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Photos & Video | Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Gala (2023)
Event: Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Gala (2023)
Date: February 16, 2023
Location: Hyatt Regency, San Francisco
Photos (50): Nico Henderson / Ando Caulfield for Drew Altizer Photography
On February 16th, over 600 guests convened at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco for the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards dinner held by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, the first time the event has taken place in-person in three years. The annual event honors the contributions of over 1,000 courageous clients, community leaders, staff, board, and tremendous pro bono partnerships that fuel the organization’s impact in dismantling systems of oppression and systemic racism and building an equitable, just society.
Keynote recipient of the Living the Dream Award Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, Co-Founder & Executive Director, African American Policy Forum, andProfessor, UCLA Law & Columbia Law School, delivered riveting remarks crystalizing the backlash against anti-racist movements, Critical Race Theory, and Black history since 2020’s nationwide uprisings against racist state violence, and charging each of us to show up and fight the rising tide of censorship and attacks on our multi-racial democracy, and to fight for a liberatory, inclusive future.
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Video | How artist Lhola Amira is making space for rest
“Lhola Amira: Facing the Future” is on view at the de Young museum from December 17, 2022 through December 3, 2023. Learn more at https://www.famsf.org/exhibitions/lho…
This exhibition is organized by the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, with the generous support of Denise Littlefield Sobel.. More…
T-Murph
A true powerhouse onscreen and onstage, T. Murph has toured extensively across the country’s most prominent comedy clubs, colleges, and festivals, and has performed at the NBC Diversity Finals Showcase, HBO’s American Black Film Festival, New York Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, and the Second City Breakout Festival, among countless others.
He has also been featured on Saturday Night Live, Key & Peele, Comedy Central’s Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, BET’s Comic View, TruTV’s standup-storytelling showcase Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks, and Epix’s Get Shorty, to name a few. He remains a proud resident in his hometown of Chicago.
T-Murph
A true powerhouse onscreen and onstage, T. Murph has toured extensively across the country’s most prominent comedy clubs, colleges, and festivals, and has performed at the NBC Diversity Finals Showcase, HBO’s American Black Film Festival, New York Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, and the Second City Breakout Festival, among countless others.
He has also been featured on Saturday Night Live, Key & Peele, Comedy Central’s Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, BET’s Comic View, TruTV’s standup-storytelling showcase Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks, and Epix’s Get Shorty, to name a few. He remains a proud resident in his hometown of Chicago.
T-Murph
A true powerhouse onscreen and onstage, T. Murph has toured extensively across the country’s most prominent comedy clubs, colleges, and festivals, and has performed at the NBC Diversity Finals Showcase, HBO’s American Black Film Festival, New York Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, and the Second City Breakout Festival, among countless others.
He has also been featured on Saturday Night Live, Key & Peele, Comedy Central’s Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, BET’s Comic View, TruTV’s standup-storytelling showcase Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks, and Epix’s Get Shorty, to name a few. He remains a proud resident in his hometown of Chicago.
Peabo Bryson
Bryson performed in theater and operatic productions, most notably the tenor role of “Sportin’ Life” in the Michigan Opera Theater of Detroit’s version of Porgy and Bess. His tax problems caught up with him on August 21, 2003, when the U.S. Internal Revenue Service seized property from his Atlanta, Georgia, home. He is reported to owe $1.2 million in taxes dating back to 1984. The IRS auctioned many of his possessions, including both Grammy Awards, electronic equipment, his grand piano and multiple pairs of shoes.
Peabo Bryson
Bryson performed in theater and operatic productions, most notably the tenor role of “Sportin’ Life” in the Michigan Opera Theater of Detroit’s version of Porgy and Bess. His tax problems caught up with him on August 21, 2003, when the U.S. Internal Revenue Service seized property from his Atlanta, Georgia, home. He is reported to owe $1.2 million in taxes dating back to 1984. The IRS auctioned many of his possessions, including both Grammy Awards, electronic equipment, his grand piano and multiple pairs of shoes.
Black History Month Comedy Jam LIVE At Tommy T’s. ($10 Promo Tix)
Terry Dorsey is a comedian and actor from Illinois. He has also performed as “Shady” in a solo act and as part of the comic duo “Tu Shay De.” His style of comedy leans more towards storytelling with added social commentary. He started his career on Chicago’s south side being trained by some of today’s top working comics. His first T.V. appearance as a stand-up was in 2000 on BET’s Comicview, but he has also appeared on Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza. Terry was also part of the development team that launched the “Laff Zone Comedy Club” in the Chicago suburb of Markham.
Black Panther (Film w/ Live Orchestra)
Relive the excitement of this global sensation while the Symphony performs the Oscar®️-winning score LIVE TO PICTURE!
