Businesses & Services
Collectives, Creatives & Artists
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Laurelle Armet Photography & Design
I am a Vancouver-based graphic designer and photographer. My passion is to inspire and create designs that add a positive impact to the world. I specialize in brand & identity, marketing, print & digital design. Let’s make something beautiful together!
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Afro Hub Community
Empowering the Canadian black community by providing resources on entrepreneurship, personal development and financial education.
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Yadira Stubbs Design
I am a Vancouver Freelance Graphic Designer specializing in Graphic Design, Web Development, Brand Consultation, and Marketing.
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Melanin Rising
I'm Naomi. I'm a multi-disciplinary artist, educator, activist, facilitator and one who envisions a better world for all of us. I believe in the sacredness and divinity of art and artistic expression... our creativity is what makes us human. Our humanity will heal us.
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Arabellsoft Inc
Web Developer/Business Services/Science and Technology. We design and develop web and mobile applications that are useful and easy to use.
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Samantha Wood-Gaines
Illustrator/artist located in Vancouver. Alot of my illustrations are surrounding Black voices, Black bodies and Black Joy. I am also in the long process of interviewing 100 Black individuals and their experiences as a Black person in society. It will be an illustrated storybook style and I'm excited to make it educational (possibly allowed as a source in schools). Any and all support as an independent artist would be much appreciated.
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Afro Van Connect
Black Spaces are authentic African Descent Youth community designed gathering brave spaces in Vancouver, which are uniting people and organizations across Canada and the world, to contribute to liberating education. They are established to create opportunities for youth of African Descent to access equipment, education, training, networks and opportunities, empowering them to creatively and economically flourish; building on their unique gifts and perspective from their heritage and diaspora cultural experiences.
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Odihi
Odihi meaning "the essence of greatness" founded by Efe Fruci is a Black-led not-for-profit with a mission to educate, equips, and empower Black girls (10-17) years old and women (18-25) years old through coaching, workshops, and mentorship programs. We exist to support more Black girls and women into positions of leadership, power, and be in rooms where decisions are being made.
To register for our Fearless Girls Group (10-17) and our Empowered Women's Group (18-25) please visit our website to register.
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Karibou Handcrafted Soaps
We are a small-scale, independent, Vancouver-based duo passionate about creating unique handmade soap bars and body care products using natural, locally-sourced ingredients. Our focus is on keeping it safe and simple, crafting each item with just the basic ingredients needed for a clean, healthy product that is not only gentle and nourishing on the skin, but also long-lasting and pure. The word Karibu means "welcome" in Swahili, the native language in Kenya, where founders Ken Okondo and Jemeli Sang were born and raised before moving to Canada less than a decade ago.
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Lead Designs
Lead Designs is a stationery boutique specializing in Semi and Custom Designs as well as Curated Artisan Gifts for all your life’s best moments. Launched in 2016, we create bold and color rich designs that are reminiscent of the sights and sounds of Africa.
Although we love working on all types of events, we take particular pride in creating for traditional weddings. Lead Designs has handled weddings all over the world, from Canada to France, to Cote D’Ivore, to Ghana and even all the way to Australia.
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Missy D
Missy D is a Vancouver-based Hip/Hop,Rap & Soul Artist.
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Sade Awele
Award winning Nigerian-Canadian singer, songwriter, performing & recording artist, and creative based in Vancouver BC.
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Vancouver Tech Journal
Science and Technology/Author
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Branding With Sarah
Content Creator. I help you increase your visibility and get sales through blogging.
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Black Business Association Of BC
Non-Profit Business/Supply Chain/Web Developer/Business Services/Science and Technology
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Khimia Designs
We offer African print inspired accessories & apparel. We make fashion easy by letting the bold & vibrant prints on our collections do the talking. Founded by Victoire, originating from the Republic of Congo & Gabon. Khimia Designs was started to spread the beauty of African print patterns across the globe. The word khimia (keem-yah) means peace in her indigenous language called Lingala.
