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California enacts nation’s first Black-Serving Institution designation

California's SB 1348 creates the nation's first Black-Serving Institution designation to support Black student success.

Navy warfare schools permanently poisoned Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay

How much radiation still pollutes Treasure Island? Is the recent scanning the Navy's confession they have failed to remove it?

The myth of the legal white immigrant – from La Migra to CalTrans, from...

The article exposes the myth of the "legal" white immigrant and the injustice of settler colonialism.

Black History Month 2025: 14 places in California where Black businesses and culture thrived

The article highlights 14 historic Black neighborhoods in California and their cultural impact.

Bay Area libertarian crypto fascism

While the Bay Area prides itself for being at the progressive vanguard, there is an outsized contingent of libertarian crypto fascists in our midst that we tolerate at our own peril.
The Black Panther Party Museum, 1427 Broadway, Oakland, CA. Photo courtesy of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation.

Survival Pending Revolution: The Black Panther Party Service to the People Programs

"Survival Pending Revolution" is a tribute and a call to action – urging us to reimagine and implement the Panthers’ blueprint for survival and liberation.

African American Construction Collective protests for legally required inclusion on City College construction

"We want everyone to know that this is a requirement. They're required to use local residents," Gregory said, citing the current practice that mainly seeks labor from outside San Francisco.

From kingpin to catalyst: James Beasley Jr.’s remarkable journey of redemption  

James Beasley Jr. turns from kingpin to community leader, promoting real estate and financial literacy.

Brigette LeBlanc breaks barriers as first woman president of SF African American Chamber of...

Brigette Renee LeBlanc becomes the first woman president of the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce.

Remembering Dr. Nathan Hare, a gentle reminder from Marvin X: Community healing, Black Studies...

Dr. Nathan Hare’s memorial celebrated his legacy in Black Studies and community healing.

Equal Justice Society: Black Californians’ biggest challenge? Racism!

The Equal Justice Society fights systemic racism through legal advocacy and reparations efforts.

Reparations advocate Chris Lodgson: Black Californians’ biggest challenge? Political power!

Chris Lodgson stresses Black political power as key to advancing California's reparations efforts.

Manifesting the vision: On Frantz Fanon’s fundamental transformation period

Kwame Beans Shakur and NALC advance decolonization through community programs and food sovereignty.

BAOBOB Holiday Express Pop Up Market in Oakland

The BAOBOB Holiday Express Pop-Up Market celebrated Black-owned businesses and community commerce in Oakland.
Destiny Williams, Health and Wellness Program Manager at Rafiki Coalition, Dr. Monica Soni, Chief Medical Officer of Covered California, and Dr. Kim Rhoads, Director of UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Umoja Health, engage in a discussion on basic healthcare and critical health challenges affecting the Black community. (Photo by Kevin Epps)

Covered California “Lets Talk Health“ Promotes Health Equity and Affordable Care

By Kevin Epps I recently attended an informed and deeply engaging community event hosted by Covered California, Umoja Health, and UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive...
Rebel Brooks-Moon Honored with Key to the City of San Francisco | Photo by Tabari Morris

Mayor London Breed honored Renel Brooks-Moon with Key to the City of San Francisco

The voice of broadcasting and Major League Baseball, Renel Brooks-Moon, had one of those rarest-of-rare moments in life: nostalgic yet celebratory. She was the...
Single mother Christiana Porter is detained by police, sustaining injuries. She is being represented by civil rights attorney Adante Pointer.

SF denies claim of activist single mother Christiana Porter beaten by SFPD last July

Organizations are working to increase the number of Black doctors in California and improve healthcare trust within Black communities.

Three percent of California’s doctors are Black: We can do better

Organizations are working to increase the number of Black doctors in California and improve healthcare trust within Black communities.

Will Gov. Newsom’s new film and TV tax credit prioritize diversity?

Assemblymember Mike Gipson backs expanding California's Film and TV Tax Credit to $750 million to boost diversity and competitiveness.

SNYs, SPIs and other beasts of CMC-East

James P. Anderson reflects on his transfer to CMC-East, exposing racism, and prison injustices while offering a critique of inmate dynamics.