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Hundreds of shoppers are expected to attend the third annual Blackout Holiday Market in Oakland.

The event held Friday and Saturday aims to promote Black-owned businesses during the holiday season.

“It’s huge. You don’t see a lot of places where Black creators can come together and to be elevated, and to have people come by and be exposed to the business.” said Chris Booker with Hey Carter Books, one of the businesses participating in the market.

From clothes, jewelry, food and books, the Blackout Holiday Market is looking to create community and build Black businesses at the same time.

Booker’s wife owns Hey Carter Books, an author focused on promoting Black joy. Booker said events like the Blackout Holiday Market not only help their business, but allows creators a space to network in challenging times.

“We just continue to give each other encouragement,” Booker said. “And you see someone going hard, it makes you go …