BIPOC/ALANA Resources
These resources were curated by BIPOC/ALANA students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for BIPOC/ALANA students.
Grocery Stores/Markets
Shaw's
14 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA 01605
Price Chopper
221-223 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609
Trader Joe's
77 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Mekong Market
747 Main St, Worcester, MA 01610
Pinoy Republic & Sons
545 SW Cutoff, Worcester, MA 01607
Adom Market
1073A Main Street, Phone: 774-420-2778
Asamass Trading
1084 Main Street, Phone: 508-615-2097
Kumasi Market
852 Main Street Worcester MA, 01610, Phone: 508-754-2215
Faith N Hope Farms Inc
196 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605, Phone: 508-752-1956
Monrovia Africa Market
78 Waverly St, Worcester, MA 01604, Phone: 508-579-4803
Rabash International African Food Market
438 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609, Phone: 508- 685-2025
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NigerianMarket/
Think Africa
78 Waverly Street, Worcester, MA, Phone: 774-530-6140
World Market
623 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605, Phone: 774-262-9286
https://stores.worldmarket.com/ma/framingham/1-worcester-road.html
Beauty Supply Stores & Hair Salons
Queen Beauty Supply
Capelli Avanti
104 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: 15087573855
Tia's Hair Studio
59 Park Ave, Worcester, MA
Phone: (508) 754-2044
Shi Shi's Lounge
Clarisse Hair Braiding
139 Pleasant St
Phone: (508) 459-4980
Adowa- Lavish Beauty
IG: @lavishbeautyempire
Ashaunti Carpenter - Seamless Hair Boutique
IG:@seamlesshairboutiqe
Catherine- True Tresses
IG: @_truetresses
Stefania- Rina Luxe Collection
IG: @rinaluxecollection
Hairdresser/Barber
Atiyana- Headliners Barbershop & Salon, Hairstylist
312 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
774-559-9309, atiyanakelley98@gmail.com
IG: @touchedbyatii
https://square.site/book/GTHPBK68KNHF1/touchedbyatii-worcester-ma
Barbara, Braids and much more
IG: @luxuriously.touched, Phone: 508-901-7940
Bella’s Galore, Wigs, Hair Bundles, Closures, etc.
IG: @bellas.galore ○ Email: bellasgalore.co@gmail.com
Crowned by Glory Studios, Hair Salon
Phone: 774-314-4031
Elizabeth, Makeup Artist & Hairstylist
IG: @originalauntielizzy, Phone: 508-736-6551
97C Webster Street, Worcester, MA
Kasha, Braids, Wig install, etc.
IG: @508lacequeen
774-287-6043, vakashia@gmail.com
Philomina, Braider
Phone: 508-753-4974
Phyllis- Krochet Kween, Offers crochet styles and hair tips
IG & Twitter: @krochetkween_, www.krochetkween.com
Prestige Hair Braiding, Hair Salon (Kinky, Marley, and Regular Twists, Crotchet, Locs, etc.)
