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This year we have seen an unprecedented amount of focus on the Black community in various countries around the world after the tragic death of George Floyd. There has been significant support across business, politics, and media however to drive the equality desired many of these efforts will have to continue beyond 2020.
One of the most impactful ways to positively impact these communities is through supporting businesses founded by black founders who can then positively impact their communities. Alongside Raphael Sofoluke, Founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show, I have selected 30 Black-owned businesses—across a range of industries and sizes—positioned to grow and do well in 2021 that you can support.
Afrocenchix Founders
Afrocenchix
Website: www.afrocenchix.com
Award-winning Afro Hair Care brand using natural and ethical ingredients.
Founder of Alaran
ALARAN
Website: www.alaran.co.uk
Luxury home fragrance brand selling hand poured scented candles created using traditional artisan techniques.
Bebegarcon team
Bébégarçon
Website: www.bebegarconclothing.com
Unique streetwear fashion brand founded by four friends after an unexpected event during university.
Founders of Belovd
Belovd Agency
Website: www.belovd.agency
Belovd agency is a DEI and representation partnership, providing education, training and strategy for the advancement of all intersections of humanity in the workplace.
Benjart models
Benjart
Website: www.benjart.com
Benjart is a premium UK street fashion company with strong local roots and global appeal
Founders of Black Ballad
Black Ballad
Website: www.blackballad.co.uk
Black Ballad is a media and data company for black women in Britain and beyond
Founder of Black Girl Gamers
Black Girl Gamers
Website: linktr.ee/theblackgirlgamers
An award winning community based platform that advocates for diversity, inclusion and equity in the Gaming industry.
Byooti Co-Founders
Byooti
Website: www.byooti.co
Subscription box of hair, skin and wellness treats.
Founder of Casey Elisha Books
Casey Elisha Books
Website: www.caseyelishabooks.com
London based children's author, best known for her debut title, Love Thy Fro, focusing on enhancing diversity in children's literature.
Founders of Clamp Agency
Clamp Agency
Website: www.clampagency.com
Clamp Digital Agency is an innovative powerhouse creating contemporary phygital and digital experiences.
Founders of Crown Rose
Crown Rose
Website: https://shop.crownroseuk.com/
African print swimwear brand fusing the traditional aspects of cultural prints from Africa with contemporary swimwear designs.
Enum Cosmetics Co-Founder
Enum Cosmetics
Website: www.enumcosmetics.com
London based cosmetics brand founded by beauty enthusiast Gina Nipah.
Her Definition Founder
Her Definition
Website: www.herdefinition.co.uk
Bridal hair salon for textured hair and emerging celebrity hairstylist.
In Other News founder
In Other News
Website: www.inothernews.uk
Online collection of stories that highlight the positive contributions Black Britons make to society and culture through Events, PR and Creative content
JJamiePhotography Founder
J.Jamie Photography
Website: www.jjamiephotography.com
International wedding studio run by London wedding photographer Jamie Adeogunwoye specializing in weddings, events, portraiture and lifestyle photography.
Kai Collective founder
Kai Collective
Website: www.kaicollective.com
London-based womenswear brand of attainable clothing with luxury aesthetics, intentionally crafted to make women feel like their most confident selves.
Lendoe Founder
Lendoe
Website: www.lendoe.com
The UK’s first online lender solely focused on entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities.
Founder of Life Talks
Life Talks
Website: twitter.com/LifeTalksUk
A platform to inspire young entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. The platform has had speakers such as Karen Civil, Lenny 'Kodak Lens' Santiago, Swizz Beatz, Yvette Noel-Schure, and Shayla Cowan.
Marv Brown Films founder
Marv Brown Films
Website: instagram.com/marvbrownfilms
A creative video production company based in London.
Founder of ODF Clothing
ODF Clothing
Website: www.odfclothing.com
A fashion brand that bridges the gap in the industry by celebrating inclusivity.
Olufemi Photography founder
Olufemi Photography
Website: www.olufemiphotography.com
Photography business specialising in capturing the first year of a child’s journey.
Property Cohort founders
Property Cohort
Website: www.propertycohort.co.uk
Property Cohort is an information hub created by property professionals, focused on providing unbiased practical advice and services to investors and first time buyers.
Rum Remedy founder
Rum Remedy
Website: www.rumremedy.co.uk
An alcoholic beverage provider, producing a wide range of refreshing Caribbean rum punch products.
Social Fixt founder
Social Fixt
Website: www.socialfixt.org
Recruitment and job-board platform aiming to connect black talent to career opportunities within the creative industry with a combined reach of 20,000, with resources ranging from CV workshops to mentorship
Stock Pickers Academy founder
Stock Pickers Academy
Website: www.stockpickersacademy.com
Educational platform and community of experienced and inexperienced stock market traders.
The Curve Catwalk founder
The Curve Catwalk
Website: www.thecurvecatwalk.com
The UK’s first dance class specifically dedicated to Plus Size Women
Touchline Fracas founder
Touchline Fracas
Website: www.touchlinefracas.co.uk
Sports media platform offering analysis intellect, candor and comedy.
Tribal Unicorn founder
Tribal Unicorn
Website: www.tribal-unicorn.com
Luxurious hand-made and hand-poured, organic, scented, glitter wax melts and candles.
Ugly Tribe founders
Ugly Tribe
Website: www.uglytribe.org
Understanding Girls Like You (U.G.L.Y. Tribe) is an organisation aimed at supporting young women aged 16-30 from underrepresented and marginalised groups through a series of self-development workshops, corporate mentoring and coaching.
Uncle John's Bakery founder
Uncle John’s Bakery
Website: www.theunclejohnsbakery.com
Uncle John’s Bakery is an Afro Caribbean, Ghanaian Specialist Bakery established over 25 years ago making bread and cakes just the way it was done in Ghana 100’s of years ago
Wealth8 founders
Wealth8
Website: www.wealth-8.com
Wealth8 is a digital wealth and investment service – designed to provide easy and affordable access to wealth creation opportunities and targeted at black and multi-ethnic communities in the UK.This article is part of a series featuring underrepresented people making a difference. To submit ideas for features or keep up to date with new releases you can find me on Twitter - @TommyPF91.
