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From The Heart: Empowering youth and nourishing families in Bayview Hunters Point
In essence, this program is more than just an intervention – it is a beacon of hope guiding Bayview Hunters Point’s youth towards brighter futures.
Family of Terry Williams ‘disgusted’ by city’s response after racist attacks, house fire
More than two months after racist attacks and a fire destroyed the home of longtime Fillmore residents, there are still no answers for either incident.
HBCU students tour San Francisco’s Black community
“For many of these students, this is their first visit to California. We’re sharing the legacy of Bayview’s elders and the resilience of this community.” - Dr. Saidah Leatutufu-Burch
‘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
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
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.
‘Soul Bowl’ brings the high drama of high school football to the SF Black...
The media frenzy surrounding the game is laid bare, showcasing the weight of history and community pride resting heavily on the shoulders of these young athletes.
Sacramento Democrats kill universal healthcare bill
San Francisco voters overwhelmingly support universal health care – and our representatives in Sacramento know it. But, even though they were principal coauthors, constituents never were told about it.
May 29 Plaza East residents set to rally for accountability from SF housing authority
Plaza East, situated in The Fillmore, one of San Francisco’s last remaining historic Black communities, has seen a drastic decline in its Black population
One-alarm fire rips through home of man recently targeted with racist threats
Family home of lifelong Fillmore resident Terry Williams burns down suddenly Tuesday morning, the third incident in a string of targeted attacks.
We don’t want to hear you say Nigga no more: Misclassifying colorism in the...
Rappers feuding opens discourse on colorism
KKK flag and printout calling for ‘extermination’ left at man’s home in second incident
On May 5, a second ziplock bag filled with racist threats was left at Terry Williams’ door, one block from Alamo Square Park. Inside the bag, a paper read: “WE WILL CONTINUE TO EXTERMINATE YOU N— SLAVES.”
Racist doll and noose left on doorstep investigated as hate crime
On Friday morning, April 26, a man was leaving his home to walk his dogs around Alamo Square when he saw a terrifying package at his door.
Gumbo Social is stirring up some conversations on 3rd Street
Have a bowl of gumbo and some good conversation at his new location located at 5176 3rd St. near Thornton, San Francisco, CA 94124.
Rev. Cecil Williams, longtime leader of Glide Memorial Church, dies at 94
Rev. Cecil Williams' impact will be felt for generations in San Francisco
The poisoned people of Treasure Island need gutsy lawyers
Treasure Island soil and groundwater is heavily contaminated with radioactive and hazardous waste deposited through sloppy mishandling of toxic material during Naval operations in the 56 years Treasure Island was a Navy base.