the love of my life. "Never take for granted the idea of creating something you've never seen before".
45. Jungalow®
Jungalow® started as a design blog in Justina Blakeney's tiny, plant-filled living room back in 2009 and has since grown into a lifestyle brand and the go-to source for jungalicious design goods and inspiration. Our shop features signature Justina Blakeney Home® and Jungalow® collections designed in our Los Angeles studio as well as a curated ensemble of creative, colorful, modern goods from around the globe. We are also proud to offer an exclusive, rotating selection of high quality, limited edition art prints from an international group of female artists.
44. REYNA NORIEGA
Afro Latina author, educator, and visual artist. For her, art has always been a tool by which she could dive deeper into herself. The joy and clarity it brings her have led her to devote her work to help others heal and find happiness wherever they stand. Her client base is predominantly women and she strives to help them on their journeys to create businesses that are inclusive, conscious and forward-thinking. She lets her culture and experiences as women shine through in her work in the hopes others can see representation for their experiences and feel empowered.
In her personal work, she seeks to represent the beauty and vibrance of woman and fill the world with fine art of said women, so that they can feel represented in those spaces.
Her skillsets and background vary widely, the underlying theme for all her need to understand and help others. She received a BA in psychology from Florida International University, a minor in Art and English, taught graphic design and visual arts for 4 years in a public high school. Here she further developed not only her skillset but her passion to teach, motivate and inspire. After that, she went on to be a creative director, public and motivational speaker, and then finally a full-time illustrator in 2018.
She continues to create, take clients, and publish books that quench her thirst for creativity.
43. Healthy Roots Dolls
Healthy Roots Dolls is a toy company that creates dolls and storybooks that empower young girls and represent the beauty of our diversity. 65% of the world’s population has curly/wavy hair. In 2016, Dove conducted a study and found that only 4 out of 10 girls love their curls. Toys impact how we think, act, and perceive ourselves. So when girls can’t find dolls that look like them, it negatively impacts their self-esteem. That’s why we created Zoe, the first Healthy Roots doll.
We go beyond just painting a doll brown. We create an educational play experience with curl care.
Healthy Roots Dolls have a medley of facial features, skin tones, and hair textures that can be styled in countless ways. Our dolls have multiple interests and aspirations which expose young girls to their own unlimited career potential. Our goal is to represent the voices of young girls in the toy industry with products that empower, educate and inspire self-love.
42. Le Petit Organic
Le Petit Organic is a New York-based retailer that sells fun and quirky children's clothing and accessories from 0-8 years. Our main focus is bringing to you the best in Sustainable, Handmade and Vintage inspired products for your little one. Jay K. Smith, wife and mother of three beautiful children, is the founder of Le Petit Organic. She saw a void in the marketplace for children's clothing that was unique and Eco-friendly. So after scouring the marketplace and finishing her degree in fashion merchandising at the Fashion Institute of New York, Le Petit Organic was born.
41. Bolé Road Textiles
New York-based designer Hana Getachew started Bolé Road Textiles out of a desire to merge her love of Ethiopian handwoven fabrics with her career in interior design.
During her eleven years at a major New York City architecture firm, Hana realized her affinity for vibrant colors and graphic patterns was a direct result of her upbringing in a home filled with amazing traditional Ethiopian textiles. Her designs for Bolé Road are an homage to that cultural inheritance and a reflection of her own personal global modern aesthetic.
Hana was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. After a few years in Montreal, her family settled in New York. A graduate of Cornell University with a degree in interior design, Hana was formerly Associate Principal at Studios Architecture in New York City. During her time there she helped design the flagships and headquarters of some of the city’s most prominent companies.
40. Anishka Clarke and Niya Bascom
We are dedicated to creating efficiently beautiful, casually sophisticated, minimalist interiors for our clients worldwide. The company's designs are formed through collaborations with key partners and our style can be described as clean, modern, eclectic and simplistically beautiful. We've been featured in various design publications and on televisions, including New York Spaces, Anthology, New York magazine and NBC Open House.
39. Apprenti Ôr'ganik
The products are consciously made by the hands of the owner Alexe in her Montreal Studio. They never use animal testing for neither our ingredients nor our products. Since we use natural ingredients the texture and scent may vary from one harvest to another depending on soil conditions as well as weather conditions of little or much rain or sunshine. Just like Wine. This is the beauty of working with nature.
