Black-owned wine shop and bar in Oakland set to reopen Wednesday

A Black-owned wine tasting room in downtown Oakland plans to reopen this week after a temporary closure.

OAKLAND -- CoCo Noir Wine Shop & Bar is located at the corner of Webster and 13th streets. The owner blamed the sharp decline in her business this year on customers' concerns about safety.'I always have to do the convincing, telling customers that we have indoor parking -- 'You can take Uber and Lyft,'' said owner and sommelier Alicia Kidd.Kidd, a Black women who owns and operates CoCo Noir says many of her products are produced by women of color.

She refused to let her business be another victim of crime.During the temporary closure, Kidd did pop-ups and office catering events to pay the bills. She also dug into her own savings to keep the business alive. Now, she's starting an online fundraiser for supporters to help out.'I was born and raised in Oakland. I wanted to be a business owner in Oakland,' Kidd said. 'And, if you don't have business, you don't have community.'She's not alone.

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