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 faces a critical moment,” said Oakland mayoral candidate Derreck Johnson. “For too long, our politicians have over-promised and under-delivered — from homelessness and illegal dumping...
Oakland’s ethnic chambers were all well represented, demonstrating the mutual respect and support these local groups have for each other. The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce CEO...
Currently the Federal Government is assisting small businesses with PPP grants and Johnson wants to make sure business owners don’t miss a prime opportunity to keep...
This is the second in a series of three, profiling the three candidates who are running for the Oakland City Councilmember At-Large position. Rebecca Kaplan, who...
Derreck Johnson is a self-described serial entrepreneur. He is the owner of the Home of Chicken and Waffles in Oakland. 70% of his employees are formerly...
The California State Package Store and Tavern Owners Association (Cal-Pac) has been working for decades to improve the relationship between African American liquor license owners, the...