‘We all sick’: Breast cancer impact on Black women in Bayview Hunters Point
A 1995 study found the number of breast cancer cases in Black women under the age of 50 exceeded the number of projected cases by more than double.
Feds enact Superfund cleanup moratorium
Feds pause Superfund cleanups amid budget cuts; Hunters Point demolition raises radiation and public-health safety concerns.
‘Black and Proud’: SF Bay View Foundation’s Nonprofit Boot Camp returns June 28 with...
The SF Bay View Foundation’s Nonprofit Boot Camp returns as a sanctuary and strategy space for Black-led change on Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Opera House, 4705 Third St.
Wesley Johnson and Mary Helen Rogers’ Juneteenth strategy
The U.S. Army had to capture, often burn to the ground plantations in order to release African-Americans. By 1865, only 1 million of the 3.6 million enslaved had been freed.
D’Wayne Wiggins: A musical architect and community champion
Wiggins’ passing leaves a deep void, but his contributions to music and culture remain indelible.
Axe the tax: Cali’s marijuana store owners say new increase will break them
California cannabis retailers urge lawmakers to halt July tax hike, warning it will shutter small businesses.
The TDCJ captain arrested for organized crime conspired to kill me at the Telford...
Exposed corruption: prison captain conspired to kill inmate; survived assassination plots, threats, and systemic cover-ups.
Rev. Arnold Townsend: ‘Voices of Truth to Power’ oral history archive shares his golden...
Townsend was 23, a returning veteran, entering another war on campus known as the 1968 Black Student Union-Third World Liberation Front Student Strike at San Francisco State University.
A community demolished, a relative dead
A community demolished; a beloved houseless resident, JT, found dead after the city’s violent sweep.
Black and Brown builders lead transformative affordable housing project in San Francisco’s Mission District
“We are the people we’ve been waiting for,” said Derek Smith of Marinship. “And now, we’re building the city we deserve.”
Women’s Club honors leaders at 44th annual Sojourner Truth Awards
Each award recipient shared personal stories of perseverance, purpose and community, offering powerful reflections on their journeys.
Tallio’s x The Fillmo’
“Another thing that sets (Tallio's) apart is the joy. ... It's always a good vibe and ... (owner Olton Rensch) also supports other Black businesses as well,” said Bivett Brackett.
National spotlight on Bayview Hunters Point! PBS NOVA documentary ‘Critical Condition: Health in Black...
“‘Critical Condition’ draws on studies ... that document how extreme stress faced by Black American communities leads to worse health outcomes ... and explains the biological toll of being Black in America,” explains NOVA Co-Executive Producer Chris Schmidt.
California Surgeon General’s Office launches new tool to lower maternal mortality rates
California launched the PreMA tool to help cut maternal deaths in half by 2026, with a focus on high-risk communities and Black maternal health.
Justice for James Edward Oakley, swept to death in Vallejo
James Edward Oakley’s death during a Vallejo homeless sweep sparked outrage and demands for justice from the houseless community.
SF Public Defenders win first Racial Justice Act motion in San Francisco
San Francisco Public Defenders won the city's first Racial Justice Act motion, proving a police officer's implicit bias.
Hunters Point vs. poisoners: ‘We goin’ to trial!’
A federal judge rejected a proposed settlement in the Hunters Point toxic exposure case, clearing the way for trial against Lennar and Five Point.
Mumia Freedom Tour: Bay Area ignites the fight for justice
Mumia Freedom Tour rallies Bay Area support against wrongful convictions. Celebrate Mumia's 71st birthday at the Freedom Dinner Fundraiser, African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton St., San Francisco, on April 24, 6pm.
Bret Harte Elementary in Bayview awarded gym renovation during NBA Foundation’s ‘5 days of...
NBA Foundation and partners renovated Bret Harte Elementary’s gym to uplift Bayview students.
Toxic waste cleanups take longer in marginalized communities
Toxic cleanups lag in marginalized Bay Area communities, worsening health risks.