38. Andrea Iyamah Bride
Andrea Iyamah Bride specializes in creating elegant, timeless gowns inspired by a perfect blend of minimalism, architecture and nature. Founded in 2012, Andrea Iyamah Bride creates made-to-measure and custom couture bridal gowns designed with close attention to detail. Throughout our history and processes, we take pride in designing and celebrating the personalities and vision of our brides while maintaining the brand's authentic sophisticated edge. — Nigerian/Canadian business
37. Chipped Cookies
Chipped Cookies is a home based cookie business that creates gourmet and artisan style cookies. We attempt to serve all dietary needs while maintaining quality taste. We use various ingredients to bring you some of the most delicious cookies you'll ever taste. Chipped Cookies was born as a result of the owners passion for baking. From personal gifts to large bake sale orders, it was evident that these cookies were a hit! Everyone who had the pleasure of tasting her cookies were instantly mesmerized by the intense goodness, soft texture and slightly crispy edges. It was this consistent reaction that gave birth to Chipped Cookies.
36. El Habanero & Churrobar
The world's only Cuban restaurant & Churro Dessert Bar Specializing in Gourmet Churro Cakes, Churros & over the top Churro desserts. After Executive Chef Angel relocated from Havana, Cuba both he and his wife Michelle decided they wanted to create something unique unlike any other Cuban restaurant around the world.
An Urban hang out with Cuba’s warm & rustic appeal, which concentrates on serving authentic Cuban dishes first, while adding fusion and a whimsical dessert bar. Most importantly, breakdown the misconceptions of what everyone seems to think “is” Cuban food and serve “the real deal”…then El Habanero Catering was born in early 2016.
By the end of 2016 their Catering business was a hit and came their expansion of CHURROBAR, a mobile Churro dessert bar serving unique over the top Churro desserts. With Michelle behind the scenes leading and managing all business development, as well as social media & design and Chef Angel cooking up a storm their company quickly gained momentum and they opened their Restaurant El Habanero & Churrobar in 2018.
Over the past couple of years they've been featured numerous times by local and International food bloggers and some of our city's largest Social Media sites including- Buzzfeed, Tasty, BringMe, blogTO, Narcity Canada, Taste Toronto, Visualize Toronto, Futurpreneur and Toronto Date Ideas-- just to name a few!
35. Eden Fitness Studio
I am Tammy Foxx, the proud owner of Eden Fitness Studio. It has been my desire for several years to create a clean and safe environment for women to get healthy. My vision has finally become a reality.
I designed Eden with you in mind. It is beautiful in form while also being a fully functional fitness studio. Whether you are a female bodybuilder or a new mom trying to get back in shape after pregnancy, Eden has everything you need.
I look forward to seeing you and your loved ones around Eden.
34. CURLBOX
I “went natural” more than 15 years ago and remember driving 20 miles to buy an expensive product that I read “worked on everyone.” I tried using that product several times, several ways only to find out it didn’t work for me and it sat under my sink for years. I started curlBOX as a means to save you the drive and the money. curlBOX gives women the opportunity to try several products for the price of one!
MYLEIK TEELE
Founder, CURLBOX
33. Coddle
When I was expecting my first child I read a lot about what to expect during pregnancy. I even went as far as buying the 1000-page Mayo Clinic Book of Pregnancy and Baby’s First Year. What I didn't read about was; what to expect after giving birth and how to care for myself during recovery.
During postpartum, I was clueless about the realities. I lost so much blood during my c-section surgery that I was diagnosed with postpartum anemia and had to get a blood transfusion. I wasn’t prepared for how completely immobile a c-section makes you. I never imagined it would hurt like hell or that I would cry the first time I tried to walk. No one mentioned the sheer exhaustion that happens in the first few days home. I didn’t know you could have postpartum ailments; I had an umbilical hernia.
With all my unexpected ailments, I missed my hospital stay when I got home. At the hospital, the nurses were at my beck and call with a push of a button. I was pampered with bite-size products that made my recovery less painful. But when I got home the reality hit me, I was out of supplies, in a lot of pain and on my own.
It’s because of all these experiences that CODDLE was born. — Ruth Martin-Gordon Founder/CEO
32. KIN
KIN is a fashion destination for everyday women created and designed by me, Kristine Thompson. I began my journey as a plus-size blogger, creating the site TrendyCurvy.com in September of 2013. After years of doing what I love, I came to realize that I desired to do more than just provide outfit inspiration. I wanted to design clothes that women could feel confident in, that enhances their curves, and that is timeless. I wanted to prove that you can truly be both trendy and curvy.
31. BROWNDAGES
We are a small family-owned operation. Browndages was the idea of a husband and wife duo, who were simply trying to fill a void they saw within their own family.
