Black business owners in Oakland highlight need for courage during pop-up event for entrepreneurs

The holiday shopping season is in high gear in the Bay Area. But, between the pandemic and the rise of online shopping, many retailers are having a hard time staying in business. On Sunday in Oakland, a gathering of Black business owners highlighted the need for courage and imagination to make it in today's challenging economy.A Black Santa Claus welcomed visitors to the 7th annual Black Sunday Holiday Shopping Experience pop-up event for local African American entrepreneurs.

But from that was born her 'Chic Champagne Coats,' a stylish decoration resembling a party dress or tuxedo that slips over a bottle's neck, turning it into a one-of-a-kind gift.'So, I went to Walmart,' said Edwards, 'bought a hundred bottles of apple cider and started playing with these dresses and then started selling them in the grocery store parking lot.

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