{"id":11995,"date":"2025-11-18T15:23:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afrothentik.com\/events\/the-blackout-holiday-market\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T15:23:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:23:44","slug":"the-blackout-holiday-market","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.afrothentik.com\/events\/the-blackout-holiday-market\/","title":{"rendered":"The BlackOut Holiday Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"em em-view-container\" id=\"em-view-189253263\" data-view=\"event\">\r\n\t<div class=\"em pixelbones em-item em-item-single em-event em-event-single em-event-190 \" id=\"em-event-189253263\" data-view-id=\"189253263\">\r\n\t\t\n<section class=\"em-item-header\"  style=\"--default-border:#a8d144;\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"em-item-image \">\n\t\t<img src='https:\/\/www.afrothentik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-BlackOut-Holiday-Market.jpg' alt='The BlackOut Holiday Market'\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div 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This seasonal market highlights independent Black-owned businesses and artisans offering unique gifts, crafts, fashion, and holiday essentials. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and filled with holiday energy, making it the perfect place to shop with purpose. Guests can enjoy music, seasonal d\u00e9cor, and a welcoming community vibe. It\u2019s a celebration of creativity, culture, and holiday spirit.<br \/>\nThe market features a curated lineup of vendors showcasing handcrafted goods, specialty items, and festive treats you won\u2019t find anywhere else. Visitors can explore a wide range of products\u2014from art to apparel to home d\u00e9cor\u2014each crafted with passion and individuality. The event not only supports small businesses but also encourages meaningful connections between makers and shoppers. Every booth brings its own story, adding richness to the overall experience. 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