Last Summer was a difficult time for many of us—a turning point in American history. The events of the time spurred a lot of reactions, and in July of last year, POC @ Okta felt compelled to speak out. But the Okta family of employees and leadership wanted more than talk, which required a clear commitment and ongoing support to our wider POC community. On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, we were extremely honored to be invited to and participate in the Oakland African-American Chamber of Commerce’s (OAACC) Chairman's Reopening Reception, celebrating "Building Back Stronger, Together". The event recognized Okta and other major donors to their Resiliency Relief Fund, which allowed OAACC to fund nearly 250 grants to Black-owned businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The total amount raised exceeded 1.1 million dollars. What is OAACC The Oakland African-American Chamber of Commerce supports small black and minority-owned business development and.