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S.F. African American Chamber of Commerce Holds 2023 Juneteenth Business Awards Dinner

The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (SFAACC) celebrated 2023 Juneteenth on June 15 at the Presidio Officers’ Club, San Francisco. SFAACC Chairman Frederick Jordan welcomed a sold-out audience who came to celebrate with the Chamber. The chamber is one of California’s most influential minority business organizations, representing and promoting African American business owners in San Francisco.

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2 years ago

June 26, 2023

Oakland Post

Barry Bonds, baseball legend, second from left, received the Legacy in Branding award from the SFAACC at their 2023Juneteenth celebration. Dr. Matthew Ajiake, president, SFAACC, left, Frederick Jordan, board chairman, SFAACC, and Renel Brooks-Moon, "The Voice of the San Francisco Giants" (right). Photo by Ken Johnson, SFAACC

By Conway Jones

The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (SFAACC) celebrated 2023 Juneteenth on June 15 at the Presidio Officers’ Club, San Francisco.

SFAACC Chairman Frederick Jordan welcomed a sold-out audience who came to celebrate with the Chamber. The chamber is one of California’s most influential minority business organizations, representing and promoting African American business owners in San Francisco.

The guest list included the Hon. Willie L. Brown, Jr., former mayor of San Francisco and former speaker of the California Assembly, recipient of the Legacy Leadership Award; Barry Bonds, baseball legend, who received the Legacy in Branding Award; and Timothy Alan Simon, Esq., recipient of the Business Champion Award.

Willie Brown and Frederick Jordan. Photo by Ken Johnson, SFAACC

Other award recipients who were not present were the Hon. Barbara Lee, U.S. Congresswoman (CA-13), recognized with the Business Advocacy Award, and Stephen and Ayesha Curry who were recognized with the Inspiring Entrepreneurial Award.

The California Buffalo Soldiers Project was also recognized. The Buffalo Soldiers, an iconic group of African American soldiers formed in 1866, were among the first peacetime regiments comprised of African American soldiers in the regular U.S. Army.

Timothy Alan Simon, Esq., Chairman, California African American Chamber of Commerce, reflects on his award as the Business Champion, as Nikki Thomas, program MC looks on. Photo by Ken Johnson, SFAACC.

“Our Chamber was the first to officially celebrate Juneteenth in the Bay Area in 1993,” said Jordan.

Many of the guest commented on how much they enjoyed the elegance of the Presidio Officers Club “Banquet Room.”