2025
Yearly Archives: 2025
For the first time in 24 years, the NBA Foundation’s All Star-Pitch Competition returns...
NBA All-Star Pitch spotlighted Black-led AI startups tackling community challenges.
Black Cinema Consortium 40th anniversary highlights Black film, social change and economic inclusion in...
Black Cinema Consortium celebrates 40 years with films and panels highlighting Black film history and equity.
US premiere of solo tribute to Bob Marley: ‘How Reggae Changed the World’
San Francisco – San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) is pleased to present the Bay Area debut of Duane Forrest of Toronto, Canada, with...
Policymakers, advocates and worried Californians join forces to save Medi-Cal
Californians rally to protect Medi-Cal, Social Security, and Medicaid from federal cuts.
Remembering Bobby Hutton
Article highlights Li’l Bobby Hutton’s role as an early member of the Black Panther Party, and his tragic killing by police at age 17.
Decoding Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance: Experts weigh in on the symbolism, politics and...
Experts analyze Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance, breaking down its symbolism, politics, and cultural significance.
Black leadership in action: Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and California Controller Malia Cohen on justice,...
by Kevin Epps
As the nation faces a shifting political and social landscape, leaders steadfastly committed to justice, equity and inclusion continue to push forward.
Among...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court denies Mumia Abu-Jamal permission to appeal
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied Mumia Abu-Jamal’s request to appeal, ending his Pennsylvania legal challenge to overturn his conviction.
HBCU Classics: NBA All-Star Wins With Positivity in Oakland
by Dr. Tiffany Caesar
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, the Oakland Arena experienced a surge of HBCU alumni as more than 19,000 fans packed the...
What’s killing Black businesses in the Bayview?
Bayview's Black businesses face challenges like gentrification, lack of community support, and cultural apathy.
Comparing histories: Black and Japanese American advocates talk reparations and justice
Black and Japanese American advocates discussed shared struggles and support for reparations at a Sacramento event.
How the ‘subversive genius’ of Kendrick Lamar sent Trump home a loser
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance subverted Trump and celebrated Black resistance.
AfroSolo Arts Festival 31, March 28, 29, 30: Let Freedom Ring!
AfroSolo Arts Festival 31 celebrates Black storytelling, music, and AI-driven film.
Golden State Warriors highlight Black community health and excellence at African American Heritage Night
Warriors’ Heritage Night celebrated Black excellence, health, and advocacy.
Ramona Tascoe MD: I grew up beside a Superfund landfill with only a chain...
Bayview Hunters Point faces ongoing exposure from Superfund contamination, community-led biomonitoring is fighting for environmental justice.
‘Developing’ Bayview
Gentrification in Bayview is displacing Black residents, reshaping the neighborhood, and erasing its cultural and economic history.
Butch Ware announces campaign for governor of California
Dr. Butch Ware launches his Green Party campaign for California governor, focusing on social justice, healthcare, housing, and electoral reform.
The cultural loss no one talks about: The Eaton Fire, John Outterbridge and the...
The Eaton Fire erased Black history, destroying John Outterbridge’s legacy while media stayed silent.
Burkina Faso: The Land of the Upright People is rising
Captain Ibrahim Traoré is leading Burkina Faso to self-sufficiency by rejecting Western control and continuing Thomas Sankara’s legacy.
The Soul of SF State celebrates Black Family Day
by Olympia Joy Pereira
On Feb. 1, 2025, The Soul of SF State, a student organization at San Francisco State University kicked off Black History...