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Kurent Designs
Founded by Joy Unaegbu. My vision is inspired by where I’m from and the places I’ve traveled. Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, relocating to Australia in 2014, my passion and work reflects my connectedness to past and present homes. Some designs are influenced by African culture, as a homage to my Nigerian roots.
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Savanna Simplified
founded by Towela Tembo. Savanna Simplified is a wellness brand promoting organic African products. Savanna Simplified sells scented candles, and is planning on launching an organic skincare line. Savanna Simplified's scented candles are meant to express the individuality of people's desires and specific scent preferences, corresponding with the company's motto - 'It's Personal'.
The skincare line includes products such as body butters, face creams, and body oils. The skincare products are made from African essential oils and are ethically sourced.
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3Hnovation Inc.
We are focused on managing operational and cybersecurity risks through awareness training, maturity assessment and deployment of innovative technology. We support business corporations, individuals and community organizations of any size to Prepare & Protect their operations from cyber-attacks, Respond to security incidents from an attack and optimize business performance through Digital Innovation and Corporate Branding.
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Colour The Trails Advocacy Inc
Community Advocacy/Outdoor Sports/Photographers/Sports and RecreationTravel and Transportation
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BTB Audio
DJ & Musician
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Burst Creative
Marketing Agency & Web Development
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Chanel Viner Photography
Creative & Photographer
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Chantal Gibson
Artist
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CL Web Developers
Web Designer/Developer
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Desirée Dawson
Desirée Dawson emerges as an exceptional force in the world of music, holding esteemed honors beyond her roles as a recording artist, songwriter and producer. Through her artistry, she kindles a seamless connection between listeners and their inner selves, as well as the people and land around them.
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Devi Arts Collective
Jewelry. Devi Arts Collective is a women-led jewelry brand born out of the inner-desire and willful purpose to connect with people. We create accessories that when worn, are an expression of the bold, the confidant, and the vibrant qualities in our truest selves.
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DNA Romance
DNA Romance is an online dating site that forecasts romantic chemistry between people using DNA markers that play a role in human attraction. In addition, we estimate personality compatibility using psychology and allow you to evaluate physical attraction based on your matches' photographs and biographical details.
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Jimpinu
JIMPINU is a Nigerian commercial photographer based in Vancouver, BC whose creativity is expressed through the form of photography. Specializing in portrait, fashion editorial and lifestyle photography, she brings a keen sense of creativity and professionalism to every shoot. Available for freelance and commercial projects both in studio and on location.
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Ethos Lab
Ethós Lab is an afterschool innovation academy for youth Grades 5 to 12 to come to discover, explore, and grow through S.T.E.A.M and culture-based experiences.
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eL MAR Consulting
Data Analyst/ScientistHealth
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Ethos Myth Design Inc
Vancouver-based fine crafted Jewellery & Goldsmith
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GCSPAP Research Society
Data Analyst/ScientistNon-Profit BusinessHealth
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Dawn Pemberton
Musician
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Higher Function
Creative/Film & Production/RadioVideographers
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I Trust Vibes
Adornments, apparel & more
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Ian Cromwell
Artist
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Iron Balloon Productions
Advertising/Videographers/Business Services/Film & Production/Radio
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Janessa St Pierre
Content Creators/Film & Production/Radio
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Jenn Jackson
Content Creator
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Junie Désil
Artist/Author
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Just Natoya
Content creator, artist and visual storyteller
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Kara Designs
Web Developer
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Loud Mouth Brown Girl
Content Creators
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Love Tree Photography
Photographers/Videographer
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Seed Science Ltd
Supply Chain/Science and Technology
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Superior Homes
Carpentry/Contractors/Home Décor/Trades
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Tectonic Architecture
Engineer/Architect
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The Whinery
Content Creator
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U & I Talk Show
Content Creator/Emcee