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.
Shutting down the lie of rent: 20th houseless resident becomes homeful on the day...
We houseless peoples work so hard to create the template of Homefulness, that actively works to unSell and liberate Mama Earth, spiritually and legally, so families like Dani's and mine and all the families and elders now homeful at Homefulness will never face homelessness again,” said Tiny Gray-Garcia.
Cuban leaders call for open doors with Black Community
by Jose Ricardo G. Bondoc
San Francisco – On March 13, a diplomatic delegation from Cuba met with the San Francisco African American Chamber of...
‘Let’s watch Mays’
Willie Mays was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Many who know the game call him the greatest.
44th annual Black Cuisine unites Bayview Hunters Point on Saturday, April 27
From its humble beginnings in the senior center at 1706 Yosemite, Black Cuisine has become a community-wide affair, embracing diverse organizations and individuals contributing to its Black cultural flavor.
Palestinian organizers protest Navy vessel said to be headed to Israel
The protest was intended to stop the ship’s departure and denounce former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s press conference celebrating the ship’s maiden voyage.
LandBack: ‘We have together set the Shellmound free!’
“We owe this victory to the ancestors and every single person who stood beside us in this fight. We did it!” said Deja Gould.
Election issues in Park Merced
“At every polling place, the doors should be open. I don’t want this to happen to anyone else.” - Virginia Marshall