Directory A-D
Arts
Dwayne Morgan
Speaker, Author, Poet
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Empowering Black people through unspoken history.
Tolo Images
Photographer/Artist
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)/Ottawa
Capturing the essence that is Black Canada through photography and art.
Tray Arts
Art Space
181 Millwick Dr North York, ON
Conducts paint nights and can also design custom art pieces.
Areej Artists Centre
Art Gallery/Space
2640 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON
Art gallery that also organizes programs for budding artists.
The Run
Art Gallery
514 Annette St, Toronto, ON
Art gallery in Toronto that holds private viewings.
360Visions
Photography/Events
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Unique photo booth rental experience in Toronto.
Black Women Film
Arts & Literature
Toronto
Black-owned film company that works with Black artists, creators, filmmakers etc. Talk about their films and the black diaspora in Canada.
Jonathan JB Photography
Photography
Toronto
Jonathan is a Toronto-based photographer. He shoots a variety of subjects, but his main focus is people.
The Collective Music Nation (CMN)
Artists/Music
Toronto
“National non-profit organization that unifies, amplifies and advocates for the Canadian Urban (culturally/historically Black) music community.”
Shot By Ria
Photography
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Photographer.
BAND Gallery (Black Artists Network in Dialogue)
Art Gallery
(647) 701-4323
Pop Up Location until Winter 2023
401 Richmond St. W., Suite LL108 Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Showcase talent and cultural artwork of Black Artists in Canada and Internationally.
R.I.S.E. Edutainment (Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere)
Arts Organization
Cee Centre for Young Black Professionals
75 Thermos Rd, Scarborough, ON M1L 0E6
A safe place for Black performers to express and perform. Program provides youth with opportunities to help cope with their mental health. Music encourages self-expression.
Event: Monday June 19 2023
Open Mic Monday: Full Bloom: Juneteenth Event
647-992-1527
Beauty & Fashion
Oshun’s Beauty
Online Beauty Store
Toronto
“Underground alternative to big box hair stores in Toronto.”
The Wig Hall
Online Beauty Store
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
“Luxury custom machine-made wigs.”
House of Glam
Online Beauty Store
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
A small company that sells mink lashes and customized wigs.
Alecia Diandra Skin
Beauty Store
Mississauga
Certified Medical Esthetician focusing on Black skin.
199Z
Fashion
884 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A3
Black-owned gender-neutral fashion label, media house and live event curation company.
Pink Lemon Wax Studio
Beauty Store
506 Church Street (3rd floor), Toronto, Ontario
“Black owned and female owned business operated by Mother and Daughter. We offer body waxing, sugaring and hard wax services.”
Mamas Life Products
Cosmetics
Scarborough
Black-owned cosmetics company that uses raw, cruelty-free vegan products to enhance Black beauty.
Good Skin Cosmetics
Beauty Store
hello@goodskincosmetics.ca
Whitby (GTA)/Online
“Good Skin Cosmetics’ vegan skincare protects melanin with simple, effective and natural ingredients to help nourish and heal.”
La Belle Kinky
Beauty Store
stayintouch@labellekinky.com
Online
“Our focus is on making sure that you will find great and fulfilling products for your hair, face and body.”
Omi Woods
Fashion
info@omiwoods.com
110 Bond St., Toronto, ON
“Omi Woods jewelry are contemporary heirlooms that celebrate all of our connections to Africa and her diaspora.”
So Supple Organics
Beauty Store
info@sosuppleorganics.com
Toronto
So Supple Organics sells natural, organic, handmade skincare and hair care products.
Smiley Comforts
Fashion
London, ON
Smiley Comforts offers customized apparel – combining fashion with art.
BATIK BOUTIK
Fashion
Ottawa
“BATIK BOUTIK is a brand that aims to showcase the incredible talent of artisans from Africa through fashion, accessories and decor.”
Bôhten Eyewear
Fashion
(647) 874-6673
Toronto
info@bohten.com
Bôhten is a sustainable eyewear company that creates its products using materials found in Africa and the rest of the world.
Love & Nudes
Fashion
Toronto
Love & Nudes is a modern collection of underwear made to compliment every woman’s uniqueness.
Caroline Blues Beauty
Beauty
carolineblues30@gmail.com
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Makeup Artist.
J & I Beauty Supplies
Beauty
info@jibeauty.com
Albion Finch Plaza (GTA)
Beauty Supply Store.
Alice’s Bath & Beyond
Beauty
(647) 300-0792
Dr. Fleas Highway 27 & Albion (booth #1203) (GTA)
Cosmetics, Bedding Sets and Bath Towels.
Crown N’ Glory
Hair Salon
(647) 549-2796
32 Berwick Avenue (2nd Floor) Toronto, ON M5P 1H1
Black-owned hair care service that provides one-on-one training to learn best practices and styling, treatment packages, natural and protective styling
Michael Fels Beauty
Beauty Service
(437) 329-8716
24 Beatrice Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2T3
Providing makeup services for all skin tones. Makeup for Black women. Don’t need to bring their own makeup. Can colour match perfectly.
Caroline Blues Beauty
Beauty
carolineblues30@gmail.com
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Makeup Artist.
Business & Financial
Blackhawk Network Canada
Financial
Toronto
Shaping the future of global branded payments.
Black Opportunity Fund
Social & Financial Capital
Toronto
Building social and financial capital for Blacks in Canada.
Black Business and Professional Association
Business
Canada
Aims to address equity in economic development, employment, and business.
The non-profit produces the annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards, a national event that recognizes and honours excellence in achievement. It also supports higher education through its BBPA National Scholarship.
180 Elm Street Toronto,
Ontario M5T 3M4
Email: info@bbpa.org
416.504.4097
Community Development
Parents of Black Children
Community Development
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
“PoBC is founded on the principles of anti-oppression and rooted in the knowledge that Black children are experiencing anti-Black racism within their schools and connected systems daily.”
Foundation for Black Communities
Community Development
Canada
Ensuring every Black person in Canada can thrive and all Black communities have agency in defining their own future.
Rexdale Youth Mentorship
Community
920 Queens Plate Dr
A grassroots organization dedicated to providing professional and personal development opportunities to black youth in Rexdale.
Delta Family Resource Centre
Community
Toronto
Delta Family Resource Centre (DFRC) is a grassroots, non-profit, community-based agency which is committed to enhancing the potential of families and children by supporting and addressing identified needs.
Omi Woods
Community Development
info@omiwoods.com
110 Bond St., Toronto, ON
“Omi Woods jewelry are contemporary heirlooms that celebrate all of our connections to Africa and her diaspora.”
So Supple Organics
Community
info@sosuppleorganics.com
Toronto
So Supple Organics sells natural, organic, handmade skincare and hair care products.