UHURU FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES

testimonials

"With a little perusing, this is a great place to find some decent quality, gently used furniture at a reasonable price. If you're lucky you might even be able to find some quality steals." -- Gary L.

"Used furniture and housewares in great condition arrive nearly everyday, and bargain hunters like myself buy the furniture like hot funnel cakes at a carnival!"
-- Vera D.

"The staff is super friendly and I love that their stock is constantly changing. Sometimes that sucks, though, because I'll see something great and then before I can make up my mind about it it's gone. Sigh."
-- Vandana M.

"Over the years my family has donated and shopped here. Some of the furnishing in my college apartment were selected from the hodge podge here. I really support the idea of recycling furniture."
-- Nikki C.

"Uhuru reflects the history of Oakland in many ways - from furnishing of local styles to continuity with the Black Panthers 'do for yourself' program. One of the coolest spots in the Bay Area." -- Bill C.

"It's wonderful. I'm volunteering at Uhuru Furniture and ever since I came in the store and found out what Uhuru stands for and how it helps the community I was totally shocked. I found out about the program and I think it's great that the store and Uhuru House are doing so well. Thanks for letting me be a part of your program." -- Kandi G.

"The spirit moves in this community of activists. Donate everything -- your time, your money, your furniture." -- Sally M.

"Be sure to buy a vegan blackberry pie at their annual holiday pie drive. It will be a spiritual experience!" --Alexis M.

"I especially like the way in which knowledgeable workers in the store put their heads together and decide on prices." -- Judith S.

"I have bought many furniture items at Uhuru. My group of friends and I visit the store almost every Friday afternoon before going to dinner."
-- Gabi B.

"We have procured some fine solid cherry wood pieces for bargain prices and are always on the lookout for more at this socially responsible establishment. We have also donated items we no longer wanted to bring it full circle." -- Tracy A.

"Way to recycle cool digs, Uhuru. Game on." -- Sam B.

"I can't see how you could not find something you need." -- Hallie R.

Health Disparities Faced by the African Community in Oakland, California

Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is an economic development institution of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). The mission of APEDF is to defend the civil and human rights of the African community and to address the grave disparities faced by the African community in the areas of health, healthcare, economic development and education.

What do we mean when we say "disparities"? Below are just a few of the statistics that expose the disparities faced by the African community here in the Bay Area.

• Sources: “Alameda County Health Data Profile 2014", "Alameda County Public Health Department", thepulseofoakland.com, www.cablackhealthnetwork.org, pacinst.org

(This is a sample of our findings. For a full packet of health statistics, visit the store and see the sales desk.)

- African people have the highest rates of hospitalization for hypertension.

- From infancy to 64 years, African people die at rates at least two times higher than white people.

- African people have the highest rates of death from all cancers as well as unintentional injury of anyone in Alameda County.

- African people have the second highest rates of death from heart disease, stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases. Pacific Islanders have the highest rates.

- African people in Alameda County have the lowest life expectancy of any group at 74.7 years of age and African men as a group have an even lower life expectancy at 71.1 years. This is compared to 86.7 years in Piedmont.

- African people experience the most premature death of any group in Alameda County by far. Homocide, cancer and heart disease are the leading causes.

- The infant mortality rate is the number of babies who die before their first birthday per 1,000 live births. This measure is often used as a benchmark of how healthy a community is, partly due to the great loss to society and partly due to complex interplay of factors that cause infant mortality. While Alameda County has relatively low infant mortality rates, the African community has infant mortality rates almost twice as high as the county average and much higher than any other racial/ethical group.

- A baby born at 2,500 grams or less is considered to be low birth weight (LBW). LBW is associated with a host of lifetime health concerns. The LBW among African people is considerably higher than any other racial or ethnic group.

- The prevalence of diabetes is 36.1% among Indigenous people and African people have the second highest prevalence at 11%.

- African people in Alameda County have the highest hospitalization rates for chronic diseases including diabetes, coronary heart disease, severe mental illness, stroke, congestive heart failure, asthma and asthma in children under 5.

- African people are diagnosed with HIV at a far higher annual rate than any other racial/ethnic group in Alameda County at 50.9%.

- African people have the highest percentage of people with disabilities than any other group in Alameda County.

- The residents of East Oakland inhale some of the most polluted air in the Bay Area, which makes it more likely to develop asthma and other respiratory problems.

- Rates of asthma for African children in Alameda County are 2.5 times higher than the overall rate in the county.

