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The life path that led me to meet Assata Shakur

You could look in her eyes and feel her dedication to the liberation of Black people in the US, her passion for righteousness, and her justified rage at oppression. You could sense a revolutionary razor sharp mind and a heart bigger than Africa. 

Cuba addresses US-sponsored terrorism in the Caribbean, in the US mainstream media and against...

For decades, Cuba has treated healthcare as a basic human right. International donations are a key support for this system. They remind us that health is a global good, something that should never be held hostage to geopolitics or sanctions.

Physique Magnifique, gym owner, Jimmie Wilson, shares his passion in South City

Jimmie Wilson's love for fitness, family, and community as a Bay View youth inspired him to open a gym, Physique Magnifique, in South City of San Mateo County, with his wife Futaba Takashima.

Survival requires sacrifice

You are invited to celebrate Dr. Willie Ratcliff's 93rd birthday - then stay for a brainstorming session on how we can keep the SF Bay View newspaper alive and kicking! It's this Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m., at the Ruth Williams Opera House, 4705 3rd St., San Francisco. Your ideas are needed.

Gateway from Hell

“This is very serious. Please do not consider Prologis!" Rachelle Holmes told the SF Planning Commission. On Sept. 25, the Commission may vote on whether to grant a Special Use District that allows this project to bypass key environmental protections.

Nubian Sharks founder and instructor Prince Dean teaches a swim workshop with Belle Haven...

On Friday, Aug. 13, in Menlo Park, Belle Haven Action hosted Prince Dean, founder of Nubian Sharks. The youth-centered swim and aquatics program, Nubian Sharks, is a San Francisco-based organization. They promote water safety, health equity and cultural pride through accessible swim instructions and aquatic wellness for Black youth and families.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee commends the Oakland International Film Festival – RUNNING NOW, Sept....

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.

People’s Arms Embargo Campaign: No weapons from Oakland to Israel

Since January 2025, at least 280 military cargo shipments have left the Oakland airport destined for Israel to continuously drop bombs on the people of Gaza.
Kenisha Roach, left, and Oronde Sterling, right, walk just behind Mayor Daniel Lurie, center, on a tour of public housing in Hunters Point.

District 10 organizing is back

“Gone are the days we looked to other people to take care of us,” said Kenisha Roach. “We need the community to buy back into itself. It’s unity or death.”

Societal control: The real Stanford Prison Experiment 

Texas Department of Criminal Justice officials face renewed scrutiny as former inmates and advocates allege systemic abuse of authority — including the routine use of chemical agents, surveillance, and punitive policies that critics say originated in prisons and later spread as tools of public control — while expanded mail restrictions, disciplinary rules, and lockdowns have intensified tensions and deepened concerns about accountability.

Why Washington is worried about Burkina Faso’s young revolutionary leader

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is remaking his nation and, in the process, making enemies in the West. Since taking power in 2022, the young military leader has expelled French troops, ejected Western corporations, and aligned his country with Russia, Cuba and Venezuela.

“Take Wings and Soar”: The Terri J. Vaughn Story

Born and raised in Bayview-Hunters Point, a predominantly African American community rich with culture and resilience, Terri J. Vaughn's journey is a testament to divine faith, family love, and community pride.

Kings of Cali mark 21st anniversary: Over 300 motorcyclists plus guests gather for annual...

Kings of Cali marked 21 years with 300+ riders and community outreach.

Golden Gate Village – at the heart of the matter

With little more than determination and hope, they raised families, built churches and created communities.

Kings of Cali mark 21st anniversary: Over 300 motorcyclists plus guests gather for annual...

The Kings of Cali motorcycle club marked its 21st anniversary with a weekend Meet and Greet in Oakland that drew more than 300 riders, members and guests from cities including Chicago, New York and Los Angeles; the event featured a barbecue hosted by the club’s Road Queens, participation from Oakland Harley‑Davidson and veterans’ outreach activities as leaders touted two decades of growth and community service.

Press conference accusing his jailers of deliberately withholding critical treatment for Mumia Abu-Jamal results...

A press conference organized by advocacy groups saying the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections delayed critical eye care for longtime political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal drew renewed public pressure, and his attorney said Sept. 2 that Abu-Jamal received left-eye cataract laser surgery after widespread calls for action; advocates urged continued vigilance to ensure follow-up treatment for diabetic retinopathy, which they say still threatens his vision.

Medical staff use of denied care to abuse prisoners: A case in South Carolina

Tyrone Perry, a 46‑year‑old inmate at South Carolina’s Perry Correctional Institution, faces alleged chronic medical neglect for serious conditions including pulmonary hypertension and cerebrovascular disease; advocates say prison medical staff repeatedly denied prescribed medications, obstructed specialist visits and ignored dangerously high blood‑pressure readings on July 18, raising concerns that retaliation and systemic indifference are putting his life and cognitive health at risk.

Equity in construction: Fillmore’s fight for Black labor and true inclusion 

A protest that shut down the Buchanan Street Mall renovation in San Francisco’s Fillmore neighborhood highlighted long‑running disputes over exclusion of Black contractors and demands for meaningful local hiring, as community leaders and contractors said pledged inclusion has not produced real contracts or opportunities and urged stricter enforcement of equity agreements to preserve neighborhood history and economic power.

From hustle to healing: Elgin Rose Sr. leads Fathers to Founders’ transformation

Fathers to Founders is forging innovative partnerships, expanding access to care, and reshaping the landscape of community support for fathers, creating lasting change for families and neighborhoods.

‘What Kind of Bird Can’t Fly’ has been banned

Formerly incarcerated advocate Dorsey Nunn said his memoir "What Kind of Bird Can't Fly" has been placed on California’s list of disapproved publications and banned from delivery to people in state prisons, a move Nunn and supporters decried as censorship that undermines rehabilitation and access to literature for incarcerated readers; the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation cited portions of the book as posing a “serious threat to institution security” under Title 15 mail rules, and the publisher may appeal.