Powerful Women of the Bay, May 31st at Scott's in Oakland. Cathy Adams of CDA Consulting says "You don't want to miss it. Mayor Jean Quan, Rosy Chu, Kitty Kelly Epstein, Dr. Debbra Lindo, Deanna Santana, Grace Stanilaus, Barbara Williams, and Chris Williams will be honored. Enjoy the presence of power!

Phil Upchurch and wife Sonya Maddox-Upchurch play two intimate evening shows at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Music Lovers Get the details!

Join Executive Director Dion Roberts May 24th for a lively evening of wine, music, hors d'ouevres, and a silent auction in support of Mary Elizabeth Inn, a 98 year old hidden treasure uplifting the lives of women for 98 years! Read All About It!

The SFAACC, Bayview Merchants Association and Recology join forces. Come spend an evening with the members of two organizations dedicated to the business interest of underrepresented entrepreneurs in San Francisco, and the Bayview Hunters Point in a relaxed professional atmosphere. See details.

Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight:SFBFF Opens at the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, SF Bay Area Remembers Tuskegee Airman Harold Hoskins, National Coalition of 100 Black Women Partner with Arts Academy University for scholarship opportunities.

Clarence B. Jones is the former personal counsel, advisor, draft speech writer and close friend to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is a Scholar in Residence at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute at Stanford University. He is the author of What Would Martin Say? and "Behind the Dream: The Making of the Speech that Transformed a Nation". Lance Burton of Planet Fillmore shares video of Jones' visit with San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee on May 16, 2012.

Angela Berry and Team shares financial insights. Choosing the Right Executor There are many things to consider in setting up-and settling-an estate. There are some smarter ways to help ensure that your assets are disbursed according to plan. South Africa's Powerful Potential: Find out why the most recent addition to BRIC may offer investors the potential for growth found in emerging markets and financial stability of a developed country. Find out more financial news here.

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It's time to gather the family for the San Francisco Black Film Festival. The San Francisco Black Film Festival, June 15-17 opens in its 14th year at the historic Lorraine Hansberry Theatre in its new home 450 Post Street in Union Square. Among the many films between opening and closing nights, will be events such as "Focus on Fathers Family Day & Juneteenth Celebration" with films and a community panel discussion, a "Father's Day Contest" and "Everybody is a Star Red Carpet VIP Party." With family friendly prices, the San Francisco Black Film Festival invites everyone to join in the fun and intellectual journey through films.

The War Memorial Green Room is the place to be as California Attorney General Kamala Harris joins the San Francisco Conservation Corps in celebration of it's 29th year of being "being green" and saving young lives through environmental work and beautifying San Francisco. Also, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre is more than a great place to have fun, it helps businesses and nonprofits raise funds. Get the details.