The Annual Black Food Festival returned to Florin Square on Sept. 7 for a celebration of food, culture, and community entrepreneurship.

Now in its seventh year, the festival has grown from a grassroots effort into a cornerstone community event, one that celebrates the rich flavors of the African diaspora while uplifting local entrepreneurs and artists.

Festival curator Berry Accius and his daughter Ade’Jah continued their mission of showcasing the diversity of Black-owned businesses in Sacramento while keeping food as the anchor of the celebration. • The Annual Black Food Festival featured games, beverages, music, craft vendors, and art. Jordan of Jordan J Art shared her newest work highlighting historical figures such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Roberta Alvarado, OBSERVER

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