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Video | Marin City woman helping area students learn about their community’s Black history
Sharon Chin reports on the traveling exhibit The Legacy of Marin City, which brings to life the history of Marin City’s Black community.
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Video | Berkeley woman becomes fashion model in her 70s
For most people, retirement is a time to slide into some hobbies, take a trip here and there, and maybe spend some quality time in the armchair. When Carolyn Doelling retired at age 70, she became a fashion model.
The now 77-year-old Berkeley woman fashioned a busy modeling career not long ago, jetting between the Bay Area and New York to pose for magazines, clothing campaigns and lifestyle shoots with companies like Estée Lauder, CVS and Athleta.
“It’s almost a miracle,” Doelling said sitting in the kitchen of her Berkeley home. “It’s amazing because I never had any aspirations to be a model.”
In her 70s, Doelling addressed her personal doldrums about advancing age by revamping herself into a model, becoming the face for boutique brands and lifestyle articles, even chronicling her other recently discovered passion: kickboxing. More…
Video | The Forum with Bryan Gibel and Di’ara Reid
Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of “Sign My Name to Freedom,” a feature documentary about iconic National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, her hidden life as a singer-songwriter, and her family’s experiences confronting Jim Crow-style segregation on the West Coast.
Betty gained fame as the oldest Park Ranger in the country after starting that job at the age of 85, and she continued working at the Rosie the Riveter National Historic Site as an interpretive oral historian until she retired at 100. Through her experience as a WWII file clerk for an all-black union auxiliary in Richmond, she helped to reshape the national narrative about home front segregation in the workplace, labor unions, and in the armed forces. More…
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Photos | 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Recognize Black Excellence with Awards Evening
Event: 2nd Annual 100 Black Men of the Bay Area “Black Excellence Awards” (2024)
Date: February 6, 2024
Location: Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
Photography (50): Lionel Seals
“Once again, we gather here to honor and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments in the Black community at our 2nd Annual Black Excellence Awards. It is of utmost importance that we seize this opportunity to showcase the outstanding achievements within our community. We hold deep appreciation for those who consistently strive for excellence, as our organization is dedicated to making a positive impact on the community, without expecting any recognition for our selfless contributions. We extend our heartfelt recognition and gratitude to those who are not members of the 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, yet continue to exceed expectations. Our chapter embraces progressive visions and is committed to creating change within our community. We express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and contributors, knowing that having the support of others makes our journey much smoother.“ – Danny Williams, Chairman of the Board, 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc.
Fast Facts
• Attendees: 200+
• Awardees: Legends Award – Congresswoman Rep. Barbara Lee, Service Award – Oakland Public Schools Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Pioneer Award – Mental Health Therapist DeShannon Williamson, Champions Award – ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, Innovator Award – Lynda Gayden of Biotech Partners
• Sponsors: Bayer and Naked Wines
About
The Bay Area Chapter of 100 Black Men was officially recognized as the fifth National Chapter on June 10, 1988.
In 1992, 100 Black Men of the Bay Area established the Young Black Scholar Program and hosted the first statewide Young Black Scholars Conference in June 1993. The Young Black Scholar Program continues to be the cornerstone of the Chapter’s Role Modeling, Mentoring, Scholarship, and Fundraising endeavors.
Each year, scholarship awards and financial assistance is given to students throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Awards are given out each year at our Annual Scholarship Reception which takes place in July and our Annual Scholarship Benefit & Awards Gala which happens in December.
