In light of the movement to amplify black voices and in response to my recent share, I’ve been encouraged by our community to highlight Black-owned businesses in Kingston and the surrounding area. This is an opportunity to support the movement, locally. Thank you to those who contributed to the working list on my Instagram and Facebook page. This is a working list, if I’ve missed one (or a few), please include in the comments.
Food
Ella’s Cuisine – Authentic African Cuisine –
Barrett’s Delights – https://www.facebook.com/barrettsdelights – baked goods.
@sallysrotishop – https://sallysrotishop.wixsite.com/home – 573 Princess Street (I’ve written about my love for them)
@jerkebago – https://jerkebago.ca – located in the PEC.
Aunty Caribbean Grocery/Beauty Supply – Caribbean grocery items that you can’t find at a regular grocery store plus frozen proteins from the butcher like Oxtail.
@Blossomafricanfoods – Find specific African grocery item, locally.
Mo’s Dainty Bites – finger foods like puff puff and treats.
Media/Marketing
@bmdodo – http://www.bmdodo.com – Graphic design and branding.
@wordcountcreative – https://wordcountcreative.com – Content creation agency
Real Estate
Chris Nelson – http://www.reicohomes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Kingston-Real-Estate-Information-101063731459530/
Snow Removal
Yathu Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc
Carpentry/Home Improvement
Dwayne Dynamic Construction – home renovations like bathroom upgrades, flooring, built-in shelving and more.
Apparel
@colouredproudly– www.colouredproudly.com – Black Lives Matter apparel- located in Napanee
Kingston Shoe Repair – http://www.kingstonshoerepair.com – Shoe Repair-located downtown
@ww.apparel – Woodlin and Woodley apparel, newly founded clothing company
@destinyimasete – African clothing
Hair/Beauty
@cheremere_spa – a variety of natural, science based hair, body and skincare products.
@blendtopawwfection – make up artist and hair stylist
Trendsetter Hair Clinic (Paulette) – https://www.trendsetterhairclinic.com – Hairdresser – located downtown
@ogini_barbershop – Barbershop – located downtown
@mk.braids – Hair Braiding – Box braids and other protective styling. Mary braids in Kingston and her daughter, Jennifer, braids in Ottawa.
@mkstyling – hair braiding and styling
Aunty Carribean Grocer/Beauty Supply – Yes, I listed them in food, I also buy my braiding hair and castor oil here!
@aromaissoaps – Plant based, cruelty free products. Scented with essential oils & colored with clays and herbs
@afiyabeauty – holistic skincare artisans that make cruelty-free, natural products
@arootsnaturaltherapies – Effective, natural treatment for dry, itchy scalp.
@Ucosmetic_Kingston – cosmetic, medical, vein and aesthetic treatments,
@Findabeautycare – hair braiding and hair and hair products.
@Destinyimasete – hair braiding
@livingcanvas.pmu – permanent makeup (find her at Cher Mere!)
@Jarenaleebeauty– makeup artist
@trishybeautyhairs -hairstylist and gentle braider