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White Rose Hosts the Mahogany Market for Black History Month
White Rose Shopping Centre is bringing back the Mahogany Market on Saturday 19th October from 10am to 5pm, inviting shoppers to support local Black-owned businesses and explore handmade crafts, food, drinks, and unique gifts.
The market features:
• Mouth-watering candyfloss “as big as your head” from Rae of Sunshine Events
• Satin bonnets from Jeanie’s Satins
• Gold-plated jewellery created by Damilola Jewellery
• Ugandan crafts from Sew UK
• Clothing by Certified Empire
• Premium beard-care products from That Guy Beard Care
• Vegan makeup from Iysha Cosmetics.
Founded in September 2020, the Mahogany Market curates events and proudly showcases Afro-Caribbean culture through local artisans and handcrafted items. It cultivates connections between the community and local enterprises by offering a diverse range of products and services in its surrounding areas.
Ashleigh Kellett, Deputy Centre Director at White Rose Shopping Centre, said: “White Rose is proud to host the Mahogany Market, a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community. Join us as we spotlight Black-owned businesses and talents, weaving together tradition and innovation.”
Mahogany Market founder Rachael Mills added: “The Mahogany Market is all about supporting Black-led local businesses and giving them a platform. We’d encourage everyone to get involved and show their support for these fantastic local businesses – not only for Black History Month but all-year-round.”
For more information on events at White Rose, visit white-rose.co.uk/.
The market features:
• Mouth-watering candyfloss “as big as your head” from Rae of Sunshine Events
• Satin bonnets from Jeanie’s Satins
• Gold-plated jewellery created by Damilola Jewellery
• Ugandan crafts from Sew UK
• Clothing by Certified Empire
• Premium beard-care products from That Guy Beard Care
• Vegan makeup from Iysha Cosmetics.
Founded in September 2020, the Mahogany Market curates events and proudly showcases Afro-Caribbean culture through local artisans and handcrafted items. It cultivates connections between the community and local enterprises by offering a diverse range of products and services in its surrounding areas.
Ashleigh Kellett, Deputy Centre Director at White Rose Shopping Centre, said: “White Rose is proud to host the Mahogany Market, a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community. Join us as we spotlight Black-owned businesses and talents, weaving together tradition and innovation.”
Mahogany Market founder Rachael Mills added: “The Mahogany Market is all about supporting Black-led local businesses and giving them a platform. We’d encourage everyone to get involved and show their support for these fantastic local businesses – not only for Black History Month but all-year-round.”
For more information on events at White Rose, visit white-rose.co.uk/.
Saturday 19th October from 10am to 5pm
Dewsbury Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 8LU
Sat 19 October
Website:
white-rose.co.uk/
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