50+ Local Black-Owned businesses to support in Paris

The past couple weeks have been overwhelming with the news of injustice going on in the US. Many people having been sharing helpful resources on social media, standing on the front lines protesting in the streets, offering supportive services, and empowering the many voices of change in the Black community. As an expat living in Paris, I have been staying connected to whats going on back at home, while also trying to figure out ways to get involved and support local issues going on here in France. This week in Paris, there was a protest held for Adama Traoré a victim of police brutality here in Paris, George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. I wasn’t able to physically attend the protests, but I followed it closely online and the turn out exceeded expectations with close to 100,000 participants. One of the things I love most about living here is the diversity of people that make up this city, especially the black community there is a richness in cultures from all over the diaspora. I used to do a interview series called ‘Paris Portraits’ of locals here to showcase different creatives, and entrepreneurs which gave me the idea to compile a list of the wide-ranging local black brands, businesses, entrepreneurs, artists that we can support on our day to day here. Below you can find a list of over 50 business you can discover ,and feel free to share any additional people to this list, I will be updating it periodically.

Food/ Drinks

Bô (Caribbean Tapas/ Rhum Bar)

Baieta (Sister fine dining restaurant of Bô)

BMK (African cantine, newly opened 2nd location)

Dear Muesli (Museli brand and creator of podcast Lucky Day dedicated to entrepreneurship)

Ga Food Nfusion by Hawa Toré (Personal chef/ Cooking classes/ Caterer)

Jah Jah by Le Tricycle (Jamaican inspired restaurant / Vegan hot dogs)

Love and Cakes (Bakery, specialised in cakes, cupcakes, cookies)

Mama Jackson’s (Soul food restaurant)

New Soul Food (Food Truck)

Osè African Cuisine ( Afro streetfood)

Table Métis (South African Tapas/ Wine bar)

Waly-Fay (West African Restaurant)

Brands

Afrikanista (T-shirt brand that celebrates modern and traditional African heritage)

Maison Chateau Rouge (Clothing brand)

Sawa Shoes (Sneaker brand made in Africa)

Violette Tannenbaum (Bridal and cool clothing designer)

Zeu_P (Vintage clothing pop-up store/ brunch)

Creatives

Adriana Parrilla (Photo journalist and visual story teller)

Ah _ Mais _Lis (Content Creator/ Branding)

Cflgroupmedia (Talented media agency specialised in photography and video)

Caverna Deco (Interior Designer)

Danvadorfilms (Film maker)

Elliott Barnes (American expat interior designer/ architect)

Enfant Precoce (Artist)

Her Story By Hanna (Photo collage art)

Les Petites Choses Ordinaires by Marlene (Photographer, Artistic Director) & Feelin. Paris ( Creative Workshops by Marlene)

Marc Posso (Photographer)

Sebastien Faye (Photographer, Film maker, makes the best Instastory content:)

Culture/ Entertainment

Art Press Yourself ( Creative Festival)

Cheetah 369 (DJ)

Coven Paris (Community dedicated to Intersectional feminism)

Dani Bumba (Singer)

Dj Baba Flex (Dj)

Lydie La Peste (Singer and Dancer)

My Show Pass ( Concert, Expos, Show Subscription at an affordable price)

Nelly Wandji (Art gallery and shop)

Nooru Box (Subscription box dedicated to Black culture and activities in Paris)

Visiting Paris

Girl Meets Glass (Wine tastings and Champagne tours)

La Vie Locale (Local Paris Guide/ Trip Curator)

Le Paris Noir (Black History of Paris Walking Tour)

Little Africa Paris (Walking tours of Little Africa)

My Parisian Life (Paris city guide)

Hair/ Beauty

Ciara Coiffure (Wedding and Special Event Hair Stylist)

Dyroll_Dydy (Afro Hair Stylist/ Coach)

Ma Coiffeuse Afro (Booking app for hair stylists and beauty appointments)

Maison Dassam (Eco-friendly beauty brand)

Manzel Flow (Make up artist)

Nadeen Matekyofficiel (Hair and Makeup artist)

Natural Hair Academy (Annual Natural Hair Tradeshow)

Nicole Pembrook (Hair Salon and Healthy Hair Educator)

Wellness/ Fitness

Art Press Yourself (Creative Festival)

Dancing Yogini Paris (Yoga Instructor)

Dodo Moves (Yoga and Cycling Coach)

Love Eat Smile (Yoga instructor co-founder of Flawless Yoga)

Oh Neny (Community dedicated to motherhood and women’s empowerment)

We are Bad Ass Squad (Booty Shake workouts)

Yes Coach Sessions (Fun workout concept -fitness classes in night clubs with live DJ)