406 West Boylston Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01606
Facebook: 508 prestige hair braiding (visit for Appointment Availability)
Phone: (774) 239-2334
Rufina Ketter, Sew-Ins, Box Braids, Cornrows, Custom Wigs, and Makeup
IG: @highlyblessedhands, Snapchat: @mamaketter
Tahj, Hair Extensions Service
Phone: 774-262-9066 IG: @tahj2trill
Teiko- TK’s Attractions, Crochet, Braids, Locs, Twists
IG: @tksattractions
Touched By Thania
IG: @touchedbythania (for services), IG: @touchedtresses (for bundles)
TouchedByKay, Box braids, Cornrows, Sew-Ins, Wig Installations, and Retwists
IG: @kaydioree, https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18226708
Clothing
Iron Punisher Apparel, Fitness apparel
243 Stafford Street Worcester, MA 01603
IG: @Ironpunisherapparelco
774-708-2629, http://www.ironpunisherapparelco.com
Michael Agbortoko- Soxcessful
22 Front Street Worcester, MA 01608 ○ 508-818-1090
RoboHoney, Mental Health-inspired Streetwear
www.robohoney.com, IG: @robohoney
Cosmetics
Bryana Point DuJour- BRYS Honey, Lip-glosses
Bryshoney.bigcartel.com, IG: @bryshoneyenterprise
S.J. Health & Beauty LLC (in partnership with Nataiwi Products LLC), Organic Hair, Beauty, and Health Supplies
https://sjhealthandbeauty.com, IG: @sj_healthbeautyllc & @nataiwiproductsllc
Stacy Badu- Luxury Mink Lashes, 100% mink lashes
IG: @lashedbymaxine
Nail Salon
KuteKellz Glitter Box, Nail Salon (offers classes/workshops)
Jewerly
Demoiselle Accessories, Boutique-Handbags, Jewelry, Accessories
342 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 774-778-8778, IG & Facebook: @/demoiselleacc
Ella Amoah- K.E Jewels, Handmade Jewelry/Accessories
IG: @k.ejewels
Gloryland textiles, African-wear and Jewelry
Phone: 508-757-6744
TJH - The Jewelry House
16 Portland St, Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: (508) 579-2657, ladyjaccessories.com
Tracey West- Jewelz by Traci Lynn, Jewelry/Watches
Facebook: Jewelz’n with Tracey
jewelzwithtracey@gmail.com, Phone: 774-535-6695
Art
Abu Mwenye- Visionary Africa, Visual Artist/Painter (canvas and digital prints, framed posters, posters, designer lamps)
visionaryafrica.com ○ IG: @visionaryafrica
75 Webster Street, Worcester, MA 01603 ○ mwenye228@gmail.com, 508-963-6370
Cana Art Services, Art pieces, crafts, and personalized products
IG: @canaartservices ○ www.canaart.com
Coca Shahed- The Codega, Visual Artist (trays, canvas, bags, sneakers + more)
IG: @cocascreations, https://the-codega.com
Ivory Henry, Various Art Pieces (of 6/8 still selling handmade evil eyes and donating to black organizations/donations)
IG @artbyivory ○ www.depop.com/ivoryhnry
Jennifer Carey- JenniferCareyArtworks, Artist in Fine Art Enamel and Photography
IG: @jennifercareyartworks, Facebook: Jennifer Carey Artworks
Khalil Guzman, Artist (commissions various art pieces/requests)
IG: @theworcesterworkshop, kguzman1223@gmail.com
Quazay McClain-Robinson, Custom sneakers/clothing and other various art pieces
Currently accepting commissions via email @ quazaymcrob@gmail.com
Facebook: Quazay McRob; IG: @quazaymcrob ○ Website coming soon (see Quazay’s listing in photography as well)
Photography
Andrew Ayetey- Africaba
Phone: (774) 253-0070, http://www.africaba.com
Emmanuel Boakye Appiah- NewGenn, Photography & Music Production
Phone: (508) 556-4616, https://www.newgennphotography.com, IG: @kwameblue
Hollis Sarkodieh, Photographer/Videographer
508-373-8711, IG: @hollissarkodieh
Oghomwen Igiesuorobo- Invivoneurons Photography
www.invivoneuronsphotography.com
invivoneuronsphotography@gmail.com, IG: @invivoneurons_photography
Kwasi Agyekum
IG: @Ashantiking_ Phone: (774) 243-4939
Nana Minkah
@kminpro
NikEli, Photography
IG: @Nikeli_photos
Phone: 508-353-2737, www.nikeliphotography.com
Priscilla Adu- Boahen, Photography
@ohemapriscilla
Quazay McClain-Robinson, photographer- ranging from maternity photos, modeling, barber work/hairstylists, chefs, realtors
Book via email quazaymcrob@gmail.com, Facebook: Quazay McRob; IG: @quazaymcrob
Ralph Weah, Photography/Videography
IG: @steadywaveproduction
Renak, photography
IG: @Renak_photography
William Gardiner Photography
www.wgphotography.com, Phone: (508) 713-3411
Restaurants
The Boynton
https://www.boyntonrestaurant.com/