African self-reliance is the only solution. Help put power in the hands of the African community to bridge these grave disparities our community faces in health. Support Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles and the annual Uhuru Health Fair. Donate at www.APEDF.org.

The Economic Crisis Isn't Colorblind

"As is true with so many aspects of American life, when it comes to the impact of the economic crisis, race matters. According to the Pew Research Center, the median wealth of white households has grown to 20 times that of black households and 18 times that of Hispanic households. The report noted the historic significance of such pronounced inequality, as the gap is the largest since such data collection started over a century ago."
Click on the pic to read this Huffington Post article from 9/7/12..

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Sunday, June 26, 2022

#V015774 Modern Mid-Century Modern Style TV Media Console, "Greenfront Manassas" by Universal Furniture 74"L x 19"D x 31"H - $175

#4860873 Chow Style Asian Rosewood Square Table with 2 Leaves and 6 Chairs 80” L x 44” D x 30” H - $995

#Q501392 Golden Lentil Yellow 2-Piece Oversized Sofa with Chaise 85"L x 48"D x (53" x 70" w/ arm) 34"H - $495

#E638859 Light Grey Mid Century Modern Style Sofa by West Elm, imported by William Sonoma 72” L x 30” D x 30” H - $245

#3051704 Vintage Gold Framed Curio Cabinet Vitrine with 2 out of 3 Glass Shelves and Fabric Walls 34” L x 21” D x 68.5” H - $195 as is

#Y765093 Modern Black 8 Drawer Dresser with Studded Mirror by Ashley 65” L x 15.75” D x 38.5” H - $145

#528599Z Vintage 1950s Serpentine Gold Metal and Glass Console Hall Table 47.5” L x 21” D x 30” H - $145

#366945W Blond Butcher Block 1-Drawer Rolling Kitchen Island Cart from William Sonoma Grand Cuisine 24” L x 24” D x 33” H - $135

#N462990 Painted Grey Vintage Wooden French Provincial 9 Drawer Dresser by Kent Coffey 64” L x 20” D x 34” H - $95

#2839678 Vintage Dome Top Steamer Trunk 33” L x 18.25” D x 19” H - $95

#H142604 Chic Cherry Stain Coffee Table 50” L x 25” D x 20.5” H - $95

#813492W Vintage Oak Small 4 Drawer Dresser 37” L x 21” D x 36” H - $95

#995904G Red Acrylic Folding Tri-Pod Easel 42” L x 27” D x 72” H - $70 as is

#252359F Shabby Chic Vintage Green with Natural Top Wooden Desk by Heritage Grand Tour 54.25” L x 26.25” D x 29” H - $70

Saturday, June 25, 2022

#Y862502 Dark Chocolate Brown Bomber Jacket Leather Sofa from Restoration Hardware 83”L x 39”D x 29”H - $1,195

#6018092 Small Square Weathered Wood Coffee Table by Arhaus 31"L x 31"D x 16"H - $125

#6364592 Pair of Gage Faux Leather Counter Stools by Arhaus 17”L x 21”D x 40”H - $195 pair

#391258L NZO African Styles: Handpainted Red with a Black Africa Short Round Stool 13" x 18" - $95

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#6252704 Desktop Adjustable Height Standing Desk Converter 35” 29” - $90

#329432J Antiqued Brass and Brushed Nickel Finish Tripod Floor Lamp by Arhaus 21” x 56” - $90

#764052V Tasseled Pouf Ottoman Footstool by Arhaus (we have 2) 19”L x 19”D x 15”H - $90 each

#3049812 Stacked Crystal Sphere Lamp 30” - $50

#I698059 Handmade Child’s Train Car Toy Chest on Wheels 16.5”L x 33”D x 23”H - $45

Friday, June 24, 2022

#E652413 Set of 6 Mid Century Danish Modern Chairs 2 with Arms 24” L x 21” D x 41.5” H - 4 w/o 19.75” L x 20.5” D x 41.5” H - $225 /Set

#6484643 White 12 Drawer Nordli Dresser from IKEA 63” L x 18” D x 56.5” H - $175

#M975330 Light Colored Knotty Pine 14 Drawer Dresser 62.5” L x 20” D x 35.75” H - $165

#7747324 Wrought Iron with Dark Honey Wood Baker’s Rack Shelf 33.25” L x 17.5” D x 70” H $125

#8016586 Rustic 2 Level Wooden Coffee Table with Black Metal 48” L x 24” D x 18” H - $120

#Q935280 Pair of Black Metal & Wood Effect Top Modern Benches by Zinus 44.25”L x 12.25” D x 18” H - $95 pair