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An organic conversation with Khadija Hamidu is the Founder of Melanin Market Hamilton and the Executive Director of Workforce Planning Hamilton. Telling us about how her personal needs and global sentiments inspired her to start Melanin Market.

Over the past 7 years, Khadija has been a community developer in the Hamilton region focusing on BIPOC community connections and creating a prosperous and equitable Hamilton community. With experience working with Hamilton organizations such as YMCAHBB, Wesley, Community Living and, SPRC, she plans on continuing to foster community partnerships and collaborations from an EDI lens.

About Melanin Market:

Melanin Market HamONT is a community platform that celebrates Black culture in the Hamilton and surrounding regions. My mission is to highlight and celebrate the amazing work cultivated by Black (BIPOC) creators in our community. From Black owned businesses to the Arts and Culture, my vision is to spotlight all things melanin. Melanin Market HamONT is a safe space of acceptance and appreciation for the people of Hamilton.

Go follow Melanin Market on Instagram to start supporting local BIPOC businesses.

@melaninmarket.hamont

A sit down with your host Shalicia Harris and Hamilton Hive current Chair Kasia Lewandowski to talk about the importance of telling entrepreneurial stories and why its the perfect time to take Hamilton Hive into the digital world of podcasting to better engage with our community.