Bonus: Get an Inside Look: Join us for a pre-concert Q&A with Anthony Parnther—conductor of these concerts and conductor of the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack—presented from the stage one hour before each concert. He will be joined by Massamba Diop, who will be performing the tama (talking drum) for these performances and was a featured instrumentalist on both the ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ films. The talks will take place March 24–25 from 6:30–7:00pm. Free to all ticketholders!
P.S.: Enjoy a Vibranium while you’re here—this tasty specialty cocktail is available exclusively for the Black Panther performances. To skip the line at the bar, pre-order yours before the concert and during intermission via a voicemail at 415.861.8150, or by emailing [email protected].
Convenient Parking
We recommend parking in the Performance Arts Garage located at 360 Grove St. Please note that this parking garage is open to the public and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Easy Access via BART/Muni
The closest BART station is located at Civic Center station. Davies Symphony Hall is about 5 blocks away from BART and 3 blocks from the Van Ness Muni station.
Local Bar/Restaurant Favorites (walking distance)
• The Madrigal – serves until 11PM
• Doppio Zero – Monday to Thursday until 11PM; Friday & Saturday until 11PM; Sunday until 9:30PM
• Absinthe – Wednesday to Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sunday until 9PM
Thomas Wilkins & Branford Marsalis
Thomas Wilkins leads the SF Symphony in a program full of the rhythms, blues, and swagger of jazz. Leonard Bernstein’s Three Dances from On the Town and Duke Ellington’s Harlem paint the sights and sounds of New York City. Grammy award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis joins for Erwin Schulhoff’s Hot-Sonate—a 1930 work banned by the Nazis and then long forgotten—followed by John Williams’ effortlessly cool Escapades from the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can.
Convenient Parking
We recommend parking in the Performance Arts Garage located at 360 Grove St. Please note that this parking garage is open to the public and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Easy Access via BART/Muni
The closest BART station is located at Civic Center station. Davies Symphony Hall is about 5 blocks away from BART and 3 blocks from the Van Ness Muni station.
Local Favorites (walking distance)
• The Madrigal – serves until 11PM
• Doppio Zero – Monday to Thursday until 11PM; Friday & Saturday until 11PM; Sunday until 9:30PM
• Absinthe – Wednesday to Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sunday until 9PM
Thomas Wilkins & Branford Marsalis
Thomas Wilkins leads the SF Symphony in a program full of the rhythms, blues, and swagger of jazz. Leonard Bernstein’s Three Dances from On the Town and Duke Ellington’s Harlem paint the sights and sounds of New York City. Grammy award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis joins for Erwin Schulhoff’s Hot-Sonate—a 1930 work banned by the Nazis and then long forgotten—followed by John Williams’ effortlessly cool Escapades from the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can.
Convenient Parking
We recommend parking in the Performance Arts Garage located at 360 Grove St. Please note that this parking garage is open to the public and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Easy Access via BART/Muni
The closest BART station is located at Civic Center station. Davies Symphony Hall is about 5 blocks away from BART and 3 blocks from the Van Ness Muni station.
Local Favorites (walking distance)
• The Madrigal – serves until 11PM
• Doppio Zero – Monday to Thursday until 11PM; Friday & Saturday until 11PM; Sunday until 9:30PM
• Absinthe – Wednesday to Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sunday until 9PM
Esa-Pekka Salonen & Julia Bullock
SF Symphony Collaborative Partner and classical singer Julia Bullock joins Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Orchestra for a program that sings the American story in works by George Gershwin and Margaret Bonds. Reena Esmail’s Black Iris takes its title from the eponymous Georgia O’Keeffe painting and grapples with the recent #metoo movement. The program closes with Maurice Ravel’s ravishing Daphnis et Chloé, telling the story of two lovers and their wildly adventurous lives.
Convenient Parking
We recommend parking in the Performance Arts Garage located at 360 Grove St. Please note that this parking garage is open to the public and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Easy Access via BART/Muni
The closest BART station is located at Civic Center station. Davies Symphony Hall is about 5 blocks away from BART and 3 blocks from the Van Ness Muni station.
Local Favorites (walking distance)
• The Madrigal – serves until 11PM
• Doppio Zero – Monday to Thursday until 11PM; Friday & Saturday until 11PM; Sunday until 9:30PM
• Absinthe – Wednesday to Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sunday until 9PM
Esa-Pekka Salonen & Julia Bullock
SF Symphony Collaborative Partner and classical singer Julia Bullock joins Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Orchestra for a program that sings the American story in works by George Gershwin and Margaret Bonds. Reena Esmail’s Black Iris takes its title from the eponymous Georgia O’Keeffe painting and grapples with the recent #metoo movement. The program closes with Maurice Ravel’s ravishing Daphnis et Chloé, telling the story of two lovers and their wildly adventurous lives.
