Our Mission
RealOnes seeks to connect cultures and communities on a global scale via the RealOnes app. We are committed to fostering connections and collaboration which advance equity, growth, and opportunity not only for the Black community but for all marginalized groups. A True Alliance.
Our Vision
- To contribute to the advancement of small businesses no matter what your background is.
- To build equity across the globe by cultivating true partnerships with our allies.
- To invest in communities that need it most.
Our Values
- Respect - fostering a safe and nurturing space for our community
- Authenticity - screening applications to ensure credible and authentic business join the community
- Growth - committed to sharing information and resources to support the advancement of individuals and businesses
Our Team of
Professionals
We believe that every member on our team, enhances our diversity by exposing us to a range of opportunities to experience and engage with the world and do so on the principles of respect. We want this space to create a sense of belonging for everyone who engages with it.
FOUNDER/OWNER
RealOnes
Joe Harry 
Joe grew up on the island of Dominica and holds an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology. Joe has worked in the IT space for over a decade and is a Berklee College of Music Certified Bass Player. He also studies martial arts, loves anime, and often rants about the dangers of too much social media.
Allison Hector-Alexander
AHA Equity and Inclusion Consulting
Lead Consultant & Owner
Allison is an equity and inclusion specialist with over 20 years of experience in creating and leading policy, education and training in anti-racism, anti-oppression, allyship and equity.
Jamal Seaton 
Jamal Seaton
TITO Interactive
Founder/Owner
Jamal is a Full Stack Developer. When he's not playing sports, Jamal enjoys mentoring and being active in improving his community.
Yasmin Coutry 
Yasmin Coutry
Business Analyst
Justin Arthur 
Justin Arthur
QANet Inc.
Founder/Owner
Justin is a graduate from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. He specialized in Game Development & Entrepreneurship concentrating in Quality Assurance Testing. Justin’s a practitioner of the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira and he’s a passionate soccer fan.
Raquel A. Russell
Raquel A. Russell
Communications Professional
Raquel is a multimedia storyteller with experience as a writer, communications professional, journalist, content creator and podcaster. When not working, Raquel is catching up on her favourite stories and fitting in a dance workout.
How it all Started
For weeks, the world cried out and erupted in protests over the senseless killings of unarmed Black men and women in North America. This isn’t to say that Black people haven’t been fighting to be seen as equal for decades, however, it seemed like for the first time we weren’t fighting alone, and that our allies were as loud as we were.
As a Black man, I wanted to do something. I needed to do something. My challenge was I didn’t know where to start. Which organizations, non-profits, and Black-owned businesses I should support to get help to the people who needed it the most.
After weeks of scouring the internet seeking a platform that would provide me with some type of direction on where to start, I realized that there wasn’t one. Black excellence needed to be exemplified on a global scale. A platform needed to be created that provided us with access to each other—no matter where we are in the world.
RealOnes is a culture connected. Our culture.
Black Culture. Join us as we build a platform that immediately
connects us to our global community and true allies through
Entrepreneurship, Commerce, Social Justice, Humanitarianism,
and all things in between.
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