30. Agnes Bethel®
Pronounced Agnes (Beth – Elle), Justice & Leslie Bessent’s goal is to build a brand of diversity and inclusion. This husband and wife team nurtured Agnes Bethel to fill a void of new luxury fashion brands with family roots and life’s inspiration.
Branded as the “Rebels of Luxury Footwear ‘’, the Agnes Bethel woman is not afraid of taking a risk and knows that luxury is an overall experience. The Agnes Bethel woman is authentic and likes to make a statement. With our handcrafted shoe art, our clients are guaranteed to stand out. We take pride in what we design for you. Our designs are exclusively unique and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
In this “NEW NORMAL”, we are rebels reinventing footwear bringing back creativity, individuality, and freedom of expression through the art of style and slow fashion. — Hand-crafted in ITALY🇮🇹
29. Xtensions R Us
Xtensions R Us was founded by Michelle Greene in 2009. Michelle is a certified eyelash technician and a registered medical esthetician. Obsessed with all things Eyelashes, Beauty and Business she is continually educating herself on such topics." I am especially passionate about helping women learn the art of lashing and the skill of Business Development. I believe if you desire it you deserve it." Says Michelle.
Our Lash Lounge is located downtown Milton Ontario, Canada where we offer a variety of eyelash services so feel free to pop in and visit. Xtensions R Us also offers an online eyelash certification and business development program as well as other courses to help the new eyelash professional learn grow and launch a thriving eyelash business in today's beauty industry.
28. Ginger to Remember
Ginger to Remember was established in 2014 with the sole purpose of crafting, refreshing and replenishing ginger brews. Our love of ginger has led us to try thousands of variations in pursuit of the best ginger brew ever crafted. We hope that you love our brews as much as we do!
27. SOUL FOOD HOUSE
Founded in 2015 by David and LaTonya Whitaker, Soul Food House is a family-owned restaurant located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. It was birth out of a desire to bring authentic American Southern and Cajun cuisine to the hearts and stomachs of those that live and visit Japan. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are from, when you walk through the doors of Soul Food House, you are family coming home. So come on in and Taste the Love at Soul Food House. — LaTonya and David Whitaker are the CEO/Founder(s)
26. The Cristalline
Our full-service interior design team provides interior therapy for your home infusing our combined 32 years of design acumen and refined style. We explore how personal aspects of your life are reflected in the state of your living environment, and how in turn your physical environment is affecting the major tenants of your life- from your career, health, well-being and relationships.
Much like a therapist might analyze your life experiences affecting your present state and provide tools to handle the emotional aspects of your life, we take a similar approach in exploring areas of your home life as a mirror to your present state. We then create design solutions to remove the physical and energetic obstacles in your space that are preventing growth and a greater sense of fulfillment. We leave you with a harmonized home that creates improved balance and well-being.
For the individual, our resident crystal expert works one on one or in private groups to show you how to balance the energetic body through the use of crystals. These are powerful aids in creating a balanced mind and body and their use in healing goes far back to ancient times. Most simply they can aid in meditation, but their magic lies much deeper. Whether the need is to calm and relax, to energize and ignite ideas or to heal old wounds, crystals can help to open up the pathways to lead you to greater achievements and an overall stronger sense of self.
25. Magnolia Chocolatier
I started my love for chocolate making in the early ’90s in Stamford, Connecticut, USA (where I grew up) after making character cakes for children’s birthday parties and small cakes for functions. I was a supplier of party and wedding items and decorated for those events. After discovering chocolate making items at a nearby cake supply store, I decided to embark on the journey of chocolate making. I also brought that love of chocolate making with me back to Barbados a few years ago, and now make chocolate both in the United States and in Barbados.
My journey started early in my childhood, however. My mum, sister, and brother worked for the “sweetie factory” (Caribbean Confectionery Company) for years during my childhood; mum used to make ice cream blocks; dad made turnovers and jam puffs; and dear Granny made everything from fudge to drinking chocolate, to the best sugar cakes ever. Both my maternal and paternal grandparents and my parents owned several stores as I was growing up, so that sweet entrepreneurial spirit is and has always been in my blood.
24. Swimma Swim Caps & Goggles
Swimma Caps are made especially for Natural Hair.
23. Sprëtz
Sprëtz is the only product that I have found to work. Sprëtz was created to remove the harsh odors of cigarettes, cigars, medical marijuana (whatever you fancy), and other scents from the hands all while providing a blast of freshness for the breath.
