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San Francisco Bay Area Rainbow PUSH Coalition
c/o Calvary Hill Church - 141 Industrial Way
San Francisco, CA 94124
415 647-5300
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2011
CONTACT:
Jackie Wright
415 525 0410
RAINBOW PUSH THANKS CANDIDATES FOR TAKING THEIR MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF BAYVIEW
San Francisco- With Monday, October 24, 2011 being the last day to register to vote
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Moderator Belva Davis, Community Leader Jackie Wright (LSF '96), Candidate David Chiu.
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Reverend Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr., Director of the San Francisco Bay Area Rainbow P.U.S.H. Affiliate
and the Rainbow P.U.S.H. Candidates' Forum Committee thank the
candidates for the District Attorney, Sheriff, and Mayoral races for
coming to the Bayview Hunters' Point Neighborhood to bring their
campaign messages to the people. "We were honored and pleased to have
esteemed journalist Belva Davis on hand to moderate the
candidates and we thank the candidates for their strong turnout," said
Reverend Dr. Joseph Bryant, Jr., Rainbow P.U.S.H Director, and Senior
Pastor of Calvary Hill Community Church, the location where the forum was held.
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Mayoral Candidates at Rainbow P.U.S.H Candidates Forum at Calvary Hill Community Church in the Bayview.
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The candidates in attendance at the Friday, October 21 forum included: Sherriff's candidates: Ross Mirkarimi, and Paul Miyamoto; District Attorney candidates: Sharmin Bock, Bill Fazio, and Vu Trinh; Mayoral candidates: Michela Alioto-Pier Mayor, Cesar Ascarrunz, Terry Joan Baum, David Chiu, Paul Currier, Emil Lawrence, Mayor Ed Lee, Joanna Rees, and Phil Teng. "I'd like to commend our Rainbow P.U.S.H. candidates liaisons: Attorney Gail Jackson and Reverend Dr. James McCray for their outreach to all the candidates and for their successful efforts," added Bryant.
"Community Video Filming" will post excerpts from the forum to the Internet. In
addition to the formal forum, candidates were given an opportunity to
be interviewed prior and post the candidates formal presentations.
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Michela Aliota-Pier Mayor with rainbow scarf speaks to Archbishop
Gregory Richardson (l) of Community Video Filming and Jacquie
Taliaferro of LaHitz Media (r).
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Denise Van Alstyne of
the Department of Elections was on hand to train volunteers to register
to vote and she also made a presentation on "Ranked Choice Voting.
Those interested in more information about upcoming presentations on
"Ranked Choice Voting" visit: http://sfelections.org/outreach/calendar.html or email SFOutreach@sfgov.org.
"When the media comes out for positive and constructive news in the Bayview it is a major achievement. I'd like to thank KTVU, General Manager, Tom Raponi and News Director, Ed Chapuis
for understanding that the Bayview should be reported on with balance
and not just when shootings and other crimes occur," said Reverend Dr.
Bryant. Friday's Candidates Forum exemplified many of our American
values including the right to assemble and freedom of speech. KTVU held
up its 'Fourth Estate' responsibility. Freedom of the press is essential
to democracy and a fair and balanced press benefits everyone," added
Reverend Dr. Bryant.
For candid photo highlights of the Candidates Forum click here.
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Sf Bay View Editor Willie Ratcliffe, Mayoral Candidate David Chiu, Rev. Dr. Joseph Bryant and D.A. Candidate Sharmin Bock.
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In related news,
following Friday's forum, District 5 Supervisor and Sheriff Candidate
Ross Mirkarimi also attended the 8 a.m. service of Calvary Hill
Community Church on Sunday, October 23rd as the church celebrated its
57th Anniversary.
Also, the San Francisco Bay Area Rainbow PUSH Coalition will be providing another public event on Wednesday October 26 at 6:30 p.m. with its second of a series "Hands On Banking" Financial Literacy Workshop sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.
Young people, 18-35, are asked to come "dressed for success with their
resumes" as Wells Fargo will be providing mock interviews. Wells Fargo
is hiring so the experience may lead to other opportunities. The
training and mock interviews will also be held at Calvary Hill Community
Church. Click Here for More Information.
For more information call The San Francisco Bay Area Rainbow PUSH Hotline - 888-701-7858.
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NCIC Commends KTVU TOO!
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NCIC Board President, Rev. Greggory Brown (4th from left) Marches In Arizona in Solidarity with Immigrant Rights Advocates.
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"I join with Reverend Dr. Joseph Bryant in commending KTVU for covering
the Rainbow P.U.S.H. Candidates Forum in the Bayview," said Reverend Greggory Brown, President of Northern California Interreligious Conference (NCIC). "KTVU
has a history of serving the community, so I am not surprised that they
were the only network affiliate to cover this positive news in Bayview
Hunters' Point. Another example of KTVU's commitment to 'serve in
the public interest' was their coverage of the funeral services for
Bishop Walter Hawkins last year. NCIC members worked with then General
Manager Tim McVay and News Director Ed Chapuis to ensure the
webcast of the services over KTVU's Internet. People from all over the
world where thankful. There was limited coverage of the Bishop's
passing until KTVU stepped up in a great way. We need to make sure
media are 'serving in the public interest' and are willing to report on
the honorable and noteworthy occurrences in the communities of color,
not just the crime. Media that do not show up for the good news, but
only report the negative need to be called into accountability by the
public," added Reverend Brown.
Links to some of the KTVU coverage are listed here:
HAWKINS MEMORIAL: President Obama's Statement Read To Mourners -- http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid836564367001?bctid=1192731517001
HAWKINS MEMORIAL: Rev. Jesse Jackson Eulogizes Bishop Walter Hawkins -- http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid836564367001?bctid=1192731521001
HAWKINS MEMORIAL: Choir Sings "High Praise" At Hawkins Memorial--
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid836564367001?bctid=1192792326001
In other news,
Northern California Interreligious Conference will hold an "All Faiths
Pastors' Breakfast at the Cathedral of Christ the Light Church, Friday
November 11, 2011. With the "Dean of Clergy" and founder of the
"Healing of the Nations" Foundation, Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. Click Here for Details.
Community Highlights:
Former
Mayor Willie Brown helps the students of San Francisco State's
Hospitality and Tourism Department with the help of Le Central's owner
Paul Tanphanich. Enjoy area restaurants' delights and wines from around
the state & More.
Enjoy an evening of Wine, Champagne, Sumptuous Substantive Hors d'
Ouevres and Honorable Ladies: Sheryl Grant and Dr. Bonnie Wheatley.
Wednesday, October 26 at the Joyce Gordon Gallery in Oakland.
The San Francisco Branch of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (SFNAACP) will host its "Annual Freedom
Fund Dinner and Gala" on Saturday, November 5, 2011.
Mary
Elizabeth Inn with longtime homeless services advocate, Dion Roberts as
its new Executive Director announces a speakers series with local
community leaders. Senior Pastor Staci Current kicks off the series
November 10, 2011.
UCSF's leading scientists will participate in five discussions
about fascinating topics, such as how to handle stress and the latest
advances in diabetes, as part of the first-ever Bay Area Science
Festival, slated to culminate with a science extravaganza at AT&T
Park on November 6. The UCSF community and the public at large are
invited to attend these free presentations, from Monday, Oct. 31 to
Friday, Nov. 4 at several UCSF locations. Click Headline to read more.
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