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Photos & Video | AAACC Concludes Inaugural Season of Black Art with High Marks
Event: Season of Black Art 2023-2024
Date: October 2023-February 2024
Location: AAACC, San Francisco
Photos: Donald Bowden Photography
Catch a glimpse of the Season of Black Art (SOBA), an inaugural series of events that featured talented Black artists and collectives presenting a diverse array of artistic expressions. Five monthly events, presented by the African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC), coincided with the reopening of AAACC post-Covid starting in October 2023 with the final event in February 2024. Largely supported by the local community, audiences experienced thought provoking speaker series, interactive presentations, and inspiring performances. Learn more…
Celebrate Black Literature + Narratives + Business (October 29, 2023)
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Celebrate Black Music (November 18, 2023)
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Celebrate Black Theatre and Film (December 9, 2023)
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Celebrate Black Dance (January 13, 2024)
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Black Art Symposium (February 10, 2024)
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Related
• Season of Black Art hosts symposium at African American Art and Culture Complex – KTVU FOX 2
• ‘Season Of Black Art’ series uplifts local artists and businesses – KRON4
• AAACC’s Season Of Black Art & THE WIZ Celebrate Black History Month – Broadway World
Photos | LCCRSF’s 37th Annual Dr. MLK Jr. Awards Raises Nearly $1MM
Event: LCCRSF’s 37th Annual Dr. MLK Jr. Awards (2024)
Date: February 15, 2024
Location: Hyatt Regency, San Francisco
Photos (50): Nico Henderson / Ando Caulfield for Drew Altizer Photography
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) celebrated their 37th Annual Dr. MLK Jr. Pro Bono Awards with over 500 attendees at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco on February 15.
Living the Dream awardee W. Kamau Bell, Oakland-based comedian, director & Emmy-award winning host of the CNN docuseries United Shades of America, delivered riveting remarks highlighting the importance of dialogue as a tool to dismantle unjust systems of oppression. Bell used humor and personal stories to encourage the audience to fight against racist systems and inspired attendees to redouble their efforts to build a just society for future generations.
This year’s Pro Bono awards were presented to: BraunHagey & Borden for championing the rights of a detained client trapped in solitary confinement in a for-profit ICE detention center, FTI Consulting for their crucial data-gathering for LCCRSF’s Asylum Program, the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation for providing critical services to Black entrepreneurs in San Francisco, Ibrahim Elshamy and Gunderson Dettmer for their incredible contributions to LCCRSF’s Legal Services for Entrepreneurs program, and to J. Max Rosen, Rohit Singla, and Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP for their contributions to LCCRSF’s precedent-setting lawsuit that outlawed poverty tows in California.
The event is LCCRSF’s most critical annual fundraiser and raised a record-breaking $986,714. The funds raised will be used to continue representing clients, who stand up every day and fight against discriminatory policies and practices.
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Video | Black Biz in the Bay: Kinfolx
Black Biz in the Bay is a series that is fully produced by BAYCAT interns and features Black-owned businesses in the Bay Area.
Our Fall 2023 Interns produced this episode featuring Kinfolx, a coffee shop by day and wine bar by night in downtown Oakland.
Co-founded by Creighton Davis, Akintunde Ahmad, and Swan Dotson, Kinfolx is a community that is centered on the fundamental value of our shared humanity. The modern-day public square hopes to be a home away from home and a refuge for those from all backgrounds and a hub for diverse communities to connect and come together.
Director: Milan Perry
Producer: Trenity Davis
Director of Photography & Colorist: John Oyervidez
Production Coordinator: Jennifer Gee
Production Designer/PA: Taylor Balaoro
Camera Operator/PA: Brian Phan
1st Assistant Camera: Sofia Silvia
2nd Assistant Camera: Samson Lothshutz
Sound Mixer & Boom Operator: Nicholas Soriano Smith
Gaffer: Joseph Ayala
Grip & Lighting: Cencere Baker
Set Designer: Cemelli Espitia
Executive Producer: Destiny Evans
Editors: Samson Lothschutz & Cencere Baker
About BAYCAT
BAYCAT believes that every person’s story matters. We envision a world where media and technology facilitate the telling of stories from the broadest possible range of experiences, driving people to create inclusive, equitable communities.
BAYCAT addresses racial, gender and economic inequity by creating powerful, authentic media while diversifying the creative industry. Through the education and employment of low-income youth, young people of color, and young women in the Bay Area, and producing media for socially-minded clients, we are changing the stories that get shared with the world.
