The Barbara Lee and the Elihu Harris Lecture Series kicks off year two with Ambassador Andrew Young, just weeks before the presidential election as voting rights have been assaulted. See what the Civil Rights veteran, a confidante of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has to say on Saturday, October 20th 7 p.m. Can the strategy of nonviolence and other Civil Rights tactics make a difference. Find out! Other W.E. Community Spotlight news includes a radio interview with Goodwill CEO, Debbie Alvarez, Rainbow P.U.S.H. and Wells Fargo Bank's Economic Empowerment Series, and a photo op with Mario Van Peebles. See the enews!

During Fleet Week, the America's Cup, festivals and more in San Francisco, a diligent group of people are keeping their "eye on the prize" to save homes. From Supervisor John Avalos' News Conference to Fight Foreclosure strategy meetings, San Franciscans take time to get down to business amid, Fleet Week, The America's Cup, "The Hardly Blue Grass Festival" and other entertainment as more than a million people flock into the City. Shelly Tatum shares notice from Grace Martinez of Cal Organize.

Ms. Beckham shares news of "Gumbo for the Soul" Compiled by Beverly Black Johnson. Gail D. Bishop, Sisters Network Inc. San Francisco Chapter president, breast cancer survivor and recipient of the San Francisco Chapter Susan G. Komen 2010 Hope and Inspiration Award, is lovingly pictured on the book's back cover. Read the inspirational stories that will touch your soul like a great pot of gumbo delights the palate.

A new Holiday section has been added to the community calendar in preparation for the Fall/Winter holiday offerings from your respective organizations. Please send any details of events/programs you are offering for youth and their families (Holiday events, food giveaways, toy giveaways, Holiday meal offerings, etc) to include in our weekly calendar in preparation for this time of the year. Read more.

Dr. Lawrence VanHook, Pastor of the Community Church invites you to the 2012 "Faith In Action" Discipleship Summit, October 24-26 and the Pastors and Leaders Breakfast, October 27 with special speaker Dr. Larry George. Read more.

Wright Enterprises extends sympathy in the passing of Len Canty, chairman and founder of the Black Economic Council. BEC has modified the program for the 2nd Annual Game Changers & Bridge Builder Awards Luncheon to include a tribute to Mr. Canty, October 16. Read details.

This edition brings exciting and informative news, events, and new ways to help your business and personal growth. Each month the E-Newsletter highlights and promotes members and events taking place in the community. The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce is always interested in your ideas and feedback and look forward to working with you.

Beloved by all whose lives he touched with his genuine kind heart,join the Celebration of Life commemorating the musical contributions and life of Cedric "Coco" DeonBi, this Sunday October 7 at Roccapulco Supper Club at 3140 Mission Street, SF. His dear friend Annie is quoted saying, "His wishes were to have a celebration of life party, with ALL proceeds going towards cancer research. Cedric was quite known in the music world, a dynamic singer. "

Get the latest from Media Alliance: signed the Padilla-sponsored telephone deregulation bill SB 1161, an ALEC-derived scheme to allow telecoms to rebrand themselves as VOIP providers and escape consumer-friendly regulation. The growing number of states passing similar bills may force the FCC to review the national regulatory framework. Read More!

National media expert on psychology, host of Black Renaissance on the CW, the Bay Area's own Dr. Brenda Wade will appear on the popular syndicated show with Dr. Oz, one of Oprah Winfrey's proteges. Find out about your free teleseminar: Dr. Wade's: Your Healthiest Love Ever!