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Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Hosts 4th Black Sunday Holiday Expo at Akoma Market

The East Oakland Black Cultural Zone is a safe place for families, professionals, and children. It was a time to celebrate Black culture as we continue to promote “Oakland for the Holidays” campaign in collaboration with KRON 4. Guests enjoyed free admission and parking and came ready to kick-start their holiday shopping!

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Present at the Black Sunday Holiday Expo were Carl Davis, president of the California Black Chamber of Commerce; Cathy D. Adams, president of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce; Frederick Jordan, president of the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce; Jonathan Jones, Post Newspaper Group and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf with ‘Little King’ Landon Sandoval.
Present at the Black Sunday Holiday Expo were Carl Davis, president of the California Black Chamber of Commerce; Cathy D. Adams, president of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce; Frederick Jordan, president of the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce; Jonathan Jones, Post Newspaper Group and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf with ‘Little King’ Landon Sandoval.

By Post Staff

The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC), in collaboration with Akoma Outdoor Market, celebrated the season at the 4th Annual Black Sunday Holiday Expo on December 5, at 73rd Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in Oakland.

OAACC was joined by the city’s other ethnic chambers of commerce in this community event.

The East Oakland Black Cultural Zone is a safe place for families, professionals, and children. It was a time to celebrate Black culture as we continue to promote “Oakland for the Holidays” campaign in collaboration with KRON 4. Guests enjoyed free admission and parking and came ready to kick-start their holiday shopping!

OAACC also promoted several Black-owned businesses which needed to boost revenue because of the ongoing pandemic. “The Culture Zone has offered vendor spaces for a number of businesses that do not have a store front,” said District 6 Councilmember Loren Taylor. “Growing their businesses by participating every month is a step closer too to a permanent location and job creation.”

“We have to continue to support Black-owned businesses to help them survive and thrive,” said Cathy D. Adams, who is president and CEO of the OAACC. “Our job is to promote our businesses as much as possible and find resources to support them.

“This year we featured live entertainment by the legendary West Coast Blues under the direction of Ronnie Stewart. Desserts were provided by Grandma’s Desserts business owner Sherry Vance. Food was catered by Magnolia Street Catering, a member of OAACC.

Mayor Libby Schaaf joined the Holiday Expo to provide an official greeting and San Francisco Mayor London Breed made a guest appearance as did recording artist Dewayne Wiggins.

District 7 Councilmember Treva Reid and Congresswoman Barbara Lee were not able to attend but both sent a representative.

Also present was Carl Davis Jr., the new president and chief executive officer of the California African American Chamber of Commerce. He is also known as the founder of the Northern California Black Chamber Presidents Association, which was represented by its current president Elease Cheek. Frederick Jordan, board chairman and founder of the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce was present as well.

OAACC partnered with Lend a Hand Foundation in collecting toys at the Expo. The organization is still in need of unwrapped toys for children 1-11 years old. Toys can still be dropped off at OAACC’s office at 333 Helgenberger Road, Suite 269 in Oakland, Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Please call the office at (510) 268-1600 if you are able to donate a toy.

OAACC was established in 2003. We are a private non-profit organization whose mission is to advance economic opportunity and strengthen Oakland’s Black business community. We provide several services for our business associates and members including access to workshops, business development opportunities and advocacy.

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Registration Opens for Richmond’s 1st Annual Citywide Garage Sale

Richmond residents are encouraged to register for the first annual Citywide Garage Sale, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the Richmond City Manager’s weekly newsletter. The event will follow in the model of the El Cerrito Citywide Garage Sale, which encourages residents to reuse and recycle locally while reducing clutter.

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Garage sale sign. Photo by Ekaterina Belinskaya via Pexels.

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Richmond residents are encouraged to register for the first annual Citywide Garage Sale, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the Richmond City Manager’s weekly newsletter.

The event will follow in the model of the El Cerrito Citywide Garage Sale, which encourages residents to reuse and recycle locally while reducing clutter.

How it works: residents register their households to host a garage sale for a $10 nonrefundable registration fee. The city’s Recreation Division uses that information to create a map of registered households that will be published online at least one week ahead of the event. Shoppers will be able to access the map to find garage sale locations and descriptions.

To register as a host of a garage sale, you can do so in person by downloading the Citywide Garage Sale Registration Form and bringing it to the Recreation Complex at 3230 Macdonald Avenue. You can also register online on the city’s ActiveNet platform.

The deadline to register is April 14.

For more information, visit https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4476/Citywide-Garage-Sale to register or call (510) 620-6793.

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Bay Area Saw Wind Gusts of Up to 88 Mph As Tuesday’s Storm Whipped Through Region

High winds throughout the Bay Area on Tuesday blew down multiple trees and knocked out power, causing cancellations and delays on public transit, the closures of some highways and roads, and safety hazards as arcing power lines hit land.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) logo. The NWS provides weather, water, and climate data, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. (NWS via Bay City News)

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High winds throughout the Bay Area on Tuesday blew down multiple trees and knocked out power, causing cancellations and delays on public transit, the closures of some highways and roads, and safety hazards as arcing power lines hit land.

Point Potrero in Richmond logged the highest Bay Area winds at 88 mph, according to the National Weather Service as of 8:08 p.m.

Los Gatos saw winds at 82 mph, Oakland International Airport and Mount Diablo logged winds at 74 mph in the East Bay, Napa saw gusts at 65 mph, San Francisco International Airport reached gusts of 64 mph, and the Monterey, Palo Alto and Watsonville airports all saw winds at up to 59 mph.

“It’s been a little windy, to say the very least!” quipped the National Weather Service on Twitter.

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A Spike in Youth Violence Prompts School District, City Hall to Take Action

In response to series of violent incidents that recently occurred on and off school campuses, the San Francisco Unified School District and city officials introduced a slew of proposals on Tuesday to mitigate youth violence in San Francisco. Last week, the school district was hit with reports of a gun at a middle school campus and a stabbing at another.

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San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) logo. (Photo courtesy of the San Francisco Unified School District)

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In response to series of violent incidents that recently occurred on and off school campuses, the San Francisco Unified School District and city officials introduced a slew of proposals on Tuesday to mitigate youth violence in San Francisco.

Last week, the school district was hit with reports of a gun at a middle school campus and a stabbing at another.

And off campus — a 12-year-old was arrested last week for allegedly stabbing a 15-year-old highschooler on a MUNI bus, and police said they are adding more patrols at Stonestown Galleria on Monday after several large teen fights broke out at the mall.

“There are no excuses for violence, but there are steps we can take to prevent this kind of behavior from taking hold in our schools and our City,” said Mayor London Breed. “As City leaders, we are committed to working together with the School District to make sure our kids are safe and have the support they need, especially after the incredible strain on our young people caused by the last few years.”

The nine proposals released on Tuesday would beef up pre-existing city and school programs, like adding more MUNI transit ambassadors, expanding a school violence interrupter program to identify at-risk youth and coordinate rehabilitation programs for youth involved in crime in the city’s district attorney and public defender offices.

“As SFUSD’s superintendent and a parent, I recognize how challenging the last few weeks have been,” said Superintendent Matt Wayne. “I am grateful that SFUSD and City leaders have come together with a sense of urgency to find solutions, and deepen our partnerships so that we can better support SFUSD students and families.”

The school district also said it intends to improve mental health support, resource-sharing and coordination techniques in school violence incidents.

“Our youth are still recovering from the devastating effect of the pandemic, and we know that it will take the entire City family, which includes leveraging the expertise of our community-based organizations, to help them build up their social-emotional resilience,” said Dr. Maria Su, Executive Director of the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families.

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