BLACK BRITISH BUSINESSES, AUTHORS & SERVICES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT!
It’s October, it’s black history month and it is only fitting I highlight some black British Businesses that I love and I know you will too.
Food
I know we all love good food so let’s get into it.
Behind the Brand
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE aka The Black farmer was born in Frankfield, Clarendon, Jamaica in November 1957. His parents decided to come to the UK, like many of their generation, to seek better opportunities for themselves and their families. Read more on this here
The food
As the The Black Farmer say’s himself, life is too short not to eat well. He has created some of the best food in Britain, all excellent quality and delicious to taste. From prime barbecue meats, jerk pork, jerk chicken, Seasonings, Food gift hampers for any occasion. You name it, he’s got it
Where can I find it?
Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Co-op, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose & Partners, Budgens and Ocado. basically every reputable supermarket.
Also, every year The Black Farmer launches special packs to celebrate Black History Month and feature some incredible people who have done so much for British society, like Mary Seacole and Sergeant Lincoln Orville Lynch DFM amongst many, many others.
Skincare
Behind the Brand
Created for her daughter who suffered from extreme Eczema, trying many creams and nothing worked. She then realised her daughters skin needs to be constantly moisturised with natural products and that everything else irritates. She then realised once her own homemade ingredients & product were used on her daughter, her skin was increasingly getting better.
Every ingredient and every blend is designed with absolute purity and uttermost pleasure, creating a product that is natural, elegant and effective, and reaching organic purity to bring and uplift our mood, with complete indulgence and amazing smell for our most cherished moments.
The Skincare
I am in love with the body butter from this business. The body butters are like nectar for the skin! It’s a must have for all skin types especially if you are on the dry side.
You can get Face and Body products, Hair products, serums the lot. Those of you with extremely sensitive skin will be happy to know that everything is organic.
Where can I find it?
All the range is available online at JKGOrganics.com or if you are from south east London and would like to try some before you buy head to Deptford Market on Wednesday and Friday!
Authors
Here are 5 authors that you ought to know about along with their latest work. There work speaks for it self so definitely go and check them out.
Bolu Babaloa
Book-Love in colour
Akala
Book- The Dark Lady
Candice-Carty Willams
Queenie
Zadie Smith
Book- Imitations
Caleb Azumah Nelson
Book- Small Worlds
Mental Health Support
Black Minds Matter’s mission is to connect Black individuals and families with free mental health services —by professional Black therapists to support their mental health.
Therapy for black girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. They offer women a chance to not only find an appropriate therapist, but also access resources and discussions around mental health without stigma.
The Black, African and Asian Therapy network
BAATN is the U.K’s largest community of mental health professionals for people of Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean heritage. They connect people to therapists around the UK and provide free resources and services as well.
The 100 Black Men of London is a community-based charity led by Black men delivering programmes and activities focused on Mentoring, Education, Economic Empowerment, and Health & Wellness.
