Support Black Causes and Businesses in Greater Vancouver
What is this Document?
This is a list of causes, organisations, businesses, individuals and services you can support in the greater Vancouver area that are run, owned, co-owned or otherwise benefit the local Black community.
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Table of Contents
Food, Beverages, Groceries and Edible Supplements
Hair- and Beard Care Products, Hairpieces, Wigs and Extensions
Beauty Salons, Estheticians, Brows, Lashes, Nails and Make-Up Artists
Exercise Coaches, Personal Trainers, Fitness Classes
Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness and Movement Therapy
Non-Profits, Community Organisations and Initiatives
Fashion, Clothing, Accessories and Jewelery
Advertising, Web Design and Development
Visual and Graphic Artists and Designers
Diversity and Inclusion Consulting and Anti-Racism Training
Mortgages, Lending, Finance and Real Estate
Miscellaneous Goods and Services
Residential and Commercial Cleaning
Battered Women’s Support Services' Black Women's Program
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bwss-battered-womens-support-services/?
Hogan's Alley Society
https://www.hogansalleysociety.org/donations/696/
Black Lives Matter Vancouver
https://ca.gofundme.com/f/blmvan
Vancouver Black Community COVID-19 Fund
https://ca.gofundme.com/f/covid19-black-community-support-vancouver
Support the Family and Honour the Memory of Samwel Uko
https://ca.gofundme.com/f/support-for-samwel-uko-family
Black Arts Vancouver
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-black-arts-vancouver
Vancouver Black Therapy & Advocacy Fund
https://www.gofundme.com/f/vancouver-black-therapy-amp-advocacy-fund
Justice for Jamiel after Brutal Beating by VPD
https://ca.gofundme.com/f/21ajg7yatc
Colour the Trails
https://www.gofundme.com/f/colour-the-trails-with-judy
Project Love Run
https://www.gofundme.com/f/etrgmx-project-love-run
Mark's Brain Tumor Surgery Fundraiser https://www.gofundme.com/f/mark039s-fundraiser-for-brain-tumor-surgery
Support Chef Bounty of Pizza Jeem with Medical Costs
BlackChat
https://www.patreon.com/blackchat
Hey Magical Girl
https://www.patreon.com/HeyMagicalGirl
Odera Igbokwe
Kona Katranya
https://www.patreon.com/NubianImp
Art of Edge
https://www.patreon.com/ArtOfEdge
$mokahontas
https://onlyfans.com/bbrownsugar
Khadijah Exotic
https://onlyfans.com/khadijahexotic
The Patty Shop
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Patty-Shop/169853579733794
I and I Jamaican Restaurant
https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-and-I-Jamaican-Restaurant/464422004115590
Harambe
https://harambeethiopianrestaurant.com/
Riddim and Spice
Kiss YoMama
https://www.instagram.com/kissyomama.delivery
Fassil Restaurant
Taps and Tacos
PG's Jamaican Restaurant
https://www.pgsjamaicanrestaurant.com/
Tamam Palestinian Cuisines
The Lion's Den Cafe
https://www.facebook.com/lionsdencafe.van/
Juke
http://www.jukefriedchicken.com/
Alebi African Cuisine
https://www.alebi-african-cuisine.com/
Calabash Caribbean Bistro
https://www.calabashbistro.com/
Axum
Jamaican Pizza Jerk
Gojo Cafe
Princess Cuisine
http://www.princesscuisine.com/
Rehanah's Roti
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rehanahs-Roti-Shop/166823300017198
Tamam Palestinian Cuisines
Beetbox
Elbo Patties
Kula Kitchen
She Caters 2 U
https://www.instagram.com/shecaters2u/?hl=en
Mocha Catering
https://www.instagram.com/mochacatering/
Lagos Chop
https://www.instagram.com/lagoschop/
Food On The Table
https://www.instagram.com/foodonthetable4u/
K's Kitchen
https://www.instagram.com/strictlyafricanfood/
The Cake and Giraffe
Salt n Sear Catering
Big Al’s Soul Food
http://www.bigalssoulfood.com/
Yardie Grabz: Jamaican Street Food
