News & Views
Rev. Arnold Townsend: ‘Voices of Truth to Power’ oral history archive...
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.
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.
Malcolm X: icon of liberation
On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X, his thoughts still light the path to freedom.
Haiti and the global movement for reparations
URGENT SOS FOR HAITI on Tuesday, May 20, 4:30pm, Citibank Building, 88 Kearny St., at Post, SF! Reparations and restitution now! Asylum for Haitian refugees! Stop the flow of US-made weapons!
Black and Brown builders lead transformative affordable housing project in San...
“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.
The US-EU-NATO’s regime change playbook for Burkina Faso and Capt. Ibrahim...
The U.S. increases pressure on Burkina Faso through military propaganda, as Africans rise to protect the developing project.
Behind Enemy Lines
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.
SERIOUS: Kevin ‘Rashid’ Johnson injured in transit to South Carolina prison,...
Make calls and spread the word. Kevin “Rashid” Johnson, ID number 397279, must be treated humanely, given good medical care for his broken leg and a decent place to sleep and full communications access.
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.
Decoding Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance: Experts weigh in on the...
Experts analyze Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance, breaking down its symbolism, politics, and cultural significance.
Culture Currents
Rev. Arnold Townsend: ‘Voices of Truth to Power’ oral history archive...
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.
San Francisco’s 2025 Carnaval is here!
With 47 years of festive fun, Caranval is heating up the summer season and remaining true to itself by highlighting the African cultural exchanges of Samba, Salsa, Jazz and Hip Hop that resonate globally.
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.
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.
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.”