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Dr. Kyla Johnson Trammell Among San Francisco Business Times’ 100 Most Influential Women 2023
Dr. Kyla Johnson Trammell, superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District, was among the distinguished list of professional and outstanding…
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San Francisco Foundation Celebrates 75 Years of Social Justice in the Bay Area
The cities of San Francisco and Oakland each declared Sept. 28 as San Francisco Foundation Day, and the foundation received…
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New California Law Harshens Penalties for Trafficking Children for Sex
Senate Bill (SB) 14 — legislation that makes trafficking of a minor for purposes of a commercial sex act a…
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‘Kalimba King’ Carl Winters Comes to MoAD on Oct. 14
Carl Winters, The Kalimba King, will be performing at the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) in San Francisco on…
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The Rise East Project: Part 1 of 8 – Genesis of Oakland’s Black Cultural Zone and Rise East
The mission of the Black Panthers 10-point program, envisioned in 1966, germinated in 2000 at the first annual Malcolm Jazz…
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Richmond Tennis Player Wins Thriller at SF City Championships
Fernando Ramos of Richmond showcased his commitment to tennis, ultimately emerging as the champion in the highly competitive 3.0 Men’s…
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COMMENTARY: No Unity in America? Remember 9/11 Before We all Forget
I will never be in doubt again about what to do on Sept. 11. At each time stamp of terror,…
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California Sues Five Largest Oil Companies
On Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state is suing five of the…
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California Has a Critical Shortage of Black Teachers
Numerous studies have shown that Black teachers can improve Black students’ academic outcomes, but in California, where Black Students are…
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People’s Republic of China Celebrates 74th Anniversary: Expression of Hope that China – U.S. Friendship and Prosperity Will Continue to Grow
Chinese Consul General Zhang Jianmin hosted a reception to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic…
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Oakland NAACP Demands Investigation on Missed Deadline for Crime Fighting Funds from State
On Monday morning, community leaders including representatives from the Oakland NAACP chapter held a press conference at Acts Full Gospel…
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What Are Schoolteachers Thinking? Report Gives Insights
What teachers think and experience in the public education system is explored in a new report by the National Alliance…
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Dr. Patricia Bath: A Legacy of Visionary Achievements
Dr. Patricia Bath, a trailblazer in the field of ophthalmology, etched her name in history as a woman of numerous…
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‘An Archeology of Silence’ Exhibit at De Young Museum is Something to Talk About
Kehinde Wiley’s new exhibit “An Archeology of Silence” made its U.S. premiere at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in…
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OPINION: When Trash Becomes Trash: Denunciation of rap, Part 2
A few years ago, Dr. Jeffries spoke at a conference on rap and hip-hop at Purdue University. He noted, “When…
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How Non-Profits Can Strengthen Legal Guardrails
On Aug. 31, OCCUR & San Francisco Foundation FAITHS A Model Built on Faith (AMBOF) will present: Strengthening Your Legal…
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The Tina Turner Musical Excites in San Francisco
The Broadway musical about the late Tina Turner was developed in 2016, previewed in England in 2018, brought to Broadway…
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Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) Receives IMLS Grant to Expand its MoAD in the Classroom Program
The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco has recently been awarded one of 34 Museum Grants for…
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Oakland-Based Artist’s Work on Display at MoAD in S.F.
MoAD’s most recent Emerging Artists Program exhibition is now up through Aug. 20 and features the work of Oakland-based artist…
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‘Black Woman is God’ is Back for the Fourth Year
The Black Woman is God (TBWIG) opened its yearly art exhibit with a reception in downtown San Francisco on June…
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Westside Residents and Business Owners Rally to Support of Mayor Breed’s Public Safety Budget
Westside residents and small business owners rallied Tuesday in support of Mayor London Breed’s public safety budget proposal that is…
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Judge William H. Stephens, 88
Judge William Haynes Stephens, known as Bill, died peacefully on May 17, 2023, at age 88. A trailblazer in many…
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49ers Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2023 Teachers of the Game
The 49ers Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2023 Teachers of the Game program presented by Chevron. Winning educators receive…
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S.F. African American Chamber of Commerce Holds 2023 Juneteenth Business Awards Dinner
The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (SFAACC) celebrated 2023 Juneteenth on June 15 at the Presidio Officers’ Club,…
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SF’s Make Music Day Brings Free Concerts Across City
San Francisco was alive with the sound of music on Wednesday, thanks to free pop-up concerts that celebrated international Make…
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