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 Brundage, founder of poetry exchange program, West Oakland 2 West Africa  CAPTION: PHOTO: Karla Brundage & cast perform ‘Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking’.jpg CAPTION: by Kia Shaun Walton  Bay Area poet, activist and educator Karla Brundage introduces “Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,” a mold breaking, interactive multimedia performance set in Oakland’s beloved Lake Merritt. On ..read more

by Ahimsa Porter Sumchai MD Parkinson’s Disease is a brain disease caused by the death of nerve cells in areas that control movement and neurological function. There are no simple blood tests or imaging tests that detect early Parkinson’s. The diagnosis is made by doctors, patients, caregivers and family members by simple observation. The most common early signs and symptoms are slowed movements, muscle stiffness and changes in speech and posture. The characteristic “pill rolling” tremor seen in Parkinson’s is not seen in over 25% of patients. I believe President Biden demonstrates multiple s ..read more

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 kickoff of Juneteenth and the summer season. This event, “Black Art & Music at The Ruth,” as promised and a spectacular afternoon filled with live performances and stunning visual art. The event took place on June 2 at the Ruth Williams Opera House, located at 4705 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124. The full house was captivated by live performances from Bay Area musicians and rappers Daghe, Afte ..read more

The trial took place in the Alameda County civil courthouse in Oakland. – Photo: Kevin Eppsby Lara Villarreal Hutner San Francisco – Stanford Health Care Patient Testing Technician Qiqiuia Young filed a 100-page lawsuit against Stanford University and Stanford Health Care alleging a series of acts of racial harassment and discrimination that began with her co-workers threatening to, and then dressing as the Ku Klux Klan at the Stanford Cancer Center and detailing multiple instances of the “n” word used in the workplace at Stanford Health Care. Ms. Young also alleged retaliation for her reports ..read more

Palestinian children raise a flag, declaring victory. – Photo: Landov, Bancroft Media, UPI by Ann Garrison By Dec. 29 last year, UNICEF reported that 1,000 Gazan children had undergone amputations without anesthesia. This is one of the horrifying details that Dan Kovalik has collected in his new book, “The Case for Palestine, Why It Matters and Why You Should Care.” For those who’ve been glued to the news, video and images coming out of Gaza since last Oct. 7, this will read like a stream of everything we’ve seen and heard with historical context and many grim milestones like that about child ..read more

“Presentation matters – everyone deserves quality food,” said Geoffrea Morris on the grand opening of the community market on Third Street.by Kevin Epps A milestone for food security  The Bayview Hunters Point community marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of the Food Empowerment Community Market, a pioneering initiative aimed at providing free, healthy and multicultural groceries to residents of District 10.  This area has long faced challenges with food insecurity and limited access to nutritious food. Mayor London N. Breed, alongside the San Francisco Human Servic ..read more

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 Carol Harvey Treasure Island Redevelopment Agency (TIDA) agenda: Use poor and people of color to redevelop Treasure Island Please view this video to see footage documenting statements in this article.Deadly agenda I began investigating Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island in 2014 after an invitation by resident Kathryn Lundgren. Based on what she showed me, the Treasure Island Development Author ..read more

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 today’s OCII Commission meeting to advocate for equitable development for the Bayview, Candlestick and Hunters Point Communities Tuesday, July 2, at 1 p.m. Call 415-749-2408. Editorial by Kevin Epps The housing developer Lennar and its spin-off company Five Points (the Developer) have made multiple promises to the residents of San Francisco’s long-ignored southeastern neighborhoods – promises to build th ..read more

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 Eisen-Martin double- and triple-checked the setup at Ruth Williams Opera House in the Bayview. “3rd & Palou” postcards with scannable programs are straightened on chairs, sound systems checked and rechecked, lighting lit and re-lit.  Martin, a multi-talented artist with a mural in Clarion Alley, controls all he can – because the seasoned director knows control is the first thing he’ll lose once the ..read more

Suit challenges constitutionality of government actions to punish resistance to forced labor among majority-Black prison population  by the Center for Constitutional Rights Montgomery, Ala. – On International Workers’ Day, six incarcerated people brought a state court lawsuit against Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner John Hamm with the goal of abolishing involuntary servitude in the state’s prisons. They are asking a state court to declare that recently enacted state laws and policies violate the state constitution, which, as of only two years ..read more