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Stand with Kevin Epps: A Black historian on trial for murder

Amplify the demand that this prosecution end. Call on District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to drop the charges — not as a favor, but as a recognition that this case is soaked in racialized double standards and shaky evidence.
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Stand with Kevin Epps: A Black historian on trial for murder

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Stanford opens new Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute

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Justice for Kevin Epps, San Francisco’s Native Son

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Society of Professional Journalists honors SF Bay View Executive Editor Kevin Epps with Silver Heart Award

Cuba in the clutches of Hurricane Melissa and US-imposed blockade

Hurricane Melissa has had a devastating impact on eastern Cuba. Cuba has found creative ways to survive and move forward despite enormous obstacles and just got overwhelming support from the UN to end the US blockade.

The Free Mumia Tour hits Cuba

The Free Mumia Tour visits Cuba, forging media ties and spotlighting Mumia Abu Jamal’s case.

‘Miradas desde Cuba’ photo exhibit: Black Cuba at the Bayview Opera House

Black Cuban photographer Sekou’s “Miradas desde Cuba” illuminates Afro-Cuban life at the Bayview Opera House.

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UPROAR calls out Virginia ombudsman at public meetings

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“The ombudsman's office promised to give special focus on Red Onion and its sister supermax, Wallens Ridge.”

Assata

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“Every little girl should know her name, from the bowels of Repression and calamity she came.”

Know your rights: ICE is in the Bay Area!

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Know Your Rights: ICE Operating in the Bay Area; Organizers Urge Vigilance and Legal Preparedness.

Coalition for SF Neighborhoods strongly opposes explosive demolition of six Shipyard buildings

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The Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods urges a halt to the explosive demolition at Hunters Point, demanding safer and more effective methods for toxic cleanup.

Who’s afraid of Zohran Mamdani?

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Zohran Mamdani’s insurgent mayoral campaign focuses on housing, transit, and childcare amid coordinated, bigoted attacks.

California Community Colleges’ HBCU College Caravan turns 10!

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California community colleges mark 10th CCC-to-HBCU Caravan, connecting students with guaranteed transfer opportunities statewide.

Black archaeologist launches new children’s book series that lets kids step into the past

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Dr. Cheryl Janifer LaRoche launches “The Resurrectors,” a time-traveling children’s series bringing Black history to life.

The Free Mumia Tour hits Cuba

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The Free Mumia Tour visits Cuba, forging media ties and spotlighting Mumia Abu Jamal’s case.

Free William Lollis

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“William Lollis has served 11 years of a 92-year sentence for a nonviolent crime.”

‘Miradas desde Cuba’ photo exhibit: Black Cuba at the Bayview Opera House

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Black Cuban photographer Sekou’s “Miradas desde Cuba” illuminates Afro-Cuban life at the Bayview Opera House.

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Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens: Free Health Coverage for a Strong Start

Medi-Cal supports children’s health and gives parents, caregivers, children, and teens clear steps to use these benefits today—helping families stay ahead of health issues and build lifelong wellness.

Make America Great A-GAIN: The American Holocaust

“‘Make America Great A-GAIN’ while I make and break all the rules to make as much money as possible” is apparently Trump’s mantra.

Sundays at Calabash in downtown Oakland with Samara Southern Creations is the brunch place to be!

After relocating recently to Calabash in downtown Oakland – and being open only for brunch – Samara Southern Creations is easily the most poppin’ place to be on any given Sunday afternoon.

Marcus Books Author’s Talk: Dr. Ashley D. Farmer Shares Queen Mother Moore’s Legacy With Mama Ayanna Davis

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Dr. Ashley D. Farmer shared her new book, Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and The Untold Story of Audley Moore with long time Bay Area scholar-activist Mama Ayanna at Marcus Books.

Sundays at Calabash in downtown Oakland with Samara Southern Creations is the brunch place to be!

Culture Currents
After relocating recently to Calabash in downtown Oakland – and being open only for brunch – Samara Southern Creations is easily the most poppin’ place to be on any given Sunday afternoon.

Black archaeologist launches new children’s book series that lets kids step into the past

Culture Currents
Dr. Cheryl Janifer LaRoche launches “The Resurrectors,” a time-traveling children’s series bringing Black history to life.

