Culture Currents

Something on Thursdays is an inspiring event, held on the last Thursday of each month, that rewards attendees with unapologetic conversations surrounding topics on black and brown culture, business, and communities.

Flavas is one of the small percentage of black-owned and operated businesses in San Mateo County, featuring a diverse staff and authentic Jamaican cuisine. The vibe is real, and the food is great!

The Worst of Broke-Ass Stuart: 20 Years of Love, Death & Dive Bars, isn’t just a collection of essays and columns; it’s a love letter to San Francisco, warts and all.

By celebrating independent and underrepresented filmmakers worldwide, OIFF not only uplifts diverse voices but also strengthens Oakland’s reputation as a destination for the arts, tourism and innovation.

A houseless and Indigenous coalition in Oakland unveiled a “Liberation Easement” to permanently remove a small parcel of land from the real‑estate market, the organizers said, a move they described as an act of decommodification and long‑term stewardship that binds residents and descendants to caretaking rather than ownership and prevents future sale, rent or eviction; the document was created with Sogorea Te Land Trust and legal counsel and will be publicly filed at a ceremony Oct. 23.

Sorce is an Oakland-based graffiti artist who does creative art pieces and inner city tagging in an attempt to reclaim public space and project artistic freedom.

Correction: Mural at 3rd and Quesada painted by Josue Rojas and collaborators, not previously credited artist.

The India Basin park project signifies more than just the creation of a recreational space; it symbolizes the revitalization of a neglected community in an area of the city where attention is long overdue.

The unique role of Juneteenth in San Francisco and labor history will be revealed as ILWU Local 10 marks Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, at our Labor Temple, 400 North Point St., beginning at 10 a.m.

Opening weekend performances are Friday, June 20, at noon and Saturday, June 21, at noon and 2:15 p.m. at Yerba Buena Gardens, 760 Howard St., between Third and Fourth streets in San Francisco.

SFBFF 2025 runs from June 19 to June 22 at venues across San Francisco and promises a dynamic lineup ranging from gripping documentaries to laugh-out-loud comedies.

The U.S. Army had to capture, often burn to the ground plantations in order to release African-Americans. By 1865, only 1 million of the 3.6 million enslaved had been freed.

Wiggins’ passing leaves a deep void, but his contributions to music and culture remain indelible.

The comedy “She the People” depicts the unlikely political career of Antoinette Dunkerson, a Mississippi Lieutenant Governor candidate.

Townsend was 23, a returning veteran, entering another war on campus known as the 1968 Black Student Union-Third World Liberation Front Student Strike at San Francisco State University.

With 47 years of festive fun, Caranval is heating up the summer season and remaining true to itself by highlighting the African cultural exchanges of Samba, Salsa, Jazz and Hip Hop that resonate globally. 

Each award recipient shared personal stories of perseverance, purpose and community, offering powerful reflections on their journeys.

“Another thing that sets (Tallio's) apart is the joy. ... It's always a good vibe and ... (owner Olton Rensch) also supports other Black businesses as well,” said Bivett Brackett.

C-Note’s Juneteenth and Fashionable blends digital art and fashion to celebrate Black liberation.

NBA All-Star Pitch spotlighted Black-led AI startups tackling community challenges.