We're still collecting donations
On the 14th January 2021 we'd raised £1,255 with 87 supporters in 56 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
THE BLACK MILLION CAMPAIGN
by Black Wall Street London / Cornucopia Emporium in London, England, United Kingdom
Total raised £1,290
raised so far90
supportersTo establish 'BWSL' as a permanent feature in the UK by purchasing our own premise... Then duplicate the process to assist other businesses.
by Black Wall Street London / Cornucopia Emporium in London, England, United Kingdom
THE BLACK MILLION CAMPAIGN
BLACK WALL STREET LONDON
Our Aim
To establish 'BWSL' as a permanent feature in the UK by purchasing our own premise... Then duplicate 'The Black Million' concept to assist other businesses.
Become One of 'The Black Million'
The Black Million is an 8 week campaign to raise £1 million (GBP) by reaching out to 1 million people, to support the cause and donate a minimum of just £1 each...
Help 'Black Wall Street London' to become self reliant and provide startups and existing 'Black Owned Businesses' accessible and affordable business trading space by purchasing a warehouse/premise to host 'Black Wall Street London' events, represent our communities in excellence and home our headquarters.
AND THEN?.. Duplicate the process to assist others!
BUT WHO ARE 'BLACK WALL STREET LONDON (BWSL)?'
In honour of ‘Black Pound Day,’ Founder, Natasha Vigille introduces and hosts a Black Owned Business Exhibition & Marketplace, whereby start ups and existing businesses can exhibit and sell their brands and products, safely in one physical location in the heart of London.
Think… ‘Black Wall Street’
With over 60 active 'Black Owned Businesses' within our network and additional event elements, beneficial to the community such as:
- Mentoring & Mental Health Services
- Key Guest Speakers
- Spoken Word Poetry
- Live Community Performances... To name a few!
However...
Due to the current climate and government restrictions, we have transitioned to an online 'Virtual Market' for the interim to show continuous support to our network and community!
BWSL EXHIBITORS EVENT SETUP
ADDITIONAL EVENT FEATURED ARTISTS
As a 'Black Owned Business' it's been difficult to find venues that are not averse to our business concept and that are large enough to house our vision in it's entirety!
And that's where 'The Black Million' came to light...
Be part of a network of people, united voluntarily to meet our common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations.
THIS IS A UNIQUE COOPERATIVE METHOD TO RAISE £1 MILLION IN FUNDS IN JUST 8 WEEKS!
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
As soon as you donate just £1 via our 'Crowdfunder' campaign...
You become one of 'The Black Million' and gain membership benefits.
Campaign Target Benefits Include:
- Become one of The Black Million: A one million people strong community networking database
- Recognition across our websites and social media platforms
- Promotional opportunities for you/your business
- Apply to be considered for future funding... Anything goes!
- Your vote counts: Nominate a business or charity of your choice for future funding
ADDITIONAL CROWDFUNDER REWARD BENEFITS AVAILABLE!
CORPORATE REWARDS NOW OPEN!
BWSL NEWS
Check out page 1 of the first edition of the 'BWSL NEWS'
'SMITHERMAN' ISSUE: 1
FOR THE FULL EDITION VISIT HERE: BWSL NEWS
Hi there my fine people... Universal Blessings!
My name is Natasha Vigille.
MEET TASHA...
Born and raised in East London UK, I grew up heavily influenced by the musical sounds of my mum ‘Carole Thompson,’ who passed down to me her love of music and song. By my late teens I was a professional Croupier working in some of London’s most prestigious casinos.
After travelling extensively throughout India and living for 10 years in Tulum, Mexico where I founded my first business, an entertainment agency, I returned to London UK in 2014 and then moved to Devon in 2018 in search of a little more greenery...
A CREATIVE MIND
Creativity flowing through my bones, I mastered my hand crafting skills and studied the history of candle making and began creating luxury scented candles and thus… 'Cornucopia Emporium' was born!
CORNUCOPIA EMPORIUM
I am the proud owner and creative mind behind 'Cornucopia Emporium,' specialising in hand poured luxury scented candles, promoting wellbeing and conscious consumerism...
GREAT BRITISH ENTREPRENEUR 2020 FINALIST
In conjunction with 'Cornucopia Emporium,' I am an official 2020 'Great British Entrepreneur Finalist,' nominated for the 'Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.'
CROWDFUNDER & NATWEST
I also successfully campaigned with 'Crowdfunder' to help fund my start up business 'Cornucopia Emporium' and I was backed by NatWest's 'Back her Business' scheme... The universe is great!
https://natwestbackherbusiness.co.uk/cornucopia-emporium---handmade-luxury-ite
THE BUILDING BLOCKS
Whilst building the foundation for Cornucopia Emporium, selling my candles in car boot sales and marketplaces and attending expo and trade shows to expand my brand awareness...
I was all the while brainstorming on the concept of ‘Black Wall Street London.'
THE NORTH DEVON SHOW
UK BLACK BUSINESS SHOW 2019
FAST FORWARD TO... 'BLACK WALL STREET LONDON'
I am also the founder of 'Black Wall Street London' (BWSL), a Black Owned Business Exhibition & Marketplace, whereby start ups and existing businesses can exhibit and sell their brands and products, safely in one physical location in the heart of London.
