Chinatown gets help from younger volunteers, a new fund for hard-hit shop owners, and more.
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An Unapologetic Juneteenth comes to Mosswood Park on Saturday
Organizers says celebrating Blackness is needed now, more than ever.
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City librarians embrace their new role on the pandemic front lines
Oakland Public Libraries are closed, but staff continue to serve as disaster relief workers.
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Puff-puffs are Nigerian fried, chewy pastries you need to try right now
Oakland-based Gourmet Puff specializes in versions made with caramel, Nutella and cinnamon sugar. Just don’t call them donuts.
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‘I come here every day for a reason:’ Grocery store workers are essential
A deep sense of community service drives the staff of West Oakland’s Community Foods Market.
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Black-owned eateries in Berkeley and Oakland open for takeout
Sustained monetary support of black entrepreneurs is a meaningful way to help these local restaurants, cafés, catering companies and pop-ups.
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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in May
Learn about the 12 newly opened food and drink venues in Berkeley, Oakland and elsewhere in the East Bay, along with 7 businesses that shuttered permanently.
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Good Good Eatz helps Chinatown businesses survive the shutdown
A new initiative helps local merchants make connections, get assistance and support other communities in need.