Video | Bay Area harpist Destiny Muhammad took the long way around
There was a life-changing moment in Destiny Muhammad’s childhood courtesy of a musical comic. She wandered into the den of the family’s home in Compton, California, to find an episode of “I Love Lucy” playing on TV with guest star Harpo Marx sitting down at the harp to play “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”
“He made it look fun and it was beautiful,” Muhammad recalled. “And I was just like, ‘That’s what I want to do.’”
It would take another career and a couple decades before Muhammad ever actually got a harp of her own or even learned to play one. But that Harpo Marx-inspiration eventually rang true — a life where she found herself sitting down at the harp to play with symphonies, in historic halls with top musicians in front of appreciative fans. Somewhere in her ambling trajectory, Muhammad came to a truth.
“I don’t care how old you are, if you are still alive and some level of mobility, go dig up that dream,” Muhammad said. More…
Photos & Video | KPIX/CBS Black History Month Kickoff
Video Credit: Doug Harris. View more of Doug’s work – 2024 PBS documentary “All American: The Walter Gordon Story” about the Bay Area’s early 20th century civil rights and social justice pioneer from Berkeley.
Event: KPIX/CBS News Bay Area Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Date: February 1, 2024
Location: KPIX/CBS, San Francisco
Photos (21): Courtesy of KPIX
Highlights
Community Leaders • Networking • Mix/mingle with KPIX News Anchors and Reporters • Story Collection • Live News Cut-in • Entertainment • Vendors
Summary
The Black History Month collaboration focused on gathering African American business, professional, arts and community organization leaders who are experts in their respective fields, both for networking and being a resource to the news station.
For over 15 years, CBS News Bay Area has collaborated with local businesses, non-profits, and community leaders for after-work receptions at our studios that celebrate the diversity of the Bay Area. These gatherings bring together groups of influencers to meet the CBS staff and on-air talent, and learn about community stories. The event was hosted by Devin Fehely, Evening Anchor – KPIX 5.
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Video | Here’s how this community-focused coffee shop, wine bar is helping revive downtown Oakland
Creighton Davis is a born and raised San Franciscan, who as a kid, always loved spending time across the bridge in Oakland.
“I remember growing up and just walking up to people, dapping, you know just showing that love and showing that openness that is very much emblematic of the Bay,” Davis said.
That sense of community is part of the reason why after many years of living around the country, Davis moved to the Town, but things are different.
“As the characteristics and the demographic of the Bay has changed, more tech, more in your home, we’ve lost some of that feeling of community,” Davis said. More…
Photos | The Recharge Group Holiday Celebration & BLKMarketPlace
Event: The Recharge Group Holiday Celebration & BLKMarketPlace (2023)
Date: December 12, 2023
Location: The Battery Penthouse
Photography: courtesy of The Recharge Group
The event, attended by over 200 guests, was a celebration of Black economic prosperity and amplification of 6 Black owned luxury brands in the Bay Area. According to Dr. Marc Spencer, Founder and CEO of The Recharge Group, “It served as a reminder that our financial future begins with supporting our businesses today.”
The Recharge Group, previously known as the Black Battery, a company dedicated to curating exceptional experiences for African American professionals is currently transitioning through a rebranding and evolution. Stepping away from its previous name, The Recharge Group signifies a renewed commitment to amplifying connection, creativity, and cultural immersion in its offerings.
“This isn’t just a name change,” explains Spencer. “It’s a declaration of intent. We recognize the unique needs and aspirations of African American professionals – the desire to recharge not just our batteries, but our souls. The Recharge Group isn’t just about travel and events; it’s about fostering meaningful connections, igniting inspiration, and celebrating our culture on a global stage.”
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Video | ‘The Wiz’ star Wayne Brady talks beloved musical now playing in San Francisco
The Wiz himself, Wayne Brady, joined ABC7’s “Midday Live” to tell us more about the beloved musical now playing in San Francisco.
