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I’ve received a number of inquiries this week regarding a list of black-owned businesses in our community. I don’t want to exclude any. If you are a racialized business owner, please tag yourself (if you feel comfortable doing so) in the comments. And if you know of one, please tag them. I’ve felt real growth and awareness in our community this week and I think this is the beginning of true progress. 💓 #YGK

A post shared by Keep up with Kingston (@keepupwithkingston) on Jun 4, 2020 at 6:51am PDT

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. My long-term goal is to extend this list to include businesses owned by Indigenous and People of Colour in our community but we are going to start here. 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
@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 – I say it counts! 
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.
@dreadydrecooks – Southern and Caribbean cooking

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
@chermere_downtown/ @chermerewest – https://cher-mere.ca – 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

@Jarenaleebeauty– makeup artist

Florists
@KingstonFloralco – https://kingstonfloralco.ca – Custom orders and subscriptions available for beautiful, fresh arrangements.

Childcare + Child Learning
@littlecovelearning – childcare
@ruthysreadingroom – story-time and reading ideas.

Artists/Music
@bowenfineart – https://www.bowenfineart.com – Painter 
@cottoncarrie – https://barnett-knits.com – Felted clothing, wearable art
@chaka_chikodzi – https://chakachikodzi.com – stone sculpture
@elevationmusicstudio – http://www.elevationmusicstudio.com/ – Recording studio
Keaton – Musician 
@bsd_tothebone – blackwellsounddesign.bandcamp.com – Sound design/Music production
@dreadydre – Musical artist
@dbladjs – https://dbladjs.ca – Wedding and Event DJ –
@chellebooshaa – Muralist
@yikestheatreco – theatre company
@kyraminipopkid – Mini pop kid, singer, dancer, actor
@jarenaleebeauty – visual artist

Wellness
@chermere_downtown/ @chermerewest – https://cher-mere.ca – Day spa
@opheliarigault –  https://www.vopheliarigault.com – Grief educator/yoga teacher
@jdphysioclinics – https://www.jdphysiotherapy.ca – Physiotherapy clinic
E.L. Adams Psychological and Counselling Services – Counsellor

Travel
@BPassTravel – https://bpt.centreholidays.com/ – Travel agency 

Fitness 
@rebellefitygk – https://www.rebellefitygk.com – Personal Training and Life coach 
@bbodiesygk – https://bbodiesygk.com – Personal Training and Online Fitness 
@visionaryfitness4u – Personal Training

Jewelery 
@skeletonparkcreations – Polymer clay earrings

Cleaning Service
@imperialcleaningkfla – https://www.imperialcleaningkfla.com – Junk removal, maintenance, homecare and pet sitting service

Photography
@boyophotography – https://boyophoto.ca – Located in Ottawa but willing to travel to Kingston.

Many businesses have self-identified/agreed in post. If you don’t wish to be included or have changed your mind, please contact me and I will remove your name. Thanks!

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