Ways You Can Support The Black Community in Ottawa and Worldwide
Following the death of George Floyd, protests and long overdue conversations on racism have been sparked worldwide.
In the wake of Floyd's death, many are asking how to support, educate and donate to Black initiatives and organizations both locally and globally.
Whether it's by attending protests, donating time or money, or dedicating time and space to researching and learning.. there is certainly no shortage of ways to show your solidarity.
Amplifying Black voices is not only important, it is imperative.
It is time to show up, speak up, and act.
Below are links of resources and recommendations.
Black Youth Helpline: 1-833-294-8650 https://blackyouth.ca/
Canadian-specific resources to help you Learn, Act, Give and Follow to take action against racism your community: https://www.quakelab.ca/blog/welcome-to-black-canada-a-resource
READ:
‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas
‘When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir’ by Patrisse Khan- Cullors and Asha Bandele
‘The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In The Age Of Colourblindness’ by Michelle Alexander
‘Black People Are Tired’ an article by Dawn Stanley
WATCH:
I Am Not Your Negro
When They See Us
13th
Just Mercy
Get Out
The Hate U Give
If Beale Street Could Talk
The Black Power Mixtape
Mississippi Masala
Malcom X
Restaurants and Grocery Stores
Fumi’s African Caribbean Restaurant
@fumis_ottawa
Baccanalle Caribbean Restaurant
@baccanalle
African Queen
Afro-Caribbean Superstore
2430 Bank St, Unit #17
Pili-Pili Chicken
@pilipiliottawa
Rehma’s African and Caribbean Market
https://m.facebook.com/pg/rhemasmarket/about/
Island Flava Restaurant
@flava613
TINGZ Restaurant + Bar
@tingzrestaurant
The Thirsty Maiden Cafe
@thethirstymaiden
Jerk on Wheels
@jerkonwheels613
1533 Merivale Road
Island Grill
http://islandgrillrestaurant.ca/
Do Good Food
@dogoodfood
Mamita Cuisine
@cuisinemamita
Dyhna (Haitian food takeout)
@dyhna509
D’Afrique Restaurant & Bar
164 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5J4
HeadQuarters (Cafe + Restaurant)
@hqottawa
JOCO Juice / Faye Beverage (Hibiscus Juice)
@juicejogo
Mon Autre Passion (African cuisine)
@monautrepassion
Chef Mia Larebelle
@chefmialarebelle
Jerkies Chicken
https://www.jerkieschickenottawa.com/
105 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 5A4
JH’s Kitchen (Local Nigerian Cuisine catering)
@jhskitchenn
Fishys Tropical Grill (Jamaican cuisine)
@fishystropicalgrill
http://fishystropicalgrill.com/
Over N Above Private Catering
@chef_apple_k
http://www.onaprivate.catering/
Habesha
https://www.skipthedishes.com/habesha-restaurant
Bagel Run
Lil’ Negril Island Grilll
@lilnegril
Run 2 Patty
@run2patty
The Fresh Mango
2559 Innes Road, Unit 2
@thefresh_mango
Tipikliz (Carribean restaurant)
@tipiklizottawa
10-4025 Innes Road
Irie Green Food Truck (Caribbean Cuisine, vegan)
@iriegreencuisine
4848 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Health, Wellness, Beauty
Zumba with Martine Charles (Gatineau)
https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profile/martine-charles/122810
Ottawa Hair Loss Clinic and Wellness
@ottawahairlossclinicandwellnes (not a typo)
Curly Hair Designs
@curlyhairdesigns
Strong with Cyd
@strongwithcyd
The Cultural Arts Studio
https://www.culturalartsstudio.com
Khalm Fitness
@khalmfitness
Zuhuri Beauty
@zuhuribeauty
PRESS ON Nails
@elabosseu
Beaufused (Vitamin + essential oil products)
@beaufused
Nurture with Botanics
@nurturewithbotanics
Lotus Flower Om Apothecary
@lotusfloweromllc
Zumba with Carr
@carrcarrcarr
NLS Academy (Soccer)
@nlssocceracademy
OBG Hair (braiding services)
@obghair
613-263-2080
Power Fitness Cardio & Bootcamp
@powerfitnessbootcamp
Kelly’s Barber & Salon
@kellysbarbernbeauty
HeadQuarters Hair Salon
@hq.hairsalon
Ra Lashes (Cruelty-free lashes)
@ralashes_xo
LaDinah Glow (Makeup)
@ladinah_glow
Healthy & Chic by Losima
@healthy.n.chic
Nahomie Kay Hair Extensions
@naomiekayhair
NBG Hair Section (Braidings & Hair)
@inoucoiffe
819-319-1023
Anthonia Makeup (makeup, skincare services)
@anthoniamakeup
I’M LOGiiC (Fashion wear)
@im_logiic
Keza Beauty (Makeup artist + certified lash technician)
@kezabeauty
Meekaa Makeup (Makeup)
@meekaa_29
