Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles - Oakland

02/10/2025

Dear Friends and Comrades,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend and comrade, Mark Coy, on January 27, 2025.

Mark dedicated 33 years of his life to building Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles in Oakland, standing firmly in unity with African self-determination and economic power. His commitment to justice and liberation was inspiring.

A gentle, caring, and deeply empathetic person, Mark built strong relationships with many of our Uhuru Furniture shoppers. Even after transitioning to offsite work due to COVID in 2020—and continuing beyond the store’s closure—he remained connected to the community, embodying the spirit of service and solidarity until his final day.

Many of you knew Mark and experienced his kindness firsthand. He was always gracious, patient, and respectful, a steadfast supporter of the Uhuru Movement, the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF), and the fundamental right of African and all people to human rights, economic development, peace, and prosperity.

Being the humble person that he was, many may not know that he received his doctorate at U.C. Berkeley. He was a remarkable teacher, to those he tutored and to those he trained at Uhuru Furniture. He was truly brilliant, with an ever inquisitive mind, he loved books, music and shared his passions with many of you.

Mark was not only a dedicated comrade but a beloved friend. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy of unwavering support and love for the movement will live on.

We invite you to join us in remembering and honoring Mark’s life:

1- Wed 2/12
Sorensen Chapel
1140 B St. Hayward, CA 94541
Viewing and Rosary 3:30 - 5pm
Memorial service 5-6pm
Reception to follow

2- Sat 2/22 at 4pm
Uhuru House
7911 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA
It will also be on Zoom. Contact us for the Zoom link.

We invite you to post your statements and stories of Mark here.

You can contact us through Jeanine at: 510-676-5041 [email protected]

In unity and remembrance,
The whole Uhuru Team!

06/08/2024

Virtual event: featuring Yejide Orunmila African National Women's Organization President with the 2024 market team leaders and community of vendors on changing the world by building African economic self-determination.
More info 314-380-8016 [email protected]

05/10/2024

Today only! Maximize the value of your donation to Uhuru Bakery & Cafe when you donate during the LAST *Power Hour* OF THE DAY.
From 7 pm PT - 8 pm PT, a portion of your donation will be matched. Help us make this final push!

05/09/2024

Today only! Maximize the value of your donation to Uhuru Bakery & Cafe when you donate during the *Power Hours*. The next one is coming up soon at 4 pm PT!!
Tune in for the LIVE telethon tonight at 6 pm CT / 4 pm PT! Which is soon!!
Jam-packed line-up of guests and exciting updates on the progress of this program that is addressing the serious conditions of food apartheid in our African communities!

05/09/2024

Today only! Maximize the value of your donation to Uhuru Bakery & Cafe when you donate during the *Power Hours*. The next one is coming up at 10 am - 11 am PT!
Tune in for the LIVE telethon tonight at 6 pm CT / 4 pm PT!
Jam-packed line-up of guests and exciting updates on the progress of this program that is addressing the serious conditions of food apartheid in our African communities!

05/07/2024

Support the Give STL Day Fundraiser to build the Uhuru Bakery & Cafe!
Donate through May 9th at GiveSTLDay.org/BlackPowerBlueprint! Tune into the live Telethon 6pm CT, 7pm ET, 4pm PT tinyurl.com/UhuruBakery.
Your donation will be partially matched during the Power Hour 6-7pm CT. Help make the goal of 100 donors during that hour!
Your support contributes to a positive future led by and for the African community.

04/18/2024

Tune in! Uhuru Bakery & Cafe is bringing healthy food to end food apartheid, create employment and training in north St Louis where 30% of our people live on less than $5 per day. We are building an independent African economy -- hear what YOU can do from APEDF Board President, Ona Zene' Yesh*tela, Uhuru Foods Vice Chair, Bakari Olatunji, Musical Guest Rhenda Fearrington in person at Uhuru Bakery & Cafe 3917 W. Florissant, St Louis, on zoom and streaming on youtube.com/blackpowerblueprint and facebook.com/blackpowerblueprint.

12/22/2023

12/18/2023

Looking for a meaningful holiday volunteer opportunity? Volunteer to staff pick-up tables for Uhuru Pies! Host customers as they pick-up their pre-orders and sell to new customers. It's a beautiful opportunity to participate in the independent African community economy, during this holiday season. SIGN UP TODAY on the "Volunteer" page at uhurupies.org. See all the opportunities and dates available. Or contact us directly at 800-578-5157, [email protected]. No experience necessary, have fun and meet new people, perfect for groups, families or individuals, learn new skills and make social justice in the black community part of your holiday tradition!

11/16/2023

Dear Uhuru Furniture Friends: Let's get together in the kitchen this holiday season and bake some Uhuru Pies together!
This Sunday, November 19th
Location: 1225 4th Street, Berkeley
9 am - 1 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm
Let's contribute to this beautiful, annual pie-baking campaign of the Uhuru Movement, supporting power in the hands of the African community!
Go to our website for the link to get tickets!

10/27/2023

From Uhuru Furniture in Philadelphia: City council resolution recognizing Uhuru Furniture for 30 years of African Self-determination

Thank you to council women Kendra Brooks who sponsored the resolution

Come by the store to say good bye for our closing celebration with President Ona Zené Yesh*tela
Friday Oct 27 | 2-5pm

RESOLUTION:
Honoring and recognizing Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles and the African People’s Education & Defense Fund for defending the rights of the African community; providing affordable furniture and home goods to Philadelphians; providing jobs, job training, and volunteer opportunities; and committing all profits to supporting economic development and self-determination programs for Black communities across the country.

Read the whole resolution on our website in the News/Events tab

10/26/2023

Uhuru! Saluting UFC Philly and the resolution passed by the City Council recognizing Uhuru Furniture’s work over 30 years!

City council resolution recognizing Uhuru Furniture for 30 years of African Self-determination

Thank you to council women Kendra Brooks who sponsored the resolution

Come by the store to say good bye for our closing celebration with President Ona Zené Yesh*tela
Friday Oct 27 | 2-5pm

RESOLUTION:
Honoring and recognizing Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles and the African People’s Education & Defense Fund for defending the rights of the African community; providing affordable furniture and home goods to Philadelphians; providing jobs, job training, and volunteer opportunities; and committing all profits to supporting economic development and self-determination programs for Black communities across the country.

Read the whole resolution on our website in the News/Events tab