This video was sponsored by Google.

These past few months have been incredibly difficult for businesses everywhere, especially those owned by Black entrepreneurs. Oakland has always gotten behind me, so it’s only right to show some love for the city, the restaurants, shops and businesses that I call home. So check out this video where I hit up some of my favorite Black-owned spots around Oakland with a little help from @Google. #ad

Marcus Book Stores – The nation's oldest Black-owned independent bookstore, Benny Adem – my family barber, Kingston 11– some of the best Jamaican food around and Cupcakin’ Bake Shop – a local bakery selling cupcakes with my face on it! These are just four of the over 5,000 Black-owned businesses in Oakland. Check them out below and search for “Black-owned shops near me” on Google: http://goo.gle/3pv2kjj

Marcus Book Stores: https://g.co/kgs/nmYgoN
Cupcakin’ Bake Shop: https://g.co/kgs/SdSbe3
Benny Adem Grooming Parlor: https://g.co/kgs/Va26ro
Kingston 11 Cuisine: https://g.co/kgs/AAvkk4

Kingston 11 photography courtesy of Bethanie Hines.