Baby Doll Klaws (press-on nail business)
@babydollklaws
Novem Extension Studio (custom colour + extensions)
@thewizardofhair
Mazic Beauty (hair extensions, wigs, and lashes)
@mazicbeauty
Fades International
14-1800 Bank Street and 597 Somerset Street West
@fadesinternational
RIO Fitness ottawa/Raquel Adeclat (fun Brazilian and Latin online fitness classes)
Instagram: @getfitwithraquel
Photography and Creative Agencies
@DHMPhotography (Check out her project right now in collab with @curlyhairdesigns and @Jehuproductions)
Jehu Productions
@jehuproductions
Far From Average
Creative Agency
@hashtagffa
Ebony and Ivory Lifestyle
Event solutions, DJ services
https://www.facebook.com/EbonyIvoryLifestyle/
Debie Design (event decor)
@debie_design
360Xpert (Aerial photography and videography)
@360xpert
Anaya Arts (Afrocentric minimalist art)
@anaya.arts
linktr.ee/anaya.arts
Daisy Souls Photography
@daisysoulsphotography
Jonky Art (drawings and paintings)
@jonkyart
Handmade, Clothing, Gifts
@Brownsugarbynk
Handmade candles, butter, bath salts and self-care gift boxes
Chakou Collection
https://www.facebook.com/chakoucollection/
Pure Joy Creations
Traditional and contemporary African attire, shoes, purses, jewelry
613-733-1577
Chidima Dezigns
African inspired home decor, clothing and accessories
613-797-3031
Huguette Couture
Special event attire, upholstery, curtains, decor
819-639-2133
Exotique Blends Day Spa & Natural Skincare
Ottawa home spa and natural products
https://www.facebook.com/exotiqueblends
Carded by: Kashani
Homemade greeting cards
(613) 862-5274
CHRISTY'S EXOTIC CAKES & PASTRIES
613-698-8468
Jesiwa B Fashions
Unique African clothing and accessories
613-862-8245
Rayhma
African inspired apparel
@rayhmasleek
Lateez Custom Made Apparel
@lateezsales
Fleurdatee.com
@fleurdatee
Unavailshop (Buy/Sell/Trade)
@unavailshop
Coloure Culture
@coloureculture_lip
Crowned Clothing and Apparel
@crownedclothingandapparel
AZE Boutique (Afrocentric hand stamped earrings)
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AZEBoutique
@azeboutique24
Kai Swimwear (Swimwear made from eco-friendly fabric)
@kaiswimwear__
Waly Access (women/men accessories)
@walyaccess.com
Chez Kwetu by Dawn (textile wall hangings)
@chez_kwetu
Rustic & Classics Soaps (all-natural skincare products)
@randcsoaps
www.etsy.com/ca/shop/RusticandClassics?ref
Mubanga Jewelry
@mubangastore
Cakes by Caro
@cakesbycaro
https://www.facebook.com/CakebyCaro/
Andy / AKARTS (merch, prints, stickers)
@theakarts
VIkky’s Munchies (Homemade snacks i.e. plantain chips, meat pies)
@vikkys_munchies
Savana Boulevard
@savanaboulevard
Glossed.co (vegan & cruelty-free cosmetics)
@glossed.co
A Thousand Moods (vegan bodycare products and handmade products)
@athousandmoods
Opal x Amethyst (handmade crystal-infused creations)
@opal.amethyst
Curl Love by Anah Peters (natural hair care)
@mycurllove
God Given Merch (merchandise store)
@godgivenmerch
Adaeze Lingerie (lingerie)
@adaezelingerie
adaezelingerie.wixsite.com/shop/shopping
Spalding Design (clothing brand)
@spaldingdesign
Tricho Solutions (hair products)
@trichosolutions
My Little Sisters Kloset (clothing)
@mylittlesisterskloset
Saint Lyon Apparel
@stlyonapparel
Preddy-O (clothing shop)
Services
Kollies Auto Repair Services Ottawa
613-260-8331
The Drop
@the__drop
The Diatribe (Podcast)
@thediatribepodcast
COMO (community resource for local mama’s of colour and femme folk)
@coloursofmama
Brightview Interlock Ottawa (landscaping and Interlock professionals)
@brightviewinterlock
Kwadcast (Health & Wellness podcast by @kwadwo77)
@kwadcast
Alpha Decor Ottawa (Party Supply & Rental Shop)
@alpha__decor
Coco Leyan (Food blogger)
@sengibychefcoco
Interiors by Nancy K (Interior stylist)
@interiorsbynanck
BNG (Build the Next Gen for startups and entrepreneurs)
@buildthenextgen
To Get Hired (resume building and interview prep)
@togethired
Elevating Women Foundation (NGO for education and economic empowerment)
@elevatingw_foundation
Bring it Daily Health and Performance Coaching
@bringitdaily
TM Window Tinting
@tmtinting
https://www.facebook.com/tm.tinting/
Wish Photobooth
@wishphotobooth
Melior Me Services (Professional development services)
@meliorme.services
Pathway to Purpose (College prep flashcards)
@pathway_to_purpose