https://www.instagram.com/yardiegrabz/
Raphael's Gourmet Foods
http://www.raphaelsgourmet.com/
Rich Sol Foods
Stanley Market
https://www.facebook.com/stanleymarketcanada/
Mumgry
Berhan Teff
https://www.instagram.com/berhanteff/
Lilise Fruit Butter
https://lilise-762371.square.site/
Juice Kadi
https://www.instagram.com/juicekadi/
Farafena
Marie's Guilt Free Bakery
https://www.instagram.com/mariesguiltfreebakery/
Juice Kadi
https://www.instagram.com/juicekadi/
Auntie Bev's Authentic Caribbean Foods
http://www.auntiebevfoods.com/new/
Cooking and Nutrition Education and Guidance
Food on the Table
Healthy with Kelsey
Samantha Thoms
Sade Thomas Nutrition
https://www.instagram.com/sadethomasosnutrition/
Caribbean Market (New Westminster)
African Market (Surrey)
Fortitude Beard Inc
https://www.fortitudebeard.com/
Menthy Shop
All Class Beauty Hair Extensions
Jessianna Products
https://www.jessiannaproducts.com/
Axis Professional Hair Care
Scrunch 22 Scrunchies
Mojo Beauty
Chy Hair Collections
https://chyhaircollection.com/
Abantu
Amaguru
Natural Queenz Hair Studio
https://naturalqueenzhairstudio.setmore.com/
Ice Kol Kut
Ammerose Hair Salon
Status Barbershop
Afro Hair Studio
http://www.afrohairstudio.com/
Mou Jam Beauty Salon
BaberDasher Club
http://www.barberdasherclub.com/
Roots Rockn Locks
https://www.instagram.com/rootsrocknlocks/
Jaye McLeod Hair
https://www.facebook.com/jayemcleodhair/
DuMonde Hair Studio
SlayedBy_MK
https://www.instagram.com/slayedby_mk/
God’s Gift Coiffure
https://www.instagram.com/godsgiftcoiffure/
VanaBraids
https://www.instagram.com/vanabraids/
Call Me T
https://www.instagram.com/trinaydidit/
Salon Supreme
https://www.facebook.com/Salon-Supreme-201171039906217/
Dulce Beauty Bar
The Lash Mob
https://www.instagram.com/the.lashmob
Gods Gift Brows
https://www.instagram.com/godsgiftbrows/
Imosé Glam Make-up Artist
https://www.facebook.com/ImoseGlam/
Chrissy Leyburn Makeup Artist
https://www.instagram.com/chrisseyheartsfaces/?hl=en
TatsHaus
Tula Beauty
Karibu Handcrafted Soaps
https://www.instagram.com/karibusoaps/
Okoko Cosmétiques
Royals Beauty Supply
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalsBeautySupplyAccessories/
Sherabo Organics
https://sheraboorganics-store.com/
Bellesence Cosmetics
https://www.bellesencecosmetics.ca/
Rasmi
https://www.rasmiskincare.com/
Nectrous Botanicals
Irie Herbz Apothercary
https://irieherbzapothecary.com/
Posh and Harmony
https://www.poshandharmony.ca/
Warner McDaniel Agency
https://warnermcdanielagency.com/
Reward Your Skin
https://www.rewardyourskin.ca/
Tonye Aganabe
https://linktr.ee/tonyeaganaba
Dawn Pemberton
Chelsea D. E. Johnson
https://chelseadejohnson.bandcamp.com/
Makadi
https://linktr.ee/makadiofficial
Baedu
https://www.instagram.com/isthatbaedu/
Turunesh
Sade Adewale
Buni Kor
https://www.instagram.com/osmoses/
Ital Blue
https://italblue.bandcamp.com/
Megang
https://mameganggig.bandcamp.com/
TRS
https://www.instagram.com/trs.mp3/
Teon Gibbs
Candace Coker
Ndidi Cascade
https://www.facebook.com/ndidicascademusicpage/
Missy D
Prado
Mama Rude Gyal
https://rudegang.wixsite.com/mamaempress
The Sojourners
http://www.thesojourners.ca/bios.html
Khari Wendell Mcclelland
http://khariwendellmcclelland.com/
Desirée Dawson
https://www.desireedawsonmusic.com/
Ian Cromwell
Ruby Smith-Diaz
Ready 2 Run
http://ready2runtraining.blogspot.com/
Temple Athletics
https://instagram.com/templeathletics_
Playmakers Basketball
KingHandles
https://www.instagram.com/thekinghandles/?hl=en
Gabriel Gibbs
https://www.instagram.com/dibbsongibbs/?hl=en
Kunye
Marlon Thompson
https://www.instagram.com/marlon.a.thompson/?hl=en
Tori Katongo Movement
https://www.instagram.com/torifit_movement/
Johny Daniel
https://www.instagram.com/balancedi/
Loco Beat
