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Fourth Annual ‘Juneteenth in the Town’ Jubilee Draws Over 250 guests

The fourth annual “Juneteenth In the Town” Jubilee was held on Friday, June 16, at For the Culture restaurant located at 710 Clay St., in Oakland. The event was hosted by former City Councilmember Loren Taylor and the event coordinator was Cathy D. Adams, president of CDA Consulting Group.

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Left to right, For the Culture owner Chris Rachal, former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor; Chef Nigel Jones, owner Calabash Restaurante; event organizer Cathy D. Adams, president of OAACC and CDA Consulting Group; and actor Delroy Lindo. Photo by Auintard Henderson.
Left to right, For the Culture owner Chris Rachal, former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor; Chef Nigel Jones, owner Calabash Restaurante; event organizer Cathy D. Adams, president of OAACC and CDA Consulting Group; and actor Delroy Lindo. Photo by Auintard Henderson

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The fourth annual “Juneteenth In the Town” Jubilee was held on Friday, June 16, at For the Culture restaurant located at 710 Clay St., in Oakland. The event was hosted by former City Councilmember Loren Taylor and the event coordinator was Cathy D. Adams, president of CDA Consulting Group.

The event showcased the beauty, history, culture, and transformational power of Oakland’s Black community and its positive impact in the Bay Area and nationwide. Guests were dressed in African and cocktail attire while enjoying special guests, entertainment, soulful food with African Spirits, and fellowship with dynamic Bay Area leaders.

Alameda County Board of Supervisors President Nate Miley, District 4. Photo by Auintard Henderson.Alameda County Board of Supervisors President Nate Miley, District 4. Photo by Auintard Henderson.

Alameda County Board of Supervisors President Nate Miley, District 4. Photo by Auintard Henderson.

Left to right: Base Ventures Kirby Harris, Kaitlin McGaw, co-founder of the Grammy award-winning Alphabet Rockers; Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce CEO Cathy D. Adams, CDA Consulting Group; Tommy Shepherd, co-founder Grammy award-winner, Alphabet Rockers; East Oakland Youth Development Center CEO Selena Wilson; Lakisha Young, founder and CEO of Oakland Reach; former Oakland City Councilman Loren Taylor and Chef Nigel Jones. Photo by Auintard Henderson.

Left to right: Base Ventures Kirby Harris, Kaitlin McGaw, co-founder of the Grammy award-winning Alphabet Rockers; Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce CEO Cathy D. Adams, CDA Consulting Group; Tommy Shepherd, co-founder Grammy award-winner, Alphabet Rockers; East Oakland Youth Development Center CEO Selena Wilson; Lakisha Young, founder and CEO of Oakland Reach; former Oakland City Councilman Loren Taylor and Chef Nigel Jones. Photo by Auintard Henderson.

Singer and songwriter Kymi Armour, State Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Cathy D. Adams and Fatiha Ouadhi. Photo by Auintard Henderson.

Singer and songwriter Kymi Armour, State Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Cathy D. Adams and Fatiha Ouadhi. Photo by Auintard Henderson.

This year’s jubilee, Adams said, “was ‘Amplifying Unbounded Possibilities’ where we celebrated and recognized key individuals in our community who are making a difference every day during the Community Awards.”

Actor Delroy Lindo made a surprise visit to the event and presented the award to Chef Nigel Jones, owner of Calabash Restaurant. Oakland City Councilmembers Dan Kalb, Kevin Jenkins and Janani Ramachandran were also in attendance.

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