All posts tagged "Oakland African-American Chamber of Commerce"

The Inclusivity Project and Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Host “Capital Summit” Benefitting 150 Local Businesses

On July 12, the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) and The Inclusivity Project hosted the Capital Summit featuring 19 panelists at the Trans Pacific...

California Congressional Black Caucus Launches Statewide Reparations Education Campaign

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Reginald Jones-Sawyer, a member of the reparations task force, illustrated the urgency of the matter with a compelling analogy: “If you were to...

California Black Media Political Round-Up

The California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) is launching a statewide effort called “Conversations for Black Women — Building an Economic Action Plan Tour” in...

The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce receives distinguished Charles Houston Bar Association Benjamin Travis Community Service Award

OAACC has become a trusted voice of the Black business community through the many services and resources it provides to its 500 plus membership base.

Groundbreaking for West Oakland 100%-Affordable Housing Complex

Seventh Street, called the “Harlem of the West” back in the day, was where Black business and cultural life thrived, resounding in the sounds of Billie...

Oakland Groups Urge Local Financial Institutions to Order Maya Angelou Quarter from U.S. Mint

Recognizing the significance of the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program to the communities we serve, the collective is acting to make sure communities are aware of...

Webinars to Inspire Women Entrepreneurs Offered by OAACC and Working Solutions

Covering topics ranging from wellbeing, self-confidence, and lessons learned, webinars can be attended individually or as part of the series. Attendees will hear from guest speakers,...

Warm Welcome for City’s Police Commission’s Inspector General

The event, held on February 25th at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in downtown Oakland was attended by over 100 people. Seen above with Phillips are (l-r): Derreck...

Oakland Black Contractors Demand Access to Contracts, Jobs for Oakland Residents 

The press conference was led by the NAACP Oakland Chapter, representatives from the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Minority Contractors Northern California,...

Multi-Cultural Chambers of Commerce, Wells Fargo Bank, Coach Oakland Business Owners on Getting Access to Capital

Representatives from the following Chambers were in attendance: Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce, Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Oakland Chinatown...

OPINION: AASEG Will Bring African American Ownership and Self-Determination to Coliseum

“What is not up for debate is the experience, financial wherewithal, dedication, and temperament of the AASEG. Win, lose or draw, their model of 100% African...

Oakland Moves to Sell Share of Oakland Coliseum

If approved, awarding this vital site for development to an Oakland-based African American development group would help remedy extensive racial disparities in Oakland contracts and economic...

Formerly Incarcerated Can Help Bring Peace to the Streets

This wave of violence is very brutal but not new. And unless there is a miracle from our most high God, this violence won’t be eliminated.

Former State Official Charges State Treasurer With Sexual Harassment

Blackwell, who is African American, accuses Ma of inappropriate behavior, including revealing her bare posterior on more than one occasion. San Francisco’s attorney Waukeen McCoy filed...

Juneteenth Jubilee

Go Fund Geoffrey’s

Whether it was Paul Mooney, Faye Carroll, Sugar Pie or Jay-Z performing or whether it was Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Mayor Elihu Harris, or Kamala Harris along...

Black Chamber of Commerce Stands in Solidarity With Local Businesses on Diversity, Safety

Standing together as crime rises in Oakland, the five Oakland multicultural Chambers of Commerce, representing thousands of local and small businesses across our great city, stand...

Community Support Needed to Ensure Progress Addressing City of Oakland Contracting Disparities

In conjunction with the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce and the Oakland Post News Group, Taylor is hosting a virtual town hall on Saturday, February...

“Disparity Study” Examines Patterns of Discrimination, Seeks Remedies for City Practices of Selecting Contractors  in Construction, Goods and Services

Facing a “public outcry,” the City of Oakland administration has released a race and gender study of the city’s contracting practices conducted by an outside consulting...

Candidates For Oakland’s District 7 Share Their Platforms

Aaron Clay Clay is the CEO of renewable energy solar company Sunswarm Community Solar, and a teacher for the Oakland Unified School District. He believes Oakland...

Oakland City Council’s Equity Caucus Allocate $2m for Health, Economic, and Food Access Disparities

Oakland City Council adopted a Fiscal Year 20-21 midcycle budget Tuesday with amendments that included CARES Act funding allocations to provide critical resources to residents and...

Keeping Jazz Alive in Oakland

Living Jazz is an Oakland-based jazz music organization that has been committed to transforming lives through music since 1984. Through education and performance programs that focus...

Photographer Rhett Jones Captures Timeless Moments

Photographer Rhett Jones’ goal for his clients is simple – to capture a timeless image that will remind his clients of a special moment, person or...

Sheryl Grant Shows How to Get FIT for Your Dreams

OAKLAND POST — heryl Grant was an account executive and sales person for a high-powered corporation, training for the Ms. Olympia contest in the 55+ category,...

The Town is Taking a Bite Out of PoundBizness

Couplepreneurs, Reggie Borders and Nicole Felix have been members of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) for 11 months. Reggie, a Veteran who came...