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Chasing The Elusive Whiting Sandwich Your Black Muslim Bakery of Oakland
Chasing The Elusive Whiting Sandwich Your Black Muslim Bakery of Oakland
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conversation.
There is something to be said for the
decline in the neighborhoods that used to
have a Bakery down the street or around
the cornerin the YBMB heyday, the areas
surrounding the shops had heavy foot
traffic from families & customers, giving
those blocks a community feel. As a child
my mother purchased our bread from the
bakery and if she was in a good mood, my
mother would treat my sisters and I to the
Honey Carrot Cake Muffins,
Oakland resident Jasmene Miranda, who
works as a producer, recalls. My elder
cousin Abdul informed us of how important
it was to support the restaurant and how we
should appreciate the beautiful decor & the
fact that it was owned by African
Americans. Unlike some of todays
Oakland, Emeryville & Berkeley restaurants,
the YBMB locations prided themselves on
superior customer service & a unique,
delicious, healthful product. According to
Ms. Miranda, they served good, healthy