Derreck Johnson

Thank you all so much for joining us at our third annual #HBCU brunch earlier this month. We love this community and can't wait to see what the future holds for these young and promising talent. #blackexcellence #HBCUPride #BHM

Partial proceeds will fund the important work of Black Owned Project 365, and help advance their mission to break economic barriers to opportunity for Black and brown communities. LEARN MORE: blackownedproject365.org

Join Home of Chicken and Waffles this Sunday, Oct. 22 at 6 PM for our "Oakland Style Week: 50 Years of Hip Hop" featuring Mistah Fab & DopeEra’s Fall 2023 collection, IBEST WINES and pay homage to one of the greatest, Too $hort. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: tinyurl.com/mr33bbva

#ICYMI: I was so honored to speak with @KTVU about Oakland Style Week. As a proud member of Oakland's small business community, this week marks an exciting point in our efforts to revive our City's business climate. ktvu.com/video/1297174

“I would like to see city leaders here working out some kind of solution so that these doors don’t close” - @derreckbjohnson, Founder of Oakland hotspot Home of Chicken & Waffles, on the closing of one of Oakland’s finest restaurants, Le Cheval #oakland #strike

ICYMI: Join us at Home of Chicken and Waffles for a Community Meet & Greet on Oct. 5th at 5 PM with our dear friend @lateefahsimon who is running to represent our community in Congress. Check out below for more info:

I’m so honored to support my dear friend @lateefahsimon for Congress. Lateefah has been a progressive leader with a track record fighting for working families. We need a fearless advocate like her to represent our values in Congress. Join me on Thursday, August 3. See info below:

As a renter myself, I applaud the work of the CA state legislative renters caucus. As your next Congresswoman, I will continue fighting for the rights of working families throughout California’s 12th Congressional District and throughout the country. nytimes.com/2023/07/21/bus…

Always grateful to be in your company @VP @SecondGentleman. May you all have a safe and blessed #MemorialDayWeekend!

So honored to join @VP and @POTUS this morning at the Arlington National Cemetery to honor the generations of fallen US soldiers who fought valiantly for our freedoms. We owe them and their families a huge debt for making the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸#MemorialDay

#ICYMI I also joined @StephanieLinTV of @kron4tv to talk about what this year means for the Oakland business community after three years of the pandemic. #supportsmallbusiness #buyblack #shoplocal #oakland #restaurant #food

#TBT Last week I joined @MayorShengThao and other members of our beloved community for dinner last night for an animating discussion on #OaklandRestaurantWeek and how we can continue to support and empower small businesses. S/O to our generous host, @visitoakland!

I am honored to be recognized alongside a stellar group of amazing leaders at the #HBCU Awards Ceremony this Thursday, February 2nd at 5 pm. I hope you'll join us. For more information, email cynthiaadams209@gmail.com.

#ICYMI Please join us at Home of Chicken and Waffles and our friends at Black Owned Project 365 for our Annual Christmas Brunch to spread some holiday cheers and feed Oaklanders in need on Sunday, Dec. 25 at 1:30 PM. Interested in volunteering or making a donation? DM me!

Hanukkah is a special time in our home. As we join millions worldwide in celebrating miracles, we remember that light will always triumph over darkness. From our family to yours, happy Hanukkah.

I hope you'll join us at Home of Chicken and Waffles along with our partners Pastors Maria and Brondon Reems and Black Owned Project 365 for our annual FREE Christmas Brunch on Sunday, Dec. 25 at 1:30 PM. If you are interested in making a donation or volunteering, DM me!

Thank you @DubsCommunity @Warriors and @united Franchise Fund for the opportunity be part of such a wonderful program to empower BIPOC entrepreneurs like myself. Honored to be among other graduates at this past Saturdays game!!! #dubnation #warriors #SupportBlackBusiness

Will you contribute $50 today? Your donation will go towards: ✅ Recruiting more participants for our culinary apprenticeship program ✅ Purchasing uniforms & supplies for our apprentices ✅ Hiring full-time staff to to scale our impact DONATE HERE: tinyurl.com/bdzjf953

#GivingTuesday: When we first started Black Owned Project 365, we had no capital. But we had a bold vision where all communities can thrive regardless of race or ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation or disability. I hope I can count on your support. tinyurl.com/bdzjf953