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  " This event is a reminder to everyone that support goes beyond a single moment of social change or Black History Month, says John Paul Zapata, the director of public relations for tourism bureau Visit Oakland. And for others, it’s a nudge to try new restaurants and new foods. “I’ve been eating inside my bubble,” Banks says (sound familiar?). “But this week I’m going to go to drive around, to try a new place every day that I can.”

"... many folks are left wondering how they can help causes of racial equality and support the Black and Brown communities. To that end, several publications and writers, both local and beyond, have developed to guides to Black-owned bars and restaurants in the Bay Area."

"Sustained monetary support of black entrepreneurs is a meaningful way to help these local restaurants, cafés, catering companies and pop-ups."