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Yearly Archives: 2022
All lyrics no gimmicks: Oakland rapper Calvin Rodgers
Looking for something fresh in hip hop? Check out Calvin!
Coopting Juneteenth with a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates our resistance against this foul racist imperialist system that falsely portrays itself as our protector and savior.
‘Straight Outta Hunters Point’ comes home 20 years later
“I’ve shown this film all over the country, but nothing beats bringing it home to Hunters Point.”
Expert panel inextricably links Treasure Island and Hunters Point
Superfund sites Treasure Island and Hunters Point share virtually identical socioeconomic and toxic histories.
Confiscation of the Bay View continues unabated!
Anthon Corley describes being between the razor wire and freedom, forced to help himself without the Bay View is torture.
When Hefty bags are home
Amir Cornish’s deep expression of value and gratitude for his essential black bag.
Turned hard right by recall, San Francisco can bounce back in November: Run, Chesa,...
On Election Day, this “progressive” city unelected the most progressive prosecutor in the country, a district attorney who serves as a model across the U.S. for a criminal justice system that truly does justice, even for Black and other oppressed people.
SF Bay View awarded $85,000 to launch community journalism program!
Black-owned media gets new funding for resources needed to educate, inform and connect communities.
On IG, NorCal Next Up is dominating promotions
NorCal Next Up Dom looks for the precious stones on the road less traveled.
2 moms and 11 kids occupy closed OUSD school Parker Elementary in East Oakland
“We had to take the school to make it right because the Oakland Unified School District would not listen. Now we're worried about police – we need security at all times.”
Community rallies to support bombshell report on Hunters Point Shipyard
Over $1 billion taxpayer dollars over 30 years have been spent to clean up the Hunters Point Shipyard Superfund site that continues to poison and kill residents.
The San Francisco Black Film Festival returns June 16-19
The San Francisco Black Film Festival is filled with exciting independent films screened in theaters and online June 16-19.
SF Library programs exclude people without internet access
It is at the least exclusive, and at worst discriminatory, for libraries to not publicize availability of phone access to virtual library events when it’s available.
Souljourning for Truth: Wanda’s Picks for June 2022
Wanda shares her vision and path to walking the walk of Sojourner Truth, and lifts up “Daughters of the Delta.”
Wanda Rogers named 2022 Minority Small Business Champion of the Year
Award winner Wanda Rogers is charged up guiding others to their own achievements and accomplishments.
All the beautiful spaces settlers steal
Everything stolen – thieves still at large . . . .
Robbery by the State
The City of Oakland continues its fleecing policies to uphold gentrification against Homefulness solutions.
Texas school shooting exposes police
Sworn to serve and protect, Mr. Gould points out, is the big lie, as police cowardice on duty proves out.
StokerCon 2022 was like a Black family reunion, but the struggle is far from...
StokerCon 2022 offered camaraderie, pride and inspiration, and an analytical view of unique vulnerability in the dangerous times in which we live.
‘Black Daddy: The Movie’ screens at the 2022 San Francisco Black Film Festival
Filmmaker Drummer describes how “Black Daddy” illuminates and uplifts Black fathers on many levels.