News & Views
Society of Professional Journalists honors SF Bay View Executive Editor Kevin...
SF Bay View Executive Editor Kevin Epps will receive the Silver Heart Award at the Society of Professional Journalists' 40th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards on Nov. 13.
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.
Rwandan Prisoner of Conscience Victoire Ingabire
Victoire Ingabire, Rwandan prisoner of conscience, remains detained amid renewed charges and international solidarity efforts.
UPROAR calls out Virginia ombudsman at public meetings
“The ombudsman's office promised to give special focus on Red Onion and its sister supermax, Wallens Ridge.”
Assata
“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!
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...
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.
Behind Enemy Lines
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.
Stop the torture of Rashid for exposing prisoners’ self-immolation
Rashid is again sleeping on a concrete slab about six inches from the ground. He cannot make phone calls or send messages to anyone. Keep flooding the South Carolina Department of Corrections with phone calls and emails.
Juneteenth and Fashionable: A Vision of Liberation Worn Out Loud
C-Note’s Juneteenth and Fashionable blends digital art and fashion to celebrate Black liberation.
Culture Currents
Black archaeologist launches new children’s book series that lets kids step...
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...
Black Cuban photographer Sekou’s “Miradas desde Cuba” illuminates Afro-Cuban life at the Bayview Opera House.
The Gospel of Black Evolution: #LoveOnTheMove
Black creativity and resilience redefine history and future through love-driven evolution, healing, culture and collective empowerment.
The Soultown Magazine presents Something On Thursdays!
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
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!
Bay View Archives
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.
July 2019 marks 11 years from the date of the final weekly print edition of the Bay View News July 2, 2008. For our first archival series, we will be pulling articles focused on historical examples of Bay Area communities’ activism toward self-preservation and against the inaction of a rapidly gentrifying city. July 2008 was a perfect example of such movements. From the Quesada Kids Community Fruit Stand to the protests against the illegal eviction from Oakland’s California Hotel, Black activist communities in the Bay worked to create alternative modes of living and acting, forming environments centered around mutual empowerment and advocacy.
Air district votes to fine Lennar
“How can you trust a criminal to preside over their own trial? We already know that the people who are supposed to be watching out for the health and safety of the community are paid contractors with the Lennar Corp."
‘Master Developer’ is plantation mentality
We won’t stir up toxic dust as Lennar has that measurably poisons our children. We know the Shipyard is still not fit for human habitation. We’re not stupid.
Big victory for California Hotel tenants
“The tenants prevailed. There was no one from Oakland Community Housing appearing in court today to oppose the tenants’ needs or Judge Richard Keller’s ruling. This is a big victory for the people.”