Convenient Parking
We recommend parking in the Performance Arts Garage located at 360 Grove St. Please note that this parking garage is open to the public and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Easy Access via BART/Muni
The closest BART station is located at Civic Center station. Davies Symphony Hall is about 5 blocks away from BART and 3 blocks from the Van Ness Muni station.
Local Favorites (walking distance)
• The Madrigal – serves until 11PM
• Doppio Zero – Monday to Thursday until 11PM; Friday & Saturday until 11PM; Sunday until 9:30PM
• Absinthe – Wednesday to Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sunday until 9PM
Oakland – Brunch Tour
Our walking food tours showcase some of our favorite restaurants, chef-recommended dishes to try, and a bit of history about the restaurant and city where the tour is taking place. We invite you to come along with us as we explore the culinary wonders of Black food in our home town and beyond!
We’ll visit up to five locations and walk roughly one mile in total between food stops. Come hungry, ready to meet new friends, and explore Black food in Oakland.
Photos | OAACC Board Installation (2023)
Event: Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) Board Installation (2023)
Date: February 8, 2023
Location: KARIBU Wine Lounge by Wachira, Alameda
Photos (139): Courtesy of Photographers at Large
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Video | Kinfolx helping revive downtown Oakland with gathering space for Black inclusion
One business in downtown Oakland doing what it can to celebrate the heartbeat of connections for Black and Brown people.
Workshop: Meditation in the African American Center
Each Wednesday from 12 – 12:30 p.m. during the month of February at the Main Library, led by the African American Center Librarian, this workshop offers a secular approach to an ancient tradition and is appropriate for people of all faiths including atheists.
On view will be a photographic display in the African American Center. The photographs in this display are selections from the Shades of San Francisco project accompanied by poetry from local African American poets. Shades of San Francisco is a community history photography project of the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
Workshop: Meditation in the African American Center
Each Wednesday from 12 – 12:30 p.m. during the month of February at the Main Library, led by the African American Center Librarian, this workshop offers a secular approach to an ancient tradition and is appropriate for people of all faiths including atheists.
On view will be a photographic display in the African American Center. The photographs in this display are selections from the Shades of San Francisco project accompanied by poetry from local African American poets. Shades of San Francisco is a community history photography project of the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
Black Engineer Week: Build Community to Broaden Participation
Every thursday from the start of February 2nd Dr. Folarin Erogbogbo the founder of Black Engineer Week will be showing you a tour of Black Engineer Week during this year Black History Month.
Black Engineer Week: Build Community to Broaden Participation
Every thursday from the start of February 2nd Dr. Folarin Erogbogbo the founder of Black Engineer Week will be showing you a tour of Black Engineer Week during this year Black History Month.
Black Engineer Week: Build Community to Broaden Participation
Every thursday from the start of February 2nd Dr. Folarin Erogbogbo the founder of Black Engineer Week will be showing you a tour of Black Engineer Week during this year Black History Month.
Black Choreographers Festival: Here and Now
Celebrating 19 years of presenting the festival in the Eastbay and in San Francisco – highlighting award-winning Bay Area Choreographers and companies – featuring unique and dynamic performances!
BCF is a great way to celebrate Black History Month – African American heritage and culture.
Photos | KPIX/CBS News Bay Area Brings Together Community Leaders for Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Event: KPIX/CBS News Bay Area Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
Date: February 1, 2023
Location: KPIX/CBS, San Francisco
Photos (33): Courtesy of KPIX
Highlights
Networking • Mix/mingle with KPIX News Anchors and Reporters • Black History Month Video Short • Story Collection • Live News Cut-in • Performance • Food from Town Fare by Michele McQueen • Beer Tasting with Hella Coastal • Wine by P. Harrell Wines
The event was hosted by Justin Andrews, Morning Anchor – KPIX 5, with a special live performance by San Francisco’s Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin
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.
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Photos | San Francisco Black History Month Kickoff (2023)
Event: San Francisco Black History Month Kickoff (2023)
Date: February 3, 2023
Location: San Francisco City Hall
Organizer: San Francisco African American Historical & Cultural Society
Photos (138): Donald Bowden Photography
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Video | Sobre Mesa on Check, Please!
Event: Sobre Mesa on Check, Please!
Date: February 2, 2023
Location: Oakland
Check, Please! Bay Area: In downtown Oakland, Sobre Mesa creates an urban neighborhood paradise with lush, tropical greenery, creative cocktails, and Afro-Latino small plates, an homage to Chef (and former Top Chef contestant) Nelson German’s Dominican roots and African ancestry.
