Solitary confinement in South Carolina leads to suicide and psychosis
Solitary confinement in South Carolina causes severe mental harm, isolation, and suicides; officials ignore repeated warnings.
People over profit: Acorn tenants fight back
Tenants and working class people of the world will be familiar with our cause because there is a common thread we are all experiencing: exploitation at the hands of the 1%, who are committed to putting profit over The People!
Local vendors on the Akoma Market experience
by JR Valrey, The People's Minister of Information
"The Akoma Market was born in September 2020, emerging from the crucible of the COVID-19 pandemic as a...
Haiti: Reparations Yes! Deportations No!
Demonstrators from Haiti to France to San Francisco, London, Belize and Jamaica have demanded that France pay for the ransom it extracted from Haiti 200 years ago as the price for its independence and for the “crime” of freeing itself from slavery.
Strength and solidarity
“Communities must unite against injustice worldwide, reconnecting our shared humanity to end oppression and violence.”
Is construction work worth fighting for?
Black workers locked out of San Francisco construction since 1998; wage data sparks renewed debate on inclusion.
Fire damages new Nineteen-21 Lounge in Bayview
SF Black Wall Street to launch recovery campaign at Bayview Night Market. Offers of support should be directed to Tinisch Hollins, tinisch@sfbwsfoundation.org.
In the fight against desertification, Burkina Faso mobilizes to plant 5 million trees in...
Burkinabé National Youth Parliament for Water
Preeminent civil rights attorney John Burris stars in Sacramento film screening
Preeminent civil rights attorney John Burris highlights legacy and ongoing fight for justice at Sacramento screening.
Healing through laughter: Marvellus Lucas empowers San Francisco’s communities
Lucas leads live shows and workshops that use humor to address trauma, build confidence, and foster social support—especially within the Black community.
India Basin Waterfront Park: a park for the community built by the community
The India Basin park project signifies more than just the creation of a recreational space; it symbolizes the revitalization of a neglected community in an area of the city where attention is long overdue.
Study finds Israel ‘disappeared’ at least 377,000 Palestinians in Gaza, half of them children
Study finds Israel “disappeared” 377,000 Palestinians in Gaza since 2023; half are children.
SF Public Defender’s MAGIC program hosts ‘Summer Kickoff’
San Francisco Public Defender’s MAGIC program launches Summer Kickoff, bringing youth together for fun, learning, community.
CDCR’s statewide lockdown condemned as a human rights crisis
CPDA calls lockdowns “collective punishment,” urging immediate restoration of visits, communications and programming.
Black leaders are standing with immigrant communities – even if media coverage doesn’t show...
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor led lawmakers in denouncing unconstitutional federal actions targeting Los Angeles neighborhoods.
UCSF fired me for speaking out against genocide, but as a physician I could...
After 23 years at UCSF, Dr. Rupa Marya, MD, was fired for opposing genocide in Gaza; "as a physician, I could not stay silent."
Juneteenth: ILWU Local 10 marks National Freedom Day
The unique role of Juneteenth in San Francisco and labor history will be revealed as ILWU Local 10 marks Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, at our Labor Temple, 400 North Point St., beginning at 10 a.m.
The Bay Area welcomes Cuban Embassy friends with enthusiastic solidarity
Join a virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 17, to discuss collective priorities going forward. Register at bit.ly/6-17-25. Cuba Si, Bloqueo No!
A decisive role for South Berkeley is essential for planning and developing housing at...
Two developers are being considered for the project. One team includes minority developers from the community who deeply understand the needs of our historically racially diverse neighborhood and deserve an equal stake.
Help Jeffery Walker walk free at last
Jeff was charged with battery on a peace officer, though the officer had attacked him. At trial he represented himself and on April 10, 2025, the jury found him not guilty.