‘Miradas desde Cuba’ photo exhibit: Black Cuba at the Bayview Opera House

Culture Currents
Black Cuban photographer Sekou’s “Miradas desde Cuba” illuminates Afro-Cuban life at the Bayview Opera House.

The Gospel of Black Evolution: #LoveOnTheMove 

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Black creativity and resilience redefine history and future through love-driven evolution, healing, culture and collective empowerment.

The Soultown Magazine presents Something On Thursdays!

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Something on Thursdays is an inspiring event, held on the last Thursday of each month, that rewards attendees with unapologetic conversations surrounding topics on black and brown culture, business, and communities.

Flavas Jamaican Grill brings spice to life

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Flavas is one of the small percentage of black-owned and operated businesses in San Mateo County, featuring a diverse staff and authentic Jamaican cuisine. The vibe is real, and the food is great!
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Marcus Books Author’s Talk: Dr. Ashley D. Farmer Shares Queen Mother...

Dr. Ashley D. Farmer shared her new book, Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and The Untold Story of Audley Moore with long time Bay Area scholar-activist Mama Ayanna at Marcus Books.
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Sundays at Calabash in downtown Oakland with Samara Southern Creations is...

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Black archaeologist launches new children’s book series that lets kids step...

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‘Miradas desde Cuba’ photo exhibit: Black Cuba at the Bayview Opera...

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The Gospel of Black Evolution: #LoveOnTheMove 

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The Soultown Magazine presents Something On Thursdays!

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Mumia Abu-Jamal: Innocent and framed! Free Mumia, NOW!

The injustice to Mumia Abu-Jamal is not the action of one rogue cop or prosecutor or judge, but a concerted effort to silence an unbending, outspoken political opponent of this racist, repressive, exploitive, murderous capitalist system.

UnSelling Mama Earth 

A houseless and Indigenous coalition in Oakland unveiled a “Liberation Easement” to permanently remove a small parcel of land from the real‑estate market, the organizers said, a move they described as an act of decommodification and long‑term stewardship that binds residents and descendants to caretaking rather than ownership and prevents future sale, rent or eviction; the document was created with Sogorea Te Land Trust and legal counsel and will be publicly filed at a ceremony Oct. 23.

Living in chains on the Fourth of July

Land of the free, home of the brave? / With a quarter of the world’s prisoners – modern day slaves? / A declaration of freedom, now as then how you lie / Millions of us still in chains on your Fourth of July.

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.
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Mumia Abu-Jamal: Innocent and framed! Free Mumia, NOW!

The injustice to Mumia Abu-Jamal is not the action of one rogue cop or prosecutor or judge, but a concerted effort to silence an unbending, outspoken political opponent of this racist, repressive, exploitive, murderous capitalist system.
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UnSelling Mama Earth 

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Living in chains on the Fourth of July

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Help Jeffery Walker walk free at last

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Welcome to the Bay View Archives! With a $20,000 grant from The San Francisco Foundation, we can finally formalize and publicize our trove of Black journalism from 1976 to 2008.

Quesada Kids Community Fruit Stand

The Quesada Kids Community Fruit Stand was the talk of Third Street over the weekend. Quesada Gardens Initiative co-founder Shane King organized half a dozen youngsters to harvest his backyard plum tree and sell the fruit at the tip of the Quesada Garden by the Bank of America. The fruit sold out in about an hour, the kids made more money than they expected, passers-by LOVED the idea and everyone wants more of the same.

California Hotel tenants fight for their human right to housing

“The California Hotel is just the first building,” said Robbie Clark, an organizer with Just Cause Oakland, who led the chants and rallying cry with tenants and supporters Monday. “There will more than likely be others. We have to come together as a community and prevent the displacement of residents.”

‘State of Black San Francisco’ conference raises questions

Findings of the 2008 State of Black San Francisco public conference predicted our present: "a combination of violence, economics and lack of Black leadership has contributed to a situation that could soon turn SF into a city with only a handful of very rich and very poor African Americans."

California Hotel is raided by City of Oakland

Oakland's California Hotel residents have organized and taken over management and maintenance since building was abandoned by property manager John Stewart Co.
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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.
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Those who must be shown: an environmental justice manifesto

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Then wasn’t the time, but now is!

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Lennar builds shoddy homes