If you, like so many Canadians, have been wondering about a concrete thing you can do to help support the Black community right now, a simple solution is: start with dinner.

Supporting Black-owned businesses many of which were already affected by the COVID-19 pandemic puts money directly back into the community. And the fact youll enjoy amazing food too doesnt hurt.

There are some big lists of places to go or order from, and some smaller ones you might not yet have seen. Grassroots organizations have created extensive Google documents, posted picks on social media and come up with other innovative ideas to highlight favourite spots in their communities. Take a look at the round-up below, and let us know if there are any we missed.

Nationwide

First, the big ones. There are some sites that have been promoting Black businesses for a long time, gathering resources on everything from health services to entertainment venues.

Afrobiz.ca focuses on Black-owned companies, as well as entrepreneurs, and has listings for businesses for 32 cities across Canada everywhere from Saskatoon to Whitby.

Online magazine ByBlacks.com also has an extensive directory for restaurants, yes, but also options like lawyers, wedding planners and much more.