Urban Black Aces

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Curt Flood's challenge before the Supreme Court to  major leagues Baseball's reserve clause was unsuccessful.  Ultimately led to the clause's demise, and is responsible  for millions baseball players now earn. At time of his court case, a healthy 23% of Major   League Baseball players were US born African Americans. Since  then, numbers have dwindled to less than 9%. What happened? Where are the new Mays, Aarons, Gibsons and Bonds?  Have African Americans baseballers given up? Ask Mel Simmons

Sonny Buxton (pictured) among many contributors to the life, legend and spirit of Jazz Heritage on Fillmore. As Peter Fitzsimmons, Founding Exec Dir. helped re-kindle the vibrancy of the neighborhood that at once hosted the likes of Ella, Billie, Dinah and Sarah. Along with Duke, Count, Cab & Billy Eckstine . Not to mention, Miles, John Coltrane, Dizz and Charlie Parker. Oh yeah, Ben Webster, Pony Poindexter, Dexter Gordon and Sammy Davis were there too. A glorious period on Fillmore

IT'S YOUR MONEY - Part 1

IT'S YOUR MONEY" Take it personally - Part 2

Night at the Monte Carlo

Dr. Annette Shelton shares a night on the town with San Francisco's Success Center. Whose mission is to empower marginalized community members through education, employment and art, so they may develop a positive purpose for their future. This night, in 2013 features many distinguished guest including London Breed,. Famous photographer David Johnson is interviewed by Black Film Festival curator Kali O Ray. Our host is Executive Director of the  Center Liz Jackson-Simpson

The Episcopal Charities has shown immense respect and admiration for a  number of community leaders focused on advancing hope and opportunities  for the young people of their community's. Highlighted in this video are  programs of Hannah Freedom School in Marin City, The Interfaith Housing  Garden Project in Contra Costa County and The Village Project of the  Western Addition in San Francisco.  

Lance Burton

David Hardiman Jr., David Hardiman Sr,, Maestro Curtis, Richard Harris and Earle Davis discuss with Kalime Baxter questions about the makings of Jazz. Responding  to a fan in the famed Marcus Bookstore of San Francisco notoriety. They sit in the staging area of what was once the original Bop City after hours night club of the 1940s 50s. - Venue to  many inspiring jam sessions.

 Artist, Machiko Asada - In Living Harmony - Jazz Artist, John Nichols

Johnny Clarke had an idea. With men and women locked up in SF Jails, why not assist  this captive audience become clear on how to use, manage and produce with digital tech?  The naysayers said "it couldn't be done". Where will money come from? Who will teach in this setting? How will you muster political will? Who cares? Turns out, organizations such as 5 Keys Charter Schools & M-3 were already assisting men and women return to normal life. Now, we just need a black board, chalk & eraser.

YESTERDAY...WHEN WE WERE YOUNG

John William Templeton

At Marcus Bookstore - SF

Roy Bennett reminds us Jazz in SF got its start on the waterfront known as Barbary Coast. From Rincon to Pacific Avenue.

Lance Burton brings this saga of jazz music on home from Happy Valley (MontgomerySt) to the Fillmore.