The Oaklandside: Holiday shopping? The Black Cultural Zone’s outdoor market is open for business this Sunday

This Sunday, The Black Cultural Zone, a nonprofit community development organization, will be hosting a holiday version of their monthly Akoma outdoor farmer’s market in deep East Oakland, in partnership with the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce. The BCZ launched the monthly markets in September to support local small farmers, food vendors, and other small businesses with an emphasis on promoting Black and brown entrepreneurship.

For December, BCZ organizers wanted to bring a holiday spirit to the market. 

“We’re trying to run with the whole holiday thing, fusing both Afro and traditional vibes,” says Aliyah Romero, coordinator of the Black Cultural Zone. “Going with Kwanzaa and Christmas and just trying to really make it a fun, festive atmosphere.”