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Monthly Archives: June 2025
Haiti: Reparations Yes! Deportations No!
Demonstrators from Haiti to France to San Francisco, London, Belize and Jamaica have demanded that France pay for the ransom it extracted from Haiti 200 years ago as the price for its independence and for the “crime” of freeing itself from slavery.
Strength and solidarity
“Communities must unite against injustice worldwide, reconnecting our shared humanity to end oppression and violence.”
Is construction work worth fighting for?
Black workers locked out of San Francisco construction since 1998; wage data sparks renewed debate on inclusion.
Walk the Block: Bayview Edition brings community, culture and celebration to Third Street
Walk the Block: Bayview Edition unites residents, artists and businesses for community celebration and local pride.
Fire damages new Nineteen-21 Lounge in Bayview
SF Black Wall Street to launch recovery campaign at Bayview Night Market. Offers of support should be directed to Tinisch Hollins, tinisch@sfbwsfoundation.org.
Preeminent civil rights attorney John Burris stars in Sacramento film screening
Preeminent civil rights attorney John Burris highlights legacy and ongoing fight for justice at Sacramento screening.
Healing through laughter: Marvellus Lucas empowers San Francisco’s communities
Lucas leads live shows and workshops that use humor to address trauma, build confidence, and foster social support—especially within the Black community.
June 17 is both the birthday of the Love of my Life and the...
Mrs. Sekou Odinga celebrates June 17th as her husband’s birthday and the day she became Mrs. Sekou Odinga.
India Basin Waterfront Park: a park for the community built by the community
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.
Study finds Israel ‘disappeared’ at least 377,000 Palestinians in Gaza, half of them children
Study finds Israel “disappeared” 377,000 Palestinians in Gaza since 2023; half are children.
SF Public Defender’s MAGIC program hosts ‘Summer Kickoff’
San Francisco Public Defender’s MAGIC program launches Summer Kickoff, bringing youth together for fun, learning, community.
CDCR’s statewide lockdown condemned as a human rights crisis
CPDA calls lockdowns “collective punishment,” urging immediate restoration of visits, communications and programming.
Mumia Abu-Jamal on Trump’s America: ‘All is not well in Babylon’
Mumia Abu-Jamal warns, “All is not well in Babylon,” amid rising political repression and mass incarceration.
Black leaders are standing with immigrant communities – even if media coverage doesn’t show...
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor led lawmakers in denouncing unconstitutional federal actions targeting Los Angeles neighborhoods.
UCSF fired me for speaking out against genocide, but as a physician I could...
After 23 years at UCSF, Dr. Rupa Marya, MD, was fired for opposing genocide in Gaza; "as a physician, I could not stay silent."
Juneteenth: ILWU Local 10 marks National Freedom Day
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.
The Bay Area welcomes Cuban Embassy friends with enthusiastic solidarity
Join a virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 17, to discuss collective priorities going forward. Register at bit.ly/6-17-25. Cuba Si, Bloqueo No!
A decisive role for South Berkeley is essential for planning and developing housing at...
Two developers are being considered for the project. One team includes minority developers from the community who deeply understand the needs of our historically racially diverse neighborhood and deserve an equal stake.
Help Jeffery Walker walk free at last
Jeff was charged with battery on a peace officer, though the officer had attacked him. At trial he represented himself and on April 10, 2025, the jury found him not guilty.
HOOPLA! Circus Bella presents its 16th annual FREE Circus in the Parks Season
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.