In honor of Black History Month, San Jose
This month in San Jose is Black History Month
During Black History Month, support San Jose's Black-owned businesses.
Only Jackie's Place serves soul food in the South Bay. Jackie Jackson has been catering the Bay Area for 20 years, and Jackies Place serves your favorite soul food dishes and smoked BBQ meats, plus fresh baked goods and a full bar.
Nirvana Soul serves locally roasted coffee and delicious baked goods in SoFA Districts. During Nirvana After Dark, the cafe transforms into a late-night event space with live music, poetry, and open mics.
The #SanJoseLove is brought to Japantown with comfort food at Jackie's Place
A bronze statue honoring Olympic Black Power at San Jose State University
'Walia' and 'Zeni' are amazing Ethiopian restaurants owned by Blacks that serve delicious food. There's Jubba San Jose Restaurant , which serves Somali food, and Back A Yard Caribbean Grill, which serves Jamaican food.
Mary Celestin's blog features more Black-owned restaurants.
In 2005, Monisha Murray opened Black & Brown, a San Jose boutique and