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Redefining education with Kenneth Monteiro

Hana Baba — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:40:24 +0000

San Francisco has pioneered many concepts for the country. One of them is recognizing the importance of a college education that’s diverse, and multicultural, reflecting the populace. And so, the country’s first Department of Ethnic Studies was launched at San Francisco State University in 1968.

Hearing the first-person accounts of slaves

Hana Baba — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:46:47 +0000

Slavery is an ugly part of American history. And it is exposed in raw form at an exhibit showing the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco.

Out In The Bay goes Pomo Afro Homos!

Marilyn Pittman — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:23:58 +0000

Pomo Afro Homos?  Yes, "post-modern African American homosexuals," the 
groundbreaking black queer performance troupe from the 90's is back!  Marilyn Pittman 
talks with Brian Freeman, one of the founders of the group that made history in San Francisco
during the AIDS crisis of the early 90's. He's reprising their signature show, 
"Fierce Love," with updated material and new performers at The New Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco October 17-28.

Out In The Bay: Dexter Davis: the first African-American gay film mogul Matt Martin — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:43:43 +0000