https://www.facebook.com/monlocobeat/
Coast Performance Rehab
https://www.coastperformancerehab.com/
Ashlü Massage and Training
https://www.loveaurorafit.com/
Klinik Basketball
https://klinikbasketball.thinkific.com/
G2 Athletics
Marlon A Thompson
https://www.instagram.com/marlon.a.thompson/
Train on Main (Martina Yabekova)
Rize Fitness (Reggie Bradshaw)
Dyer Fitness (Johnny Daniel)
Kendra Coupland
Desmond Williams
Jade White
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/J4JJWT
Desiree Dawson
https://www.instagram.com/desireedawsonmusic/
Dora Kamau
https://insighttimer.com/dorakamau
Akeemo Therapy
https://www.instagram.com/akeemo.therapy
Physiotherapy
Shawn Swartz, MPT
https://www.coasttherapy.ca/our_team/shawn-swartz-mpt/
Shirley Estey
https://www.kitsilanophysio.com/shirley-estey/
Nadine Nembhard
https://restorephysiotherapy.ca/who-nww/#
Mon Jef Peeters
https://fittotrain.worldsecuresystems.com/your-team/mon-jef-peeters
Sachiell Ricketts RMT
https://localhealthco.com/sachiell-ricketts-rmt/
Trisha Lovegrove RMT
Garfield Crooks
Mike Murray
https://activemassagetherapy.ca/contact-us/
Breathing Space Bodywork
http://www.breathingspacebodywork.ca/
Chattel House Spa & Wellness Centre
https://www.chattelhousespas.com/
Ashlü Massage and Training
https://www.loveaurorafit.com/
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Yvonne Mensah
https://sequoiawellness.ca/practitioner/dr-yvonne-mensah/
Duriell Bernard
https://www.fortiussport.com/team/dr-duriell-bernard/
Wilbour Kelsick
https://www.maxfitmovement.ca/team/maxfit-team-dr-wilbour-kelsick/
Sage Foundation
Afro-Caribbean Enrichment Society (ACES) https://www.facebook.com/afrocaribbeanenrichment/
African Descent Festival
http://africandescentfestival.com/
African Arts & Cultural Society
https://vaccsociety.blogspot.com/
Bliss Your Heart
Black Women Connect
https://blackwomenconnectvancouver.com/events-1
National Congress of Black Women Foundation BC
The Canadian Haitian Cultural Association of BC
Afro Van Connect
http://www.afrovanconnect.com/
BC Community Alliance
https://bccommunityalliance.com/
African Descent Society BC
https://africandescentfestival.com/
Burundian Community Association of British Columbia https://www.facebook.com/Burundiancommunity/
Centre of Integration for African Immigrants
Uganda Cultural Association of BC
Ghanaian Canadian Association of British Columbia
https://www.facebook.com/ghanaiansinbc/
Canadian Haitian Cultural Association of BC
Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association of BC
https://guyanabc.wordpress.com/
Barbados Cultural Association of BC
Jamaican Canadian Cultural Association of British Columbia
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC
UBC Caribbean African Association
Akoma Vancouver
https://www.facebook.com/akomavancouver
Ethọ́s Lab: Youth Space Reimagined
Hogan’s Alley Society
https://www.hogansalleysociety.org/
Black Lives Matter Vancouver
https://blacklivesmattervancouver.com/
The Coven Club
Nuzi Collective
BuyitinBlack
Khimia Designs
Stoxx Vintage
https://www.facebook.com/stoxxvintage/
Frontrvnners
Fashionvoice4u
https://www.instagram.com/fashionvoice4u
Batiqua
Bounceback Jewelry
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BounceBackJewelry
Fashion Voice
Go2Girl
Kali Works Online Boutique
Kasoma Designs
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KasomaDesigns
Khimia Designs
Mawogan Fashion
Tilda Kimono
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TildaKimono
West African Fashion
https://westafricanfashion.com/
Melanin Rising Apparel
http://melaninrisingapparel.com/
Zigante Designs Boutique
https://www.facebook.com/ZiganteDesignsBoutique/
Devi Arts Collective
https://www.deviartscollective.com/
Nhyira Gems
IIcyrags Durags
Ethos Myth Design Inc.
