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44th annual Black Cuisine unites Bayview Hunters Point on Saturday, April 27
The popular annual Black Cuisine celebration at Bayview Senior Services will be back April 27. – Photo: Don Bowden by Neal Hatten and SF BayView contributing writers For 44 years running, Bayview...
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‘Let’s watch Mays’
This is the statue honoring SF Giant and Hall of Famer Willie Howard Mays Jr. at Giant Stadium, San Francisco. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, was Willie Mays Day in San Francisco. – Photo: Robert Gumpert, Feb....
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Cuban leaders call for open doors with Black Community
The San Francisco African American Chamber of commerce meets with a delegation from Cuba in San Francisco. by Jose Ricardo G. Bondoc San Francisco – On March 13, a diplomatic delegation from Cuba met...
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Shutting down the lie of rent: 20th houseless resident becomes homeful on the...
Danielle and Davian, former houseless residents of Wood Street Commons, are new residents of Homefulness. A houseless family with infant, former residents of Wood Street Commons, move into permanent,...
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The poisoned people of Treasure Island need gutsy lawyers
For those with limited time, a very brief version of the story is located at the end of the full story. by Carol Harvey My name is Carol Harvey, Bay Area investigative reporter. I’m taking advantage...
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Rev. Cecil Williams, longtime leader of Glide Memorial Church, dies at 94
“Growing up, there were members of the African-American community who inspired us to dream and to serve, and Cecil Williams was at the top of that list,” says Mayor London Breed. – Photo: Glide...
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Gumbo Social is stirring up some conversations on 3rd Street
“I’m from SF and my folks are from the South. People ask all the time, ‘You are from SF. How can you make gumbo?’ I’ll put this gumbo up against anyone else’s gumbo,” says Chef Dontaye, owner of Gumbo...
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Racist doll and noose left on doorstep investigated as hate crime
by Griffin Jones The suspect in the hate crime against Terry Williams walks up the southern side of Grove Street toward Steiner Street and Alamo Square Park. On Friday morning, April 26, a man woke up...
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KKK flag and printout calling for ‘extermination’ left at man’s home in...
by Griffin Jones A second racist mailer was sent out to Alamo Square resident Terry Williams in the early hours of May 5. Early this morning, May 5, a second ziplock bag filled with racist caricatures...
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We don’t want to hear you say Nigga no more: Misclassifying colorism in the...
Starting as a competitive rap beef, this feud between two mainstream rappers has turned into a conversation on integrity, Black art and Black music being misused by interlopers within genres. by...
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May 29 Plaza East residents set to rally for accountability from SF housing...
Demands by Plaza East include transparent redevelopment plans and addressing repairs. Residents won’t be satisfied until the SFHA commits to their verbal promises. by Kevin Epps San Francisco –...
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Sacramento Democrats kill universal healthcare bill
Organizers attempt to move universal healthcare legislation forward despite being held back by Sacramento Democrats. by Barry Hermanson Once again, a universal healthcare bill in Sacramento has failed...
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‘Soul Bowl’ brings the high drama of high school football to the SF Black...
Produced by MK Productions, KCRT and James Farr, “Soul Bowl” is described as “a testament to the enduring power of community spirit.” by Robbie Jackson Being born and raised in Richmond, California,...
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Protect the vital Free City College program from deep cuts by the City
San Francisco – The City and County of San Francisco may soon be making cuts to the Free City College program, which is funded by Proposition W, a municipal tax on property transfers worth over $5...
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Juneteenth reading of ‘3rd & Palou’ brings 1966 Hunters Point Uprising to life
The cast of “3rd & Palou” flanks writer-director Biko Eisen-Martin, center. – Photo: Lisa Frare by Tom Molanphy Hours before curtain call on Juneteenth evening, writer and director Biko...
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The SF State Africana Studies Dept. celebrates community engagement
Dr. Nathan Hare, known as the Father of Black Studies, joined the ancestors at age 91 on June 10, 2024. by Dr. Tiffany Caesar San Francisco State University is the home of the first Black Studies...
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Can BVHP finally win the housing and jobs promised over 15 years ago?
Housing developer Lennar has failed to deliver on its promises of housing and jobs. The demolition of Candlestick Park to clear the way, which is shown here, occurred in 2015. Please call in to...
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New affordable Treasure Island residences sit on radioactive ground
I videoed the radioactive Starburst Barracks many times strolling under the trees through shadows and shafts of sun. It was sad to see the denuded buildings in 2016 after the trees were taken out. by...
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Summer of Black art and music at the Ruth Williams Opera House
Artist Miela Foster with friends. Behind is her art on display at The Ruth opera house. by Kevin Epps The month of June set off an indelible vibrant art and music experience at The Ruth, marking the...
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‘Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,’ a Karla Brundage choreopoem
Karla Brundage and cast rehearse “Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,” which will premiere at the Black Arts Movement House (BAM House) Aug. 9 and 10. – Photo: Kia Shaun Walton PHOTO: Karla...
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