22. LucasPye BIO
Tia Lyles-Williams, MRSc Founder and CEO As an African-American Queer Woman, Tia Lyles-Williams is the 1st to own & lead a Biotechnology / Biopharmaceutical Large-Scale Manufacturing Company. Tia is a facilitative leader that is highly knowledgeable about the biotechnology/biopharmaceutical industries & its impact on patients, the middle-class workforce, and economic development in underserved communities. She has twenty (20) years of experience within the industry formerly working for the U.S. Federal Government, Big Pharma and Small Biotech Companies. LucasPye BIO will be the 2nd African-American owned/lead biotech manufacturing company in the commercial — 65 years after Dr. Percy Lavon Julian and his company, Julian Laboratories, Inc. (1953) in Oak Park, IL — the 1st African-American to own & lead a biotech/biopharma company.
21. Skin Drama
Skin Drama provides natural and organic skincare products for customers of all skin types with hyperpigmentation in mind.
20. Mantl
At MANTL we believe that bald is fearless.
We choose to stand against the outdated ideas of masculinity.
We choose to challenge the media's representation of baldness.
We choose to build community.
We choose confidence.
We choose action. — Founded by Karamo Brown, Irene Kong, Peter Ricci in the year 2019
19. Cultured Kombucha
We are committed to our vibrant, local market, and want you to be a part of who we are and where we are headed! Stay connected, share your thoughts and be a part of our journey.
18. Tribal Eye
Tribal Eye is an independent wholesaler/retailer of high-quality all-natural beauty products located in Toronto’s Kensington Market area. We know people would appreciate the quality of the beauty products not just for the price, but the quality and ease of mind knowing all of the products are organic and a great alternative to other non-naturally sourced and some naturally sourced beauty products. We promote organic and unrefined ingredients because we believe that is the answer to clear, healthy, and protected skin. Our skincare products are made with the intention of drawing out the benefits of all-natural ingredients while still being gentle enough to use on all skin types. Our Shea Butter and Black Soap are the foundation of any skincare routine because they target a variety of skincare concerns ranging from acne, acne scars, severely dry skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
17. Soji Solarin
Born in Nigeria, and having moved to the United States in his early teens, Soji Solarin’s work speaks to the malleability of black being; in both the contexts of Africa and America. Fueled by research and the designer’s fundamental understanding of the different iterations of blackness, the eponymous label SOJI SOLARIN was founded in Los Angeles, in 2016. Shortly after the designer’s graduation from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Now based in Berlin, Soji Solarin was awarded the Global Talents award in Fall 2019 and debuted his Spring 2020 collection at MBFW Moscow.
16. TELFAR
TELFAR is a unisex line Est in 2005 in NYC by Telfar Clemens and sold internationally. It's not for you — it's for everyone. — Telfar Clemens is the CEO/Founder
15. Virgil Abloh
Born in Rockford, Illinois in 1980, Virgil Abloh is an artist, architect, engineer, designer, musician and DJ, chief creative director, and artistic director. Throughout his career, he has focused on inclusivity and philanthropy across these disciplines.
14. KUSHAE
Founder: Dr. Barb, Board Certified OB/GYN & Kimba "The Natural Diva", MBA; Naturalista — We are confident that Kushae’s natural products can assist in reducing the overall toxic impact in the lives of women and more importantly, the recent rise in gynecologic and breast cancers all across the globe. Our partnerships with amazing cancer research and patient support organizations are a testament to our commitment as we provide education, natural product care kits, and in-kind support. We aim to give women back their voices in advocating for feminine health and hygiene and to insist on natural products made especially for women, by women.
13. Cooper Rose™
Founder Derrin Moore realized that there was a completely new world of alternatives to grandma's diapers and huge diaper pins...with one BIG problem...the folks in her community knew nothing about them. We are hoping that CooperRose can help families find eco-friendly and natural parenting options that will work for their child's journey.
CooperRose™ advocates for cloth diapering, breastfeeding, baby-wearing & eco-parenting in communities that lack support.
12. Zach and Zoe's Sweet Bee Farm
We are often asked how we got started with beekeeping. Our journey with bees began largely when we moved to Hunterdon County from Montclair, nearly four years ago. Zach, our youngest child, has asthma and suffered from very bad seasonal allergies, which naturally worsened when we moved to Kingwood Township and its rural surroundings. We searched for a number of remedies to alleviate his allergic reaction which significantly increased in the Spring and Fall seasons.
We are always cautious about prescribing medicines for the children and often seek out natural treatments whenever possible. We read about the many benefits of local, raw honey and that honey can help prevent allergies. The concept is called immunotherapy and the philosophy is to strategically expose your body to the element you are allergic to, which over time should make you less sensitive to it. In this case, raw honey, named this because it has not been filtered or heated, contains pollen and the body becomes more tolerant of pollen, thus reducing your allergic reaction.
