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(Greatest Message of All time) November 25, 2022

The Holiday Christmas & Kwanzaa Gift Show Aligns with Oakland Mayor's "Shop Safe Oakland"

The Holiday Christmas & Kwanzaa Gift Show, November 26th & 27th at the Downtown Oakland Marriott benefiting the Alameda County Community Food Bank is in alignment with Mayor Libby Schaaf's 'Shop Safe Oakland.'

The public can enjoy a wonderful array of food, live jazz and gospel, local artists, and vendors with unique gifts and all in time for holiday cheer in the safe environment of the "BARTABLE" Downtown Marriott Hotel near 12th St. BART. BWOPA will provide COVID-19 test kits & information.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Nov. 25, 2022 - PRLog -- Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight San Francisco~Dallas

Thanksgiving Eve, Mayor Libby Schaaf held a news conference heralding the "Shop Safe Oakland for the Holidays." The two-day Holiday Christmas & Kwanzaa Gift Show, is a multicultural event providing a "Shop Safe Oakland" environment kicking off the giving season of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa and is an example of the spirit of the campaign as people ready for the holidays.

In a news conference kickoff on Wednesday, Mayor Schaaf said "Shop Safe Oakland" is an effort to create a sense of safety and comfort for people to come back to neighborhood commercial districts and do their shopping in person. "We want you to know the City is here to welcome you back and to enjoy your shopping ," said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Mayor Schaaf also explained there will be an Oakland City Council meeting on Tuesday to discuss grants for small businesses. Cathy Adams, President and CEO of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce was on hand for the news conference.

The Holiday Christmas & Kwanzaa Gift Show is an excellent example of what Mayor Schaaf has announced with the "Shop Safe Oakland" initiative as it brings vendors near and far with products to stimulate Oakland's economy Black Friday Weekend starts special shopping and entertainment at the Oakland Marriott Convention Center, 550 10^th Street & Broadway, 10 am to 7 pm, November 26^th & 27th.

With safety at the forefront of planning, BWOPA (Black Women Organized for Political Action) will provide COVID resources including test kits and general information. See their https://blackandvaxxed.org/campaign-toolkit/.

Everyone is welcome. The public is encouraged to bring a nonperishable item to benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank and get $5 off the $15 ticket price. Children 12 and under are free, yet they are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to instill a sense of giving and the importance of community investment. The goal is to raise 400 pounds of food over the two-day community focused event. People can bring their nonperishable food items and drop them off without having to attend the event; but organizers ask that they stay long enough to take a selfie. Corporate and Community volunteer groups are extended this great community opportunity as well. Just bring nonperishable food items while dressed in a corporate or organization T-Shirt and get a photo-op for newsletters.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

BECOMES

HAPPY GIVING THANKS

WITH PRESENTS FROM

THE HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS &

KWANZAA GIFT SHOW

NOVEMBER 26-27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

OAKLAND MARRIOTT

550 10^th Street & Broadway

(NEAR 12TH STREET BART STATION)

BENEFITING

THE ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

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Entertainment Flows With

Prescott Circus

Black Vines & Other Wine Companies

Food News, Book Signings & More

PRESCOTT FAMILY CIRCUS

12 PM SATURDAY

BLACK VINES PRESENTS BLACK VINTNERS HOLIDAY WINE PAIRING TIPS

with Ayaba Wines, Black Excellence Wines and The Pour Up Wines

2 PM SATURDAY

The panel discussion hosted by Sandra Varner of Varner PR, Black Vines shares Black Vintners tips for holiday wine pairings during a panel with Jerry Bailey of Ayaba Wines; Jamishia Ramsey of Black Excellence Wine Company and Monique Griffin of The Pour UP Wine Company.

Information about Black Vines of Berkeley, California

Outdoor Afro's founder Rue Mapp will share her author's journey to creating Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors and signing books!

12 noon, Saturday

Photo: As Seen in Essence Magazine

Author and San Francisco Chronicle Columnist

George McCalman

1 pm Sunday

San Francisco Artist

Malik Seneferu

Kwanzaa Preparation & 7 Principles

11 a.m. Saturday & Sunday

Click Image to Preview Preparation for Kwanzaa Table

The From Greens To Blackeyed Peas

Black Food Sovereignty Panel Sunday, 3:00 p.m.

Ms. Phyllis Bowie as a contributor for Cuisine Noir magazine is hosting a panel to discuss Black Food Sovereignty in the Bay Area for the anticipated return of Holiday Christmas and Kwanzaa Gift Show at the Marriott in Oakland on November 27th.

The From Greens To Blackeyed Peas panel of bay area Black Food experts will have a passionate inspirational conversation about what it takes to get healthy farm fresh organic food into the mouths of Black families. To motivate our community to take the first steps to prevent Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Obesity within our community through our historical cultural love of Black Food and Black commerce.

https://bayareagiftshow.com/

https://www.cuisinenoirmag.com/

Instagram:@livingwithphyllis

YouTube: Living with Phyllis

https://youtube.com/channel/UCx3U8DjDcHFfKf3TFqSInWQ

(Courtesy of Phyllis Bowie)

Wanda Blake

For Wanda, cooking is all about serving others. It’s about culture. It’s about connection. It’s about relating with others over a flavor, a dish, or a meal. Wanda grew up in San Francisco in an ultra diverse community eating all kinds of foods.

In 2015, Wanda launched Wanda’s Cooking Pop-up restaurant events in the Bay Area. A few years later, the website started an online pantry with, Pepper Chowchow, Creole Spice and Take-out meals. Wanda’s Cooking has collaborated with Nourishment Fund to provide meals to Black Women in Oakland. We’re looking forward to other collaborations with Black Farmers and local food providers who want to serve the community through food.

Brandi Mack

Brandi Mack is a holistic health educator, therapeutic massage therapist, birth consultant , master gardener and permaculture designer. She holds a bachelor's degree in Human Service Management, and a permaculture certification from Starhawk's Earth Activist Training. Brandi is motivated to work in community, particularly with women and girls. Brandi’s mission is to “bring holistic health to the hood” Brandi published a newsletter, “Holistic Pathways”, as a way to spread and educate the community at large. Brandi currently is the CEO and National Director of The Butterfly Movement.

Dante Ball

Gumbo is nothing new for Chef Dontaye. His grandma first served it to him when he was eight, and it made a deep impression. He recalls her cooking the roux slowly with a wooden spoon in a cast-iron skillet. He never forgot his first bowl. And over the years he learned to blend his knowledge of traditional African stews with his classic French Escoffier training. He firmly believes that the pot should taste as the cook is feeling at that moment. And right now, he’s feeling better than ever.

Vanessa Williams

(Not from the "Soul Food" Film or TV Series stellar nonetheless)

Vanessa is an educator, advocate, and lover of the outdoors. She is passionate about working with and advocating for BIPOC folks, especially Black youth, to have access to the natural world, healthy food, and environmental justice. She has experience in environmental education, gardening, and biology which she cultivated during her time at the garden education non-profits Education Outside and CommunityGrows, as well as during her undergrad studies at Pacific Lutheran University where she received her BS in Biology. She is currently serving as the Director of Programs at CommunityGrows.

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