Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce - OAACC

06/13/2026

We Have Moved And We’re Now in the Heart of Oakland!

We are excited to announce our new home in the historic Preservation Park district!

Our new office places us right in the heart of Oakland, where we can continue strengthening connections, supporting Black-owned businesses, advocating for economic growth, and building a thriving community together.

📍 New Address:
654 13th Street, Suite 102
Oakland, CA 94612

Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, community leader, or partner, we invite you to stop by, say hello, and see our new space.

Thank you for growing with us. Here’s to new beginnings, deeper community impact, and an even stronger future for Oakland.

06/11/2026

We are proud to share that during yesterday’s Chamber Mixer, which welcomed more than 100 attendees from across the business and community sectors, our CEO & President Cathy D. Adams was honored with the Rotary On The Run Medal.

The recognition came as a complete surprise and serves as a meaningful reminder of the power of community leadership, service, and collaboration. This award reflects the collective efforts of the many individuals, organizations, and partners who continue to work together to create positive change throughout our region.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Rotary On The Run for this recognition and to everyone who attended the mixer and contributed to such a successful evening of networking, relationship-building, and community engagement.

Together, we continue to strengthen our community, support local businesses, and create opportunities for future generations.

06/05/2026

Dear OAACC Members,

Join us for an evening of networking, connection, and community collaboration at the OAACC Summer Mixer hosted in partnership with the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts and Oakland Rotary Club #3.

Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
10 10th Street, Oakland, CA

Come meet fellow business owners, professionals, community leaders, and supporters as we build new relationships and explore opportunities to strengthen Oakland’s business community.

Enjoy appetizers, refreshments, and engaging conversations while learning more about the work being done across our organizations to support Black-owned businesses and the broader community.

Registration is $10 and includes appetizers and drinks.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oakland-rotary-3-summer-mixer-the-henry-j-kaiser-center-for-the-arts-registration-1990610752346?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

We look forward to seeing you there!🙏🏽

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

🌴✨ Caribbean Culinary Excursion: Food & Fête ✨🌴

Get ready for an elevated, immersive Caribbean culinary and cultural experience unlike anything else in the Bay Area.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the richness, diversity, and vibrant spirit of the Caribbean Diaspora through exceptional cuisine, live entertainment, culture, and community.

Guests will embark on a culinary journey featuring curated tastings from Caribbean chefs and vendors representing various islands and regions, plus an exclusive VIP Caribbean Buffet presented by Chef Ann of CocoBreeze and Chef Nelson of Alamar, Sobre Mesa, and MeskiSF.

The celebration continues with an electrifying entertainment lineup featuring internationally acclaimed Soca artist from Trinidad & Tobago, world-class steelpan performances, live DJs, a saxophonist, Carnival dancers, Brazilian Samba performers, and drummers. Dance the night away to Soca, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Latin rhythms.

The evening will also honor community trailblazers through a special awards presentation recognizing and other distinguished leaders making an impact in our communities.

As part of our National Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration, Caribbean Culinary Excursion: Food & Fête is an immersive adult experience designed to celebrate culture, connection, food, and joy.

🎉 BONUS: All attendees receive complimentary entry to the Official After Party at LUX Oakland (9 PM – 2 AM), featuring sounds by Young Fyah.

Come hungry. Come ready to dance. Come ready to celebrate the Caribbean.

🎟️ tickets in bio🌴

05/26/2026

Oakland is better in person especially when community, culture, music, and purpose come together. ☀️🎶

We are PROUD to support Summer Soul in the Park, a beautiful community celebration bringing people together through live music, local partnerships, and positive energy in the heart of Oakland.

Join us on August 1st at Preservation Park for an afternoon filled with soul, connection, and community featuring a live performance by Nate the Soulsanger.

We’re grateful to support activations that continue to uplift Oakland’s culture, small businesses, and community spirit. See you in the park! 🌿✨

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05/21/2026

Our members showed up in full force. 💛🖤

This Wednesday out members of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce proudly activated all across the Town celebrating Mayor Barbara Lee’s one-year anniversary, panels with keynote speakers at our new HQ., activations at the iconic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts to the beautiful gala at Children’s Fairyland.

Our members continue to represent Oakland’s culture, business, creativity, and community leadership in every room they enter proving once again that Oakland is alive, thriving, and more beautiful in person. ✨

These moments are also part of the value of Chamber membership: exclusive invitations, meaningful connections, and opportunities to be part of the conversations and celebrations shaping our city.

The momentum continues. The Town continues. 🌆