11. BARRE LIFE
The Barre Life workout was created by our Founder Adenike ‘Niki’ Corion-Landon and her team of certified fitness, yoga, pilates and RAD certified ballet instructors. Together we are committed to helping you achieve your personal evolution as you reshape your entire body, become leaner, longer and stronger and improve your overall well-being through our fun, dynamic classes. Our workouts use the fastest and most effective methods of achieving unparalleled results.
Our ballet based barre workout is a fusion exercise that combines Ballet, Pilates, yoga and core strength movements while using the ballet barre, resistance bands and weighted balls. You will be engaged in an energizing combination of exercises unlike anything you’ve experienced before. — Adenike 'Niki' Corion-Landon is the CEO/Founder
10. ClassicJuiceCo.
We are located at 287 Coxwell Ave. in Toronto.
We feel extremely purposeful in being able to support you with Immunity Shots, Cold-Pressed Juice, Smoothies and Wraps and other healthy options as part of our community. Your orders and interactions are so encouraging and very meaningful gestures for this small, family-operated, business.
9. Red Bay Coffee Roasters
Red Bay Coffee is a conscious brand of sustainable specialty coffee. As a fast-growing award-winning certified B corporation, we bring beautiful coffee to the people and ensure economic opportunity with a team that values diversity and inclusion. Our partners include offices, hotels, college campuses and airports. A Red Bay Coffee wholesale partnership is a high impact way to provide a fresh high-quality boost of energy, plus contribute to a beautiful social mission.
8. Sisters Uptown Bookstore
We have successfully become a positive staple in the community of Washington Heights and recently celebrated 15 years of community service. We are not just a bookstore; we are a community resource center for the exchange of information and ideas. Our motto is “knowledge is key”. We provide an educational, emotional, spiritual and loving environment for our diverse community where all are welcomed.
7. Briogeo Hair Care
Nancy Twine is the Founder — she made her first foray into the world of natural product formulation at the ripe age of five. During childhood visits to West Virginia, Nancy would assume the role of sous chef to her grandmother, the town's resident beauty guru, in making her coveted homemade hair care. After an early-twenties move to New York City forced Nancy to trade out her homemade essentials for the store-bought variety, she quickly realized that the natural hair care on the market simply did not live up to its performance claims. Armed with a tiny East Village studio apartment, her grandmother's coveted beauty recipes and a rockstar natural chemist team, Nancy founded Briogeo Hair Care.
6. The DynaSmiles®
Daveia Odoi is the CEO/Designer — The DynaSmiles® are our irresistibly cute and lovable character illustrations with the brightest of smiles and sold on high-quality goods including notebooks, phone cases, t-shirts and more.
5. Unwrp
If it’s better to give than to receive, then it’s even better to do it in style! UNWRP offers luxury wrapping paper in striking colors + delicious prints that will leave you craving more, long after the gifting thrill is gone. Whether it be nostalgia, trend, or an update on Christmas, we got it! Make your gift stand out from under the tree. Transform an ordinary box into a personality based statement piece with insta-worthy, clout garnering prints that will be loved by everyone.
4. Real Talk Candles
All of our candles are soy blend candles. Vegan and animal cruelty-free. Soy candles are very mild in scent. They don't have what we call a "hot throw", meaning you'd need to be near them while they burned to enjoy their aromas. We want our candles to fill the room with their delicious scents, in a subtle but noticeable way.
3. Hirut Cafe and Restaurant
Hirut Cafe and Restaurant is the home of delicious and nutritious Ethiopian cuisine. We use the finest and freshest ingredients to create flavorful dishes to satisfy and delight your taste buds. Our kitchen team is dedicated to culinary excellence and our goal is to ensure that you experience the best in Ethiopian food and hospitality. We keep our menu simple at Hirut so we can focus on making wholesome food with love. Please see our list of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Be prepared to eat with your hands! Hirut, Tibebe and their family extend a warm invitation to you to enjoy a great meal.
2. Impano Sports
The Founders traveled to Rwanda to identify and coach young talented athletes to elite level, realizing these athletes had limited access to quality sportswear they decided to work with local Rwandans to create their own sportswear for and Impano Sports Ltd. was founded. Impano employees are only local Rwandans, providing training and resources to develop quality activewear and sportswear apparel to the local and global community.
1.Torpedopot™
Torpedopot™ is a containerized self-growing gardening system with a built-in fully automated pressurized plumbing system that waters your plants for you.
This concludes this first edition of 101 Black Owned Business WE can Support. Until next time, stay strong and know that on this earth, you belong. - JoyX
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