5 Toronto Black-Owned Businesses You Can Still Support During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Afrobiz • March 21, 2020

1. JEFFERY GYLES REALTOR

A man in a blue suit and tie is sitting on a bench looking at his phone.
Jeffery offers personal attention, exceptional expertise & consistent counselling on all aspects of your real estate transaction making the process uncomplicated. - Jefferygyles.com

2. YAMZ VEGAN FOOD

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Yamz offer all organic, vegan food made with love in Toronto. We make delicious patties, wraps and plates using ingredients sourced locally and seasonally. - Yamz.ca

3. SHAEDEN AFRICAN FABRICS

A woman wearing a colorful off the shoulder top from shaeden african fabrics
SHAEDEN is an online wholesaler/retailer that provides a wide selection of African inspired fabrics so you can design your own clothing for special occasions. - Shaedenfabrics.com

4. RIDDIM FITNESS CENTRE

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RIDDIM group fitness program is designed to get you moving to the latest and greatest rhythms from across the world, from reggae & soca to Afrobeat. - Riddimfit.com

5. STREET VOICES

A man wearing a black shirt that says rise is holding a microphone.
Street Voices is a magazine that strives to give a voice to the marginalized youth of Toronto and to empower those who aren’t in the mainstream media. - Streetvoices.ca
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