San Francisco Housing News, Mother's Day Salute, Mario Van Peebles' "Outlaw Posse" & More

May 11, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING NEWS

Construction on Treasure Island. Photos Taken May 11, 2024 by W.E.C.S.'s Jackie Wright

MAYOR BREED OPENS SAN FRANCISCO�S NEWEST PARK ON YERBA BUENA ISLAND

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

Contact: Mayor�s Office of Communications, mayorspressoffice@sfgov.org

San Francisco, CA � Mayor London N. Breed, Supervisor Matt Dorsey, City Administrator Carmen Chu, City leaders, neighbors and community stakeholders today celebrated the grand opening of San Francisco�s newest public park, Panorama Park, which is now open on Yerba Buena Island with 360 views in the middle of San Francisco Bay.

Panorama Park is part of the revitalization underway of the former naval base at Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island that, at build-out, will feature 8,000 new homes; 300 acres of new parks, trails, and open space; new restaurants and shops; a school and library; and world-class public art installations.

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MAYOR BREED CELEBRATES �TOPPING OUT� OF TWO NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES

Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight San Francisco ~ Dallas ~~~ Sunnydale Blocks 3A and 3B will provide 170 new apartments as well as an early childhood education center, health and wellness center, and commercial/retail opportunities for local small businesses.

MAYOR BREED ANNOUNCES SAN FRANCISCO AWARDED OVER $37 MILLION IN STATE FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE MISSION

Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight San Francisco ~ Dallas Mayor London N. Breed announced San Francisco has been awarded more than $37.9 million in funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

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Message from Ed Donaldson: http://www.wrightnow.biz/apps/articles/web/articleid/84092/columnid//default.asp

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MOMS

& MENTOR MOTHERS

YOU ARE LOVED

YOU ARE NEEDED

YOU ARE VALUED

REFLECTING ON THE MOTHER OF

THE SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

AVE MONTAGUE

SPECIAL TO THE SF EXAMINER-ARTICLE BY TERESA MOORE, BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023

Remember Ave Montague, San Francisco Black Film Festival founder

https://www.sfexaminer.com/our_sections/forum/remembering-sf-black-film-festival-founder-ave-montague/article_c7880626-b453-11ed-aa63-ff018f1d285e.html

"Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong"

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The Impact of Ave Montague: A Legacy of Black Media and Cultural Experiences

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Ave & Heart in the Black Community that was directed by Kelly Armstrong

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REMEMBER AVE MONTAGUE & HER LEGACY

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MARIO VAN PEEBLES

IN THE HOUSE

OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

PACKED OUT AT GRAND LAKE THEATER FOR

VAN PEEBLES' "OUTLAW POSSE"

RELATED "OUTLAW POSSE NEWS"

G ALLEN JOHNSON, SF CHRONICLE

Here�s what the Black Panthers taught young Mario Van Peebles about fashion

https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/movies-tv/article/mario-van-peebles-oakland-19429830.php

CARLA THOMAS, POST NEWS GROUP

Mario Van Peebles� �Outlaw Posse� Screened at Oakland�s Grand Lake Theatre

https://www.postnewsgroup.com/mario-van-peebles-outlaw-posse-screened-at-oaklands-grand-lake-theatre/

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Riding With the �#OutlawPosse � at RBA Creative

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Mayor London Breed Statement on the Passing of Reverend Cecil Williams

"Reverend Cecil Williams was the conscience of our San Francisco community. He spoke out against injustice and he spoke for the marginalized." (Photo: Instagram Post of Mayor London Breed and Reverend Cecil Williams of Glide Memorial Church during happier times.)

Update:

NBC Bay Area To Live Stream Memorial at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/cecil-williams-memorial-service-glide/3532774/

Cecil Williams archive arrives at SF Library ahead of memorial

https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-city/sf-library-has-cecil-williams-archive-before-glide-memorial/article_51da9f80-0ca2-11ef-bf34-5fe417c48d12.html

San Francisco Ho Chi Minh Sister City Awards Dinner Slated in Asian Pacific Islander Month

From the Office of George Saxton, Executive Director, San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee, Bridging Two Cultures Celebration Awards Dinner is Slated for May 30, 2024 at Marines Memorial Hotel & Club.

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