Shining a light on black-owned businesses.

For Black History Month, we are featuring some remarkable, successful business owners who inspire us with their drive and their passion.

The theme for 2022’s Black History Month is Time for Change: Action Not Words. And when you shop black-owned businesses, you not only actively support them and their area, you encourage others to do the same. Let’s celebrate the black community and all that they do, this month and every month moving forward. #ShopBlackOwned

Kojo Marfo

My Runway Group

Kojo founded the community empowerment organisation, My Runway Group, to support emerging creatives and black businesses in the UK. Living in both Ghana and the UK has shaped how he wants to support others and open up access to funding, access and visibility for his community. Learn more about Kojo’s journey and vision in his video.

“Emerging creatives and small businesses owned by black people face several challenges…our core aim is to level the playing ground and empower the communities we represent.”

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Frances Gardiner

Flickerwick Limited

Frances founded her luxury home frangrance brand, Flickerwick Limited, after being diagnosed with PCOS, a hormonal imbalance condition. She was inspired to create sustainable, eco-friendly products to help uplift people’s moods and reduce anxiety. Find out more about how Frances connects with her customers in her video.

“One thing I enjoy about working for myself is no day is ever the same and it allows me to exercise my creative muscles by doing things I never dreamt I’d do.”

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Gerald Onuorah

Collarbone London

Gerald decided to launch Collarbone London to solve the problem of clothing that didn’t fit properly. His bespoke shirtmaker brand reimagines the traditional business of tailoring by giving customers the freedom to build, customise and order their tailor-made shirts straight to their home. Discover more of Gerald’s plans for the future in his video.