News & Views
First and third Saturdays, the San Francisco Muslim Community Center offers...
We serve Muslims through prayer, study and counseling. We also serve the broader community through food distribution, educational programs and recovery support.
Medi-Cal Is Changing—What Black Californians Need to Know in 2025 and...
Medi-Cal is undergoing major changes. For Black Californians, these shifts bring both opportunities and challenges.
Stanford Opens New Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute
Stanford University celebrated the grand opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute on Monday October 14, unveiling a new center dedicated to preserving and advancing Dr. King’s enduring legacy of justice, equality, and humanity.
Justice for Kevin Epps, San Francisco’s Native Son
It is in the discretion of DA Brooke Jenkins to drop this case, and justice would be better served if she did — its continuation means that it is not only Kevin Epps who stands on trial, but the city that raised him.
Hands Off Cuba: Los Angeles co-founder Brenda Lopez speaks
For 30 years now we have seen the rest of the world side with Cuba. Most of the world sees the US for what it really is, and it has mostly isolated itself in order to try to continue to be at the top of the world.
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.
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.”