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Monthly Archives: July 2024
A sista running for president? Listening to Public Enemy’s ‘Fear of a Black Planet’...
Kamala Harris‘ mere existence at the top of the Democratic ticket exacerbates the climate of irrational fear that consumes the enemies of equality.
Behind the Bamboo Curtain: Student protest movement ignites Bangladesh
Bangladesh's ruling party is using the expanded quota system to embed its operatives into every sphere of state activities. Hundreds of students protesting it have been killed.
‘Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,’ a Karla Brundage choreopoem
“Art/poetry is a safe healing space. A bridging of the past and present is needed for a compassionate future or a unified Black future." - Karla Brundage
President Biden has Parkinson’s Disease
President Biden exhibits clear signs of Parkinson’s in his rigid gait, his mumbling speech, his frozen facial expressions and about 12 YouTube video compilations of his falls.
Summer of Black art and music at the Ruth Williams Opera House
The month of June set off an indelible vibrant art and music experience at The Ruth
Jury awards $20 million verdict in race harassment case involving Ku Klux Klan-related threats...
After a seven-week trial, the jury found that Ms. Young was subjected to racial harassment, discrimination, whistleblower retaliation and defamation.
The case for Palestine
President Joe Biden could end the horror of all this tomorrow, but he hasn’t and there’s no sign he will. Instead he has quietly worked to lift restrictions on weapons transfers to Israel.
Grand opening of food empowerment community market on Third Street
Having officially opened its doors on June 5, the market is expected to serve approximately 4,500 community members, offering not just groceries but also connections to vital social services and resources.
New affordable Treasure Island residences sit on radioactive ground
For 30 years, the Navy has been cleaning poisons that are impossible to completely remove. When the Navy finally razes the townhouses, the released toxins will imperil everyone on the island, rich or poor.
Can BVHP finally win the housing and jobs promised over 15 years ago?
One of the best opportunities for thousands of eligible certificate of preference holders is presented in this development if the City requires the Developer to deliver more housing and on a clear timeline.
The SF State Africana Studies Dept. celebrates community engagement
The spirit of Dr. Nathan Hare continues to permeate the department as it continues to carve a space of community enrichment.
Juneteenth reading of ‘3rd & Palou’ brings 1966 Hunters Point Uprising to life
Rarely is a play based on the world immediately outside the exit doors. Martin grounds all of the characters, cops to hustlers, within the world of Third and Palou.
Protect the vital Free City College program from deep cuts by the City
Under a proposal by the City and County of San Francisco, starting in 2025 only certain courses that contribute to specific educational plans may be eligible for free enrollment.
Imprisoned workers sue Alabama to abolish involuntary servitude
A notorious prison system, Alabama’s is the most overcrowded in the country, operating at over 168% capacity