UHURU FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES: May 2021

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.

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Monday, May 31, 2021

SOLD #376220 Mid Century Modern Vintage Solid Wood Chest of Drawers by Heritage - $395

SOLD #375862 Singer Antique Sewing Machine in Black Wrought Iron Table 35.5” L x 17” D x 31” H - $60

SOLD #375995 Tall Thin Square Side Table Lamp/Plant Stand 12” L x 12” D x 30” H - $40

SOLD #109356 Vintage Ornate Frame on Oval Wall Mirror 16.5” x 31” - $1

SOLD #108721 Vintage Mahogany Hanging Wall Mirror with Green and Gold Ornamentation - $1

SOLD #374859 Checkered Upholstered Ottoman - $5

SOLD #376091 Light Grey Modern Chair with Arms from Scandinavian Designs 37” L x 36” D x 34” H - $165

SOLD #376094 Light Grey Modern Sofa from Scandinavian Design 84” L x 36” D x 36” H - $395

SOLD #376086 Vintage 5 Drawer 2 Piece Break Front with Glass Doors by J. Hunter and Co Manchester 41.5” L x 18.5” D x 74” H - $225

SOLD #376027 Tall Dark Wood Glass Curio Cabinet - $45

SOLD #376021 Oval Dark Wood Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs - $25

SOLD #375998 Orange Wood Frame Retro Chair with Arms 23.5” L x 23” D x 30” H - $5

SOLD #375745 Mid Century Style 2 Drawer Desk and 1 Drop- down Pull- out Keyboard and Tray - $120

SOLD #375635 Rustic Vintage Wooden Trunk with Brass Accents - $70

SOLD #375618 Vintage Dark Rattan Sofa with Orange Cushions - $115

SOLD #375485 Asian 2-Piece China Cabinet by Bernhardt (missing 1 glass door panel) 60"L x 17"D x 80"H - $1 as-is

SOLD #375397 Black Round Backless Stool with 4 Legged Grey Metal Base - $5

SOLD #109550 Modern Metal “X” Base and Glass Top Coffee Table 46" L x 20" D x 16.5" H - $1

SOLD #109099 Baker Meyer Media Console 80“ L x 20“ D x 27“ H - $1

SOLD #376215 White Cube Shelf with 2 Folding Wicker Cube Baskets - $50

SOLD #376098 Faux Tree - $25

SOLD #375619 Vintage Dark Rattan Rocking Swivel Chair with Arms and Orange Cushion - $55

SOLD #376257 Vintage Teak Album Cabinet 32.75" L x 16.5" D x 32" H - $60

SOLD #376231 Bird and Floral Pattern Upholstered Large Square Ottoman by Privilege 37“ L x 36“ D x 10“ H - $1

Sunday, May 30, 2021

SOLD #375691 Knotty Wood 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers by Drexel - $120

SOLD #375611 Vintage Dark Rattan Rocking Swivel Chair with Arms, 1 Ottoman and Orange Cushions - $70 set

SOLD #375407 Square Silver Pedestal Bistro Table (flip-top) - $25

SOLD #375284 Single Yellow Plastic Eiffel Leg Chair - $15

SOLD #374929 Vintage Mahogany 1 Drawer, 1 Door with Mirror 3 Piece Armoire - $80

SOLD #374340 White and Chrome Eames Style Chair from Ikea 12.25" L x 18.5" D x 34" H - $1

Saturday, May 29, 2021

SOLD #375979 Blond Mid Century 8-Drawer Dresser by United Furniture Corp 54” L x 19” D x 24” H - $225

SOLD #376017 Mid Century Mod Teak S- Shaped Coffee Table with built in Magazine Holder - $195

SOLD #376019 Vintage Dark Wood 2 Drawer Nightstand - $25

SOLD #376219 Mid Century Modern Vintage Solid Wood Pair of Nightstands by Heritage - $185 Pair

SOLD #376217 Black Wooden Shelf with Adjustable Shelves - $90

SOLD #376090 Vintage Square 2 Level Occasional Side Table with Turned Legs 20” L x 20” D x 29” H - $60