We successfully launched our first 'BWSL' physical location event on September the 5th 2020 at 'The Factory' in Dalston, East London...
However...
Due to the current climate we have since transitioned to an online 'Virtual Market' to show continued support to our businesses in the interim.
THE BLACK MILLION CONCEPT
For a number of reasons, it’s been extremely difficult to find a venue/event space to host our ongoing growing ‘BWSL’ events.
With complete transparency…
This is primarily because many venues/organisations are openly averse to hosting a ‘Black Owned Business’ concept event… Sad but true!
But on a positive note…
It’s also because we have grown so much in regards to our exhibition and retail marketplace with over 60 active businesses currently showcasing their excellence...
We also host additional event elements, beneficial to the community such as:
"THE PODIUM"
An open mic platform allowing organisations and individuals a moment to address their audience... Including the following:
- Mentor & Mental Health Services
- Key Guest Speakers
- Spoken Word Poetry
- Dance Performances
- Fashion Shows (showcasing our fashion house brands)...To name a few!
So we require approx. 25,000 sqft to represent our events in their entirety!
OUR AIM
To raise £1 million to purchase our very own warehouse/premise to host our 'Black Wall Street London' events, represent our communities in excellence and home our headquarters.
The Black Million is a campaign to raise £1 million by reaching out to 1 million people to support and donate a minimum of just £1 each to help us become self reliant.
And then duplicate the process to assist others!
THIS IS A UNIQUE COOPERATIVE METHOD TO RAISE £1 MILLION IN FUNDS IN JUST 8 WEEKS!
Be part of a network of people, united voluntarily to meet our common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations.
VISION
Our vision is to reach 1 million people, set an unprecedented record...
AND DUPLICATE THE PROCESS TO ASSIST OTHERS!
I would like to invite you all to visit the official 'BWSL' website where you can learn more about the event concept and 'The Black Million' concept, in hopes that you may be inspired into supporting the movement and becoming one of...
'THE BLACK MILLION.'
UNITED WE RISE!
Website: www.blackwallstreetlondon.com
Instagram: @bwsl2020
Facebook: @BlackWallStreetLondon
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£1 or more
£1 BLACK MILLION REWARD
Become one of 'The Black Million' and gain recognition across our website and social media platforms for doing so!
£5 or more
£5 STRADFORD REWARD
J.B. Stradford, born into slavery in Kentucky, later become a lawyer, activist and built a 55 room luxury hotel.
Stradford believed that blacks had a better chance of economic progress if they pooled their resources.
DONATE £5 support and become one of 'The Black Million' and gain recognition across our website and social media platforms for doing so!
ALSO GAIN FREE ENTRY INTO 5 BLACK WALL STREET LONDON PHYSICAL LOCATION OR ONLINE EVENTS!
£10 or more
£10 GREENWOOD REWARD
It is said within Greenwood every dollar would change hands between 10 and 19 times before it left the community. Help us to become Self Contained and Reliant.
DONATE £10 support and become one of 'The Black Million' and gain recognition across our website and social media platforms for doing so!
ALSO GAIN FREE ENTRY INTO 10 BLACK WALL STREET LONDON PHYSICAL LOCATION OR ONLINE EVENTS!
£50 or more
£50 GURLEY REWARD
Gurley is credited with having the first black business in Greenwood in 1906. With a vision to create something for Black people by Black people and a system where someone who wanted to own a business could get help in doing that.
DONATE £50... Support, exhibit and sell your brand at a future 'Black Wall Street London' event as a 'GURLEY VENDOR.'
Gain extra exposure by being added to our 'Virtual Market' page.
Not for you?.. Gift this reward!
£125 or more
£125 SMITHERMAN REWARD
A.J. Smitherman founded the Tulsa Star, a black newspaper headquartered in Greenwood that became instrumental in establishing the district’s socially conscious mindset.
DONATE £125 support and become one of 'The Black Million' and gain recognition across our website and social media platforms!
ALSO GAIN ENTRY INTO EVERY 'BLACK WALL STREET LONDON' PHYSICAL LOCATION & ONLINE EVENT UNTIL 2022.
£250 or more
£250 SMITHERMAN REWARD
DONATE £250 support and become one of 'The Black Million' and gain recognition across our website and social media platforms!
ALSO GAIN ENTRY FOR YOU AND A FRIEND INTO EVERY 'BLACK WALL STREET LONDON' PHYSICAL LOCATION & ONLINE EVENT UNTIL 2022.
£500 or more
£500 CORPORATE REWARD
FOR SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS AND BUSINESSES.
DONATE £500 support and become one of 'The Black Million' and gain recognition across our website and social media platforms!
ALSO ALLOWS FOR ONE HOSTED ORGANISATION/CORPORATE EVENT HELD AT THE 'BLACK WALL STREET LONDON' HEADQUARTERS.
£1,000 or more
£1000 CORPORATE REWARD
FOR SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS AND BUSINESSES. DONATE £1000 support and become one of 'The Black Million' and gain recognition across our website and social media platforms! ALSO ALLOWS FOR TWO HOSTED ORGANISATION/CORPORATE EVENTS HELD AT THE 'BLACK WALL STREET LONDON' HEADQUARTERS.