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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
OMGosh BBQ – southern style bbq – 349 Bath road (Bath and Portsmouth)
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.
@PastryHarbour – custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies.

Event Planner
@daraevents_ – Balloon decor, Lux Picnic, Micro Event styling and proposals

Media/Marketing
@bmdodo – http://www.bmdodo.com – Graphic design and branding. 
@wordcountcRreative – 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.

Mechanical Services
RNKE’s Tire Pit Stop – flat repair, tire swapping, and selling tires with rims as a package.

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
@Peaches.galaxy – Braids, cornrows, twists, crochet braids – schedule appointments here
@cheremere_spa – a variety of natural, science based hair, body and skincare products.
@locskingston – loctician, start locs, traditional locs, retwist.
@Classyhair_nails – braids, crochet braids twists, dreads, locs and nails. (Also on FB, Classyhair_nails)
@jewelsofttouch– braids, twists, make haircuts available
@shaniquesboutique – beauty, cosmetic, personal care
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!

ARoots Natural Therapies – effective natural treatment for dry, itchy scalp. Salon tested.
@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!)
@trishybeautyhairs – Bridal hairstyling, braids, crochet, wig laundry & styling, wigging, sew-ins/ frontal install and more. Renders services to adults and kids.

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
@k.atwalterdesigns – https://www.etsy.com/shop/katwaltersdesigns/?etsrc=sdt
@mwcreative2022 – https://www.mwcreative2022.com– custom pieces, prints and cards.
@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
@dbladjs – https://dbladjs.ca – Wedding and Event DJ –
@chellebooshaa – Muralist
@yikestheatreco – theatre company
@kyraminipopkid – Mini pop kid, singer, dancer, actor
@gunguo_collections -African & Canadian Art and History Farm

Wellness
@chermere_downtown/ @chermerewest – https://cher-mere.ca – Day spa
@opheliarigault –  https://www.vopheliarigault.com – Speaker, trainer and consultant to inclusive leaders who create cultures of belonging.
@jdphysioclinics – https://www.jdphysiotherapy.ca – Physiotherapy clinic

Pottery
@leahgeorginadesign – modern, organic pottery – https://www.leahgeorginadesign.com/

Mental Health
@betterboundariespodcast – https://briawannamaker.com – Psychotherapist
Vanessa @ Selah: Counselling/Coaching/Consulting – Registered Social Worker

Travel
@BPassTravel – www.boardingpasstravel.ca – Travel agency 

Legal Services

Brown Paralegal Service –
“Offering Paralegal services in Employment Law, Landlord and Tenant, Small Claims, Provincial Offences and Criminal and Immigration, Business Law, Notary, Refugee Law, Contract Law” – Brown Law Google page

Fitness 

Axé Capoeira Kingston –www.axecapoeirakingston.com – Capoeira is a unique blend of music, acrobatics, movement and self-defense. Get in the best shape of your life in mind, body & spirit with this unique and powerful art form.
@rebellefitygk – https://www.rebellefitygk.com – Personal Training and Life coach 
@visionaryfitness4u – Personal Training
@dansanidanceco – Dance studio that offers Latin, Ballroom and Kizomba at 15-1786 Bath Road
Pedal Works Cafe and Studio – Café, Spinning®, Yoga & Art Studio all in one special space.
F45 Training Kingston Downtown – Functional boutique training studio, 574 Princess street.

Jewelery 
@skeletonparkcreations – Polymer clay earrings

@lichenfairytales – small batch jewelry, clay, mixed media art

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.
@shaniquephotography– https://shaniquephotography.com – Portraits, movement, personal branding

Advocacy

@Ashleyjacklynne – Black Transracial Adoptee & Advocate

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!