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By Carla Thomas Black Friday and Small Business Saturday had to make way for Black Out Sunday with Phyllis Emelda Designs and Company on Sunday, Nov. 26, at the Veterans Memorial Building in San Leandro. The event opened a gateway to the local fashionista’s global couture, kicking off the holidays in style with all the glitz and glam the audience could handle. The full afternoon of fashion, food and fun produced by Woman in the Moons Productions featured models blazing the runway with one-of-a-kind designs for bodies of all sizes. From women’s fashions and menswear to children’s clothing, Black Out Sunday also featured emerging artists Kandy Kyriakou and Phyllis Emelda’s own granddaughter Reya Renee, among others. Entertainment by Mercenery, formerly Graham Central Station, a Tavia Percia theatrical production and Dr. Yvonne Cobbs’ gospel explosion also complimented the lineup. During the event, guests were able to jumpstart their Christmas shopping with vendors offering a variety of handmade gifts, garments, jewels and crafts. A portion of the proceeds benefitted the Healthy Living Foundation, founded by Dr. Yvonne Cobbs. Beyond the runway, on Sundays Emelda opens her East Oakland home as a design studio and modeling training ground. With woodshop and home economics...