117 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01609
The Fix Burger Bar
https://www.thefixburgerbar.com/
108 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605
Fuel America
https://fuelamericacoffee.com/
100 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605
Thai Time
https://www.thaitimeworcester.com/
107 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01609
Dragon Dynasty
https://dragondynastytakeout.com/
104 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01609
Miss Worcester Diner
https://missworcesterdiner.com/
300 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA 01608
Altea's Eatery
259 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609
Baba Sushi
309 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609
Mint Kitchen and Bar
https://www.mintworcester.com/
79 Maywood St, Worcester, MA 01603
My Sister’s Crawfish II
https://my-sisters-crawfish-ii.edan.io/
442 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01602
Island Fin Poke
https://www.islandfinpoke.com/
41 Park Ave Ste 2, Worcester, MA 01605
Bean Counter Café
https://www.beancounterbakery.com/
270 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605
Chuan Shabu
https://www.chuanshabuworcesterma.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=websiteurl&utm_campaign=search
301 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609
Bagel Time
194 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01602
Rice Violet
https://www.ricevioletma.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=websiteurl&utm_campaign=search
287 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608
12th Avenue Cake Studio (Baker; Custom Cakes [Buttercream Only])
IG: @12thavenuecakestudio, alise@12thavenuecakestudio.com
Accra Girls (Ghanaian)
1280 Grafton St Worcester, MA 01604 United States
Phone: +1 (508) 459-0054
Addie Lee’s Soul Food (Southern/soul food)
596 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
https://www.allmenus.com/ma/worcester/535925-addie-lees-soul-food/menu/
Phone: (508) 752-0569
Anokye Krom (Ghanaian)
687 Millbury St, Worcester, MA 01607, 508-753-8471
Arethas kitchen (Jamaican)
118 Cambridge St Worcester, MA 01603, Phone (774) 530-6114
Belmont Vegetarian (Jamaican & American)
157 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605, Phone: 508-798-8898 https://www.belmontvegetarian.com
Berry’s Sweet Confections (Desserts)
Caribbean Flavor (Jamaican)
Phone: (774) 823-3590, 976A Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603
Elder Paintsil’s African restaurant (Ghanaian)
984 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 508-755-5510
Fatima’s Cafe (East African, Somali)
43 W Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01605, Phone: 508-762-9797
Gold Coast (Ghanaian)
Homestyle Cuisine (Jamaican)
82 Harrison Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: 774-420-2999
Idaliana Medina [Pastry Chef Medina], Baker/Caterer of a variety of pastries
Phone: 774- 253-2649, https://www.idalianamedina.com/services, IG: @pastrychefmedina c. pastrychefmedina@gmail.com
Janet Baafi, Catering Services for Small Events
Phone: 631-746-5706
Jamaica Thymes (Jamaican)
Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 b. 508-373-2944
Joyful Way (Ghanaian)
47 Blackstone River Road, Worcester, MA 01607
Phone: 508-753-3406 17. Made By Keeks (Baker; Organic Desserts & Pastries)
Phone: 508-667-1817, kierraestes@charter.net
IG: @madebykeekss
One Love Cafe- Venice Fouchard (Jamaican)
50 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: 774-272-3969, onelovecafe@gmail.com
Philips E&N Seafood (Seafood)
264 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01603
Phone: 508-345-7235 philips-en-seafood.business.site
PREGAME on Park (Bar; Live music, Karaoke, Games)
413 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01610, Phone: (508) 459-9940 https://www.facebook.com/PREGAMEonPark/
The Caribbean Press (Food Truck & Caterings Services)
Facebook: The Caribbean Press (visit page for updates on location), Phone: 508-873-4440, thecaribbeanpress@gmail.com, IG: @thecaribbeanpress
The Vegan Nest (Locally Sourced Vegan Food)
6 Waldo Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook: @VeganNest
Unique Cafe [Nadine James]
Phone: 774-253-0955, uniquecafe1@gmail.com