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The Stud Alley Photos That The Media Left Out, And What It Tells Us 
The limited reporting on Stud Alley 2026 left out certain photos of graffiti tags. The photo choices might be the result of editorial decisions, but it might be intentional. The left-out photos paint a scene not of chaotic rebels but of a community impacted by police brutality and oppression – something other oppressed communities can relate to. This gives us clues about the goals of SF city hall and why they used so much force against queer & trans people across Pride weekend....
Posted: Mon, Jul 6, 2026 1:04am PDT
Trump propaganda promotes communist Red Scare of the 50’s 
Democratic Socialists Are Not Communists!...
Posted: Sat, Jul 4, 2026 11:04pm PDT
Vote for Pacifica Mission Coalition Candidates at KPFK There is a Pacifica Mission Coalition candidate slate that is running at KPFA to defend democracy...
Posted: Thu, Jul 2, 2026 9:37am PDT
Juneteenth continues to grow in the City of Folsom, it's time for an official paid holiday 
Freedom in Port Galveston Island, Texas was a momentous occasion, now known as Juneteenth, represents the enforcement of emancipation and the beginning of a new chapter in American history. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated nationwide, here in the City of Folsom, we request alignment for a paid holiday for reflection, education, and community celebrations....
Posted: Sat, Jun 27, 2026 12:17pm PDT
Preserving the Folsom Juneteenth History, Restoring the Legacy of Negro Bar Chinatown 
Dr. Cameron Jones and Dr. James Armstead lead the way towards showcasing early African Californios. Leidesdorff Plaza - Diamond Jubilee Year continues in a good way this Folsom Juneteenth season....
Posted: Thu, Jun 25, 2026 11:08pm PDT
Sean Penn explains why he did not go to the Oscars recently 
2001 Photo of filmmaker Rob Nilsson in leather jacket, actress Monica Cortes Viharo, Oscar winner actor Sean Penn, myself (Lynda Carson) in red hair and glasses, plus others at the Broken Drum bar/restaurant in San Rafael, after we watched the World Premiere of Rob's film Scheme C6, at the Christopher B. Smith, Rafael Film Center....
Posted: Sun, Jun 7, 2026 9:25pm PDT
In SF New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", a seven-movement opera about Chinese Immigrants 
In San Francisco a New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", which is a powerful seven-movement opera about Chinese immigration to California by Artistic Director, Eric Tua will be presented at the Chinese Historical Society...
Event Date: Wed, Jun 17, 2026 4:00pm PDT
Posted: Wed, Jun 3, 2026 8:53am PDT
Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9wESsqymSNysdccwg#/registration...
Event Date: Fri, May 22, 2026 6:30pm PDT
Posted: Fri, May 22, 2026 6:21am PDT
St. Peter’s Chair and Its Islamic Message 
Hidden among Venice’s rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of “St. Peter’s Chair,” housed in Venice’s first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio....
Posted: Wed, May 20, 2026 10:03am PDT
Leidesdorff Plaza - Diamond Jubilee Chinatown at Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County 
As the morning mist lifts each day at Historic Negro Bar, Gam Saan-Gold Mountain, the largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco, nearly 3,000 immigrants, erased from memory. Today's Lake Natoma reveals what has always been there: the labor, resilience, and brilliance of early California Gold Rush history. Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. "African Founding Father of California" who helped shaped this state long before it was a state remains a "hidden figure."...
Posted: Thu, May 14, 2026 10:53am PDT
At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour 
Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)...
Event Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 1:00pm PDT
Posted: Mon, May 4, 2026 10:11pm PDT
The F I X documentary 
1224 K. St. Downtown Modesto California....
Event Date: Fri, May 22, 2026 7:00pm PDT
Posted: Fri, Apr 24, 2026 2:47pm PDT
Preserving California Heritage Negro Bar, Mormon Island and Negro Hill Mining District 
Negro Bar, Mormon Island and Negro Hill to include surrounding “Mother Lode” are essential sites that tell our authentic California 175 - Gold Rush Era....
Posted: Fri, Apr 24, 2026 1:38pm PDT
Commemorate Workers Memorial Day 2026 Remember The Dead-Fight For The Living! 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81053330631
Meeting ID: 810 5333 0631...
Event Date: Tue, Apr 28, 2026 4:00pm PDT
Posted: Mon, Apr 20, 2026 12:01am PDT
From the Landing at Leidesdorff to Leidesdorff Plaza our Golden Jubilee comes to life 
Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. lived an amazing adventurous life serving as rhe “African Founding Father of California” May 1966, the Negro Museum and Library Association dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza. Together, we will celebrate a Diamond Jubilee and preserve authentic California History....
Posted: Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:44pm PDT
"Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary 
Roxie Theater
3125 16th Street,
San Francisco, CA 94103
IN PERSON:
Friday, April 17th: Oscar®-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin...
Event Date: Fri, Apr 17, 2026 6:00pm PDT
Posted: Mon, Apr 13, 2026 8:10am PDT
Discover the legacy of Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway along US 50 
It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great American pioneer that a portion of State Highway Route 50 be named the
"William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby officially designates the portion of State Highway Route 50 from Bradshaw Road to the eastern Sacramento County Line the William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway...
Posted: Sun, Apr 12, 2026 1:27pm PDT
2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival 
2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid...
Posted: Wed, Apr 8, 2026 8:06am PDT
Screening of "Crushing Wheelchairs" in honor of Luís Góngora Pat 
Artists’ Television Access (ATA)
992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA...
Event Date: Tue, Apr 7, 2026 6:00pm PDT
Posted: Sun, Apr 5, 2026 10:06pm PDT
Oakland: No Kings! March & Rally - We Have the Power to Fight Fascism 
MARCH START: Frank Ogawa/Oscar Grant Plaza, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612
MARCH END & RALLY: Amphitheater: bordering Lake Merritt Blvd, between 12th Street and 1st Ave
Peaceful & family friendly. Activism & community groups will be tabling at Lake Merritt...
Event Date: Sat, Mar 28, 2026 12:00pm PDT
Posted: Tue, Mar 24, 2026 9:45pm PDT