Miscellany Thrift and Vintage
https://www.facebook.com/MiscellanyEastHastings/
Kate & Frances
https://www.kateandfrances.com/
Spliff & Splee Clothing Co.
https://www.facebook.com/Spliffandsplee/
Kome Clothing
Sleepless Mindz
https://www.sleeplessmindz.com/
Hogan’s Alley Clothing
https://www.instagram.com/hogansalleyclothing/
Naa Sheka Fashion
Your Local Trash Mah
https://www.instagram.com/thisislocaltrash/
Khimia Designs
Rheaume Resin Creations
https://www.instagram.com/rheaumeresin
Black Local Voices Online
Hogan's Alley Society
https://twitter.com/hogans_alley
Stephanie Allen
https://twitter.com/BuiltJustice
Angela Marie MacDougall
https://twitter.com/_AngelaMarieMac
Markiel Simpson
https://twitter.com/MarkielSimpson
Chuka Ejeckam
https://twitter.com/ChukaEjeckam
Amina Yasin
Tonye Aganaba
https://twitter.com/TonyeAganaba
Cicely-Belle Blain
https://twitter.com/cicelybelle
Will Shelling
https://twitter.com/willshelling
Petros Kusmu
Pearl Low
Joy Gyamfi
https://twitter.com/inadequateteen
Danni Olusanya
https://twitter.com/DanniLacuna
The Mixd Project Podcast
https://www.themixdproject.com/podcast
SEEN
https://www.facebook.com/seenthepodcast
BlackChat the Podcast
Queer FM
https://www.citr.ca/radio/queer-fm/
Stratagem: The Podcast
https://www.welcometostratagem.com/podcast
Urban Renewal Project
http://www.coopradio.org/urban-renewal-project
Carribean Sounds
http://coopradio.org/content/caribbean-sounds
Reggae Show
https://www.coopradio.org/content/reggae-show
The Witching Hour
https://www.thecovenclub.com/podcast
The Afro News
Loud Mouth Brown Girl
https://loudmouthbrowngirl.com
Privilege Group Holdings
http://www.privilegegroup.net/
In a Foodie's Kitchen
https://www.instagram.com/inafoodieskitchen/
Kaya: Natural Hair & Lifestyle
https://www.instagram.com/comfygirlcurls/?hl=en
Avocado Toast Post
https://www.avocadotoastpost.com/
Sacha Médiné RCC
Nadine Tilma RTC
nadine.tilma@gmail.com
Christina Fenton RCC https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/christina-fenton-vancouver-bc/376050
Ruth Patta, MA, RCC
https://www.nofearcounselling.com/ruth-patta-counselling-therapist/
Maedean Yvonne Myers, BFA, MC, RCC
http://www.yourstoryevolved.com/
Geoff Ayi-Bonte
Bernard Piprah RCC https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/bernard-piprah-langley-bc/733036
Tricia-Kay Williams, M.A., RCC
Mercedes Baines (MA, CCC, RCC, CAC)
Judi Arthur RCC Sacred Circle Counselling
http://sacredcirclecounselling.com/
Black Women’s Program at BWSS
Tasleem Lee
https://www.accountabilityassistance.com
Fearless and Empowered with Efe
https://www.facebook.com/Efefruci/
Wise Willow Coaching
https://www.wisewillowcoaching.com
Courtney Adams
https://www.facebook.com/courtney.e.m.adams
Love Tree Photography
https://lovetreephotography.ca/
David Markwei Productions
Capture Your Now
Jimpinu
Bigleaf Media
https://www.thebigleafmedia.com
Chanel Viner
Burst Creative
https://www.burstcreativegroup.com/
Hello Success
Mammothic Design
Chelene Knight (https://cheleneknight.com/about-me)
Braided Skin
https://cheleneknight.com/buy-my-books/braided-skin-signed-copy
Dear Current Occupant
https://cheleneknight.com/buy-my-books/dear-current-occupant
Wayde Compton (https://waydecompton.com/)
49th Parallel Psalm
https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/9/49th-Parallel-Psalm
Bluesprint: Black British Columbian Literature and Orature
https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/B/Bluesprint
Performance Bond
https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/P/Performance-Bond
After Canaan: Essays on Race, Writing, and Region
https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/A/After-Canaan
The Outer Harbour: Stories
https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/T/The-Outer-Harbour
The Revolving City: 51 Poems and the Stories Behind Them
https://www.anvilpress.com/books/the-revolving-city-51-poems-and-the-stories-behind-them
The Blue Road: A Fable of Migration
