Tobias Brown

Founder, Tommie’s Jerk

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Tobias Q. Brown, the visionary behind Tommie’s Jerk in Surrey, BC, is a culinary trailblazer whose impact extends far beyond the walls of his restaurant. His exceptional journey and contributions to Jamaican cuisine have set him apart from the competition and have catapulted him to win or be a finalist 9 national business awards in 2023 and is currently a Finalist in the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards (an Award that showcases individuals who are making lasting impacts on a national scale).

Tobias has not merely run a restaurant; he’s fostered a cultural exchange through food. His knack for sharing Jamaican cuisine goes beyond cultural boundaries, embracing individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. In doing so, he has not only created a culinary haven for his community but has also become a global ambassador for Caribbean flavors.

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Black Opportunity Fund (BOF)

Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) is a community-led registered Canadian Charitable organization, that supports a  prosperous, healthy and thriving Black Canada by challenging anti-Black racism in two ways by:

  1. Responding to long-standing underinvestment in Black communities 
  2. Working nationally to strengthen collective actions by Black organizations and leaders, helping them to create new and more impactful ways to support and advocate for our community. 

 

BOF prioritizes initiatives around education and youth, health, women and gender, criminal justice, entrepreneurship, arts, culture and recreation, and food insecurity, that impact the quality of life in Black communities across Canada.  
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Upcoming events to highlight:

  • BOF x ByBlacks National Restaurant Week: we are a lead sponsor for the ByBlacks National Restaurant Week, Spring edition 2024 which runs from May 20 to 26, 2024.  ByBlacks Restaurant Week (BRW) is a semi-annual national food festival. During this event, Black-owned Canadian restaurants, caterers, pop-ups, and food trucks offer a Prix Fixe (special) menu or a $10 special discounted by up to 25% for seven days. Join us in this week-long celebration of culinary diversity! There are a number of restaurants in Western Canada participating so check it out: https://byblacks.com/restaurantweek

 

  • BOF x DoorDash #BlackFoodEnergy grant program: BOF has confirmed funding for the #BlackFoodEnergy grant program for Black Restaurants across Canada for the next 4 years. #BlackFoodEnergy celebrates, amplifies and supports Black Chefs and Black-Owned restaurants and the amazing things they are serving up in neighborhoods across Canada. The funding commitment for the extended agreement will be announced in June 2024 along with the launch of the #BlackFoodEnergy grant

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