May 25, 2021
In the immediate aftermath of Mr. Floyd’s death and as the nation also grappled with the devastation of COVID-19 and its disproportionate impact on communities of color, the Urban League of Louisiana hosted a virtual town hall to elevate the conversation about police reform. Over 1,500 people tuned in to hear from thought leaders, policymakers, and advocates.
May 24, 2021
Mayor London N. Breed today announced that the City’s new emergency rental assistance program will begin accepting applications on Friday, May 28. The City’s program is designed to keep tenants in their homes by leveraging existing eviction protections and maximizing prospective rental assistance.
May 24, 2021
Oakland American Chamber of Commerce hosts community event in remembrance of George Floyd on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, the year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
May 20, 2021
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May 20, 2021
Mayor London N. Breed today announced Stern Grove Festival, the longest-running free outdoor music festival in the Bay Area, will return to Sigmund Stern Grove for its 84th season this summer beginning June 20, 2021. The multi-genre music festival will run through August 29 with a full slate of in-person concerts featuring today’s most sought-after artists and local established and up and coming performers. It will remain free, but organizers will limit audience capacity according to health orders through an online ticket reservation system at www.sterngrove.org.
May 16, 2021
D.C. is to be applauded for having made significant investments over the years to end homelessness for families and veterans. Now we need to bring even greater focus, energy and financial resources toward ending chronic homelessness.
Opinion by Christy Respress
Christy Respress is executive director of Pathways to Housing DC.
May 12, 2021
Mayor London N. Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announced the schedule for reopening City Hall to the public. City Hall was shut down in March 2020, along with the rest of the City, and has not been open for the general public for almost 15 months.
May 12, 2021
The award-winning AfroSolo Arts Festival presents its 26th Annual Season of Black Voices: Our Stories, Our Lives in a two program format. Program One: June 9-13 and Program Two: June 17-June 20, 2021. Created and produced by Thomas Robert Simpson, the Festival's mission is to nurture, promote, and present facets of the African American experience through solo performances and the visual arts.
May 11, 2021
Please join California State Senator Nancy Skinner this Thursday, May 13, from 6-7 p.m., for a virtual Town Hall with Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Congresswoman Lee and I will discuss recent economic relief actions that will help you, your family and our communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Congresswoman Lee will describe programs in the recently approved American Rescue Plan.
May 10, 2021
Mayor London N. Breed today announced a plan to create a new Street Wellness Response Team to improve outcomes for people in need on San Francisco’s streets and advance the City’s efforts to implement alternatives to police responses to non-violent calls. The Street Wellness Response Team will provide an appropriate medical and social service response for people who require immediate assistance but do not have emergent behavioral health care needs.