https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/T/The-Blue-Road
Jillian Chistmas
The Gospel of Breaking
https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/T/The-Gospel-of-Breaking
Chantal Gibson (https://chantalgibson.com/)
How She Read
https://caitlin-press.com/our-books/how-she-read/
Juliane Okot Bitek (https://julianeokotbitek.com/)
100 Days https://www.uap.ualberta.ca/titles/806-9781772121216-100-days
Ian Williams (http://www.ianwilliams.ca/)
You Know Who You Are https://bookstore.wolsakandwynn.ca/products/you-know-who-you-are?variant=5373561765916
Not Anyone’s Anything https://freehand-books.com/product/not-anyones-anything/#tab-description
Personals
https://freehand-books.com/product/personals/#tab-description
Reproduction
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/564166/reproduction-by-ian-williams/9780735274068
David Chariandy
Soucouyant https://arsenalpulp.com/Contributors/C/Chariandy-David
Brother https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/26281/brother-by-david-chariandy/9780771023330
I've Been Meaning to Tell You: A Letter to My Daughter https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/574598/ive-been-meaning-to-tell-you-by-david-chariandy/9780771018077
Ejiwa 'Edge' Ebenebe
Pearl Low
Afuwa
Odera Igbokwe
Akem
Lyn Snow Creative
https://www.lynsowcreative.com/
Seven Eye Design
https://www.seveneyedesigns.com/
Kayla Mackey
https://kaylamackey.myportfolio.com/
Sade B. Alexis
https://www.instagram.com/sade.b.alexis/
Ariella Ilona
Yadira Stubbs
Cicely Blain Consulting
https://www.cicelyblainconsulting.com/
Creative Together
Elevate Inclusion Strategies
https://www.elevate-inclusion.com/
Strategem Virtual
https://www.welcometostratagem.com/
Sacha Médiné RCC
Geoff Ayi-Bonte
Ubuntu Strat Edge
Shaun Francis
https://www.instagram.com/shaunfrancis/?hl=en
Bespoke Lending Solutions
http://bespokelendingsolutions.com/
Ray Akintemi
The Great Mortgage
Pax Planning https://paxplanning.ca/
Sherryl Jacongs Real Estate Solutions
2-The-Point Measuring & Drafting Service
http://www.2thepointdrafting.com/?
Dami Gittens, CFP, CIM (Edward Jones Financial Advisor)
Mukirazi: Accounting, Finance & Tax Services Inc.
Stanley Immigration Services
https://www.facebook.com/Stanley-Immigration-Services-291190767625487/
Humana Immigration Consulting
https://humanaimmigrationcanada.com/
Surge HR Solutions
https://www.surgehrsolutions.com
Easy Consulting Studio (PR and digital Strategy)
https://www.easyconsultingstudio.com/
Heartquest Addiction Wellness Centre
Phase II Auto Detailing
https://phaseiiautodetailing.ca/
Sutony Renovations
https://www.sutonyrenovations.com/
Stolbie Sisters
http://www.stolbiesisters.com/
Village Bloomery
https://www.villagebloomery.com/
Kushklub
The High End Diner
Mocha Catering: Cannabis & Jamaican/Fusion & Infused
https://www.instagram.com/mochacatering/
SauceStrap
Temple Alchemy
https://www.facebook.com/TempleAlchemy/
Dark Lake Tarot
https://www.darklaketarot.com/
Makeshift
https://makeshiftworkspace.com/
Go 2 Girl
Bubbly Cleaning Services
https://www.facebook.com/bubblycleaningservices/
SOI Services
https://www.instagram.com/soi.services.bc/
Quanda Dog Training
Beaucoup D’Amour
QmooniTi
Vendmark Technology
Home Decor, Stationary
Warner McDaniel Agency
https://warnermcdanielagency.com/
Junk Removal
Dragonfly Junk Removal
https://www.instagram.com/dragonfly.junk.removal.bc/
Outdoors Activities
Colour the Trails
Birth and Post-Partum Doula Services
Moon Doula Wellness
https://www.facebook.com/moondoulawellness/?hc_location=ufi
Dora Kamau
https://www.instagram.com/dora_kamau/
These resources were gathered from the unceded Coast Salish territory, specifically the ancestral and traditional lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səl̓ílwətaɬ and Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm people.
This document was compiled by Azuka (https://www.paypal.me/AzukaN) and last updated on Monday, June 15th 2020.