The public is invited to the AfroSolo Press Conference Friday, September 5th at 10 am, AfroSolo will host Press Conference regarding the Festival at the African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street in San Francisco. You are invited. Please RSVP: thomas@afrosolo.org or call 415/771-2376 For more info visit: http://www.prlog.org/12365309.

Get details on the Vietnam Meetup meeting as updates on the impact of Agent Orange are on the agenda. The toxic chemical still impacts the lives of U.S. Veterans and the people of Vietnam. See notice from George Saxton, Executive Director San Francisco - Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee Board Member, Northern California Sister Cities International

"Cops and Robbers,a play by Alameda County Deputy Sheriff, Playwright, Author and Rapper Jinho "The Piper" Ferreira is in the news. The officer involved shooting that is the foundation for the play can speak volumes in the aftermath of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson,Mo and the controversy surrounding Ezel Ford's death at the hand of a police officer. As Piper's work includes a book co-written by his wife, educator Dr. Dawn Williams, "Cops and Robbers: Past, Present and Future" provides curriculum and brings solution to the issue of violence. Read more about the play.

Get details of shows this weekend and ongoing performances. Sample the sounds. Visit www.kenyabmusic.com

Media Alliance an effective media watchdog organization. Founded in 1976, Media Alliance was founded with the belief that in order to ensure the free and unfettered flow of information and ideas necessary to maintain a truly democratic society, media must be accessible, accountable, decentralized, representative of society's diversity and free from covert or overt government control and corporate dominance.

Sneak Preview July 18 with a run August 8 through September 13 on Fridays and Saturdays at the Marsh in Berkeley…Cops and Robbers is a revolutionary look into the dysfunctional relationship between law enforcement, the media, and the Black community. Centered on an officer involved shooting, writer/performer Jinho “The Piper” Ferreira takes the viewer on an emotionally charged ride with unexpected twists and turns. The Piper seamlessly travels through 17 characters, each with their own convictions, logic, and prejudices. Cops and Robbers takes no prisoners as it challenges the viewer to question all preconceived notions of “right” and “wrong”.

Wright Enterprises re-posts commentary by LaHitz Media CEO, Jacquie Taliaferro. In a City where the arts were once revered to the point artists could depend on San Francisco City officials to create measures to ensure they had a place, that notion of having a place for artists to thrive has gone by the wayside. Amid Ellis Act Eviction, foreclosures, and the City's Out Migration of African Americans Report, artists like Taliaferro find themselves fighting to stabilize their businesses as their homes are under attack. Taliaferro is fighting Wells Fargo Bank to keep his family home of over 50 years. From fighting on the City Hall steps to seeking redress in the courts, Taliaferro takes a moment to express his concerns in the following commentary.

“Empowering Artists and Entertainment Professionals....” From emerging artists to seasoned professionals, the California Music Industry Summit has something for everyone interested in music and the music industry. The CMIS, during Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend, includes a scholarship and awards gala, over thirty performers in the CMIS artist showcase, panels and workshops led by top industry professionals. Attendees have the opportunity to meet and learn from music producers, music supervisors, managers, agents, promoters, talent buyers, publicists, publishers, studio engineers, radio station executives, attorneys, songwriters, recording artists, CD manufacturers, distributors, radio, record label representatives, and other industry professionals. See the talented showcases at the Stork Club in Oakland.