Blk Curate Collective is a directory, events and experiences business that is becoming the go-to platform to discover and connect with Black-owned businesses in Australia and beyond. Our platform celebrates and embodies Black excellence.
Created by Aletana Ajulo to be joyful, informative and community driven.
Our core pillars are visibility, accessibility and education, built on a foundation that prioritises joy for Black African diaspora businesses, leaders, entrepreneurs and creatives.
It’s a space for Black excellence to shine and for connection to thrive.
Through our website, Instagram, LinkedIn and newsletter, visitors find local businesses they can trust, while owners gain exposure, credibility and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs — local connections, global outlook.
“How did you find my business?”
Asked again and again by African entrepreneurs, until it was obvious the problem was bigger than one person.
After relocating from Canberra to Sydney, I struggled to find culturally relevant services, like hair braiders and African food stores, even though I knew these businesses existed.
I also kept hearing the same question from African entrepreneurs: “How did you find my business?” That made me recognise a much bigger issue — Black-owned businesses have a visibility problem. So I created BCC to help solve it for the growing population of nearly 500,000 Africans in Australia.
I believe greater visibility increases access to opportunities, funding and education. That’s why I’m building a central place to discover and support Black-owned businesses, in Australia and beyond.
Aletana starts Blk Curate Collective to make Black-owned businesses easier to find. The ABN is registered and the Instagram page goes live.
Listing Black-owned businesses in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
The directory opens in Brisbane.
Our first event: sold out, at Babylon Rooftop in Sydney. Co-hosted with Afrosocial.
The directory passes 100 Black-owned businesses.
Sold out, at Babylon Rooftop. Co-hosted with Afrosocial.
Our first solo event: sold out, at ACE in Parramatta.
The directory passes 150 Black-owned businesses.
The Brunch Tour at Rydges Melbourne, sponsored by Kwanda. Sold out.
Every listing verified by a person, and members look after their own pages.
Be seen by people actively looking to support Black-owned businesses.
Open doors to a curated network, opportunities and member pricing.
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