Celebrate Small Business Week 2017 at a historic yacht club located in one of the most vibrant communities in San Francisco. Join local entrepreneurs and small business owners and listen to how these innovators successfully navigate real business challenges and turn ideas into local impact. Don't miss an evening of excellent food, vibrant conversations, and a soulful discussion with African American Entrepreneurs - untapped.

Sponsored by: San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Launch, Bayview Merchants Association and Renaissance Bayview

A panel of African American Women who have been in business close to 20 years in the City and County of San Francisco, who have been "Leading the Charge," will share stories of success in contracting. This is a free entrepreneurship panel hosted by PG&E for SF Small Business Week. The event is Thursday, May 18th, 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

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Kudos David Roach, Founder & Director of the Oakland International Film Festival. On Saturday, April, 8, 2017, the Oakland International Film Festival concluded its 15th Annual film festival with a celebration of "ROOTS," an American television mini-series that was based on author Alex Haley's novel, "ROOTS," the saga of an American family. Enjoy the celebration and stars Lou Gossett Jr, Mario Van Peebles, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Mandela Van Peebles, Mark Wolper, Kiami Nichols, and more.

Mario Van Peebles & Phyllis Bowie