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On MLK Day, Black San Franciscans demand new measures to hold the City accountable
In regard to racism, Black San Franciscans are worse off than ever before. Only by achieving goals that improve the lives of Black San Franciscans will there be anything to celebrate regarding racial equity in San Francisco.
How Stevie Wonder helped create Martin Luther King Day
At Dr. King’s funeral, Stevie Wonder learned of John Conyers’ bill to make his birthday a national holiday. To overcome the resistance of conservative politicians, Wonder put his career on hold, led rallies from coast to coast and galvanized millions of Americans with his passion and integrity. But it took 15 years.
Lennar builds shoddy homes
“We have been living the Lennar nightmare for seven years. We are original owners with perpetual water intrusion. I am trying to organize my neighbors (168 defective homes) and share information in hopes that together we can make a difference ... We are absolutely devastated. I am writing from Novato, California.” — Tamara
Then wasn’t the time, but now is!
“The police say to us all the time that they can’t do their jobs because we won’t talk and tell on someone. Well, we ARE telling on PG&E … so now we tell them it’s your turn. Do your job! Do it now!”
A failure of leadership
After more than 15 years of “cleanup,” the Shipyard is still a toxic mess – and now Lennar is moving forward to build residential housing on the site.
Lennar seeks license to kill
Despite Lennar’s claims that grading was completed in September in 2007, community air monitors continue to document elevations in asbestos levels.
Those who must be shown: an environmental justice manifesto
George D. Porter dedicated his career to the International Longshoremen’s Workers Union Local 34. He died in the care of his loving family on the morning of Feb. 19, 1992. His immediate cause of death was dehydration. His final cause of death was pulmonary asbestosis.
Sydney Brown inauguration coverage Jan. 20, 2021
Reporter Sydney Brown at the Capital sits down in President Biden's favorite restaurant on Inauguration Day with Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno, Calif., to discuss the terrifying Jan. 6 attack on Congress and the inauguration.
Prisoner advocates across the country call on DOJ nominee Kristen Clarke to address urgent...
Feb. 1, National Freedom Day, commemorates both the passage of the 13th Amendment and the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which declares that “recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,” including incarcerated human beings.
SFUSD lost touch with 8,800 students during the pandemic
Harmfully affecting the education and well-being of students of color and many others over the past school year, COVID-19 has revealed the San Francisco Unified School District’s critical failures during the pandemic.
Winners and winners: Big takeaways from new rent law benefitting landlords and tenants
Signed into law by Gov. Newsom, AB 832 updates California’s eviction moratorium rules, extends it and brings over $5 billion in federal relief to renters and landlords alike, with 15.79 percent identified as Black or African American.
Salute to Sitawa: ‘That Brotha still stands strong, unbroken!’
Ifoma Modibo Kambon pays tribute to Hunger Strikes’ unbroken lion, visionary and quintessential human, Sitawa Nantambu Jamaa.
Turning off the gas
Barry Hermanson shares how we could stop poisoning ourselves, our children and the Planet, save lives and pay PG&E less by just turning off the gas.
San Francisco DA Boudin announces groundbreaking civil prosecution against ghost gun manufacturers and retailers
SF DA Chesa Boudin with Keker Van Nest & Peters, LLP and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence puts a bite in the death-for-profit ghost gun industry.
God bless you for helping Sam!
Sam Johnson is fighting for his young life and with hope laced with anguish, friends are asking for prayers and community offerings to help Sam’s family and save this precious human life.
LWOP is a death sentence: Give Stanley Bernard Davis a chance for parole!
California still has the death penalty in place, renamed to make the act of State Murder more comfortable for the citizenry.
On Sunday, Rosie the Riveter Trust will celebrate ‘We Can Do It!’ spirit and...
Rosie the Riveter Trust celebrates in respect and honor the 100th birthday and contributions to community and planet of icon and can do woman, Betty Reid Soskin.
Burned to death on the streets of San Francisco
The intentional burning death of a sleeping homeless community member begs the question: Who are we?
SFSU students speak up following threat of campus violence
Community Journalist Sierra Bourne interviewed SFSU students following a threat of armed violence on campus on the evening of Sept. 28, 2021.
Police unions block 60 percent of cases involving officers killing Blacks from being reported
Police union power sustains, protects, supports and covers for the Genocide of Black People.