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SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL OPENS AT HISTORIC LORRAINE HANSBERRY THEATRE, & Pays Tribute to Fathers & Family During Juneteenth Weekend

 

San Francisco- 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

Conveniently located in Union Square, host your command performance at the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre.
Call 415 345-3980.

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.

 

"We're excited to partner with the San Francisco Black Film Festival on Saturday, June 16th for "Focus on Father's Family Day & Juneteenth Celebration" in the Bayview," said Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr., Senior Pastor of Calvary Hill Community Church, Bay Area Director for Rainbow P.U.S.H. and host of KDIA's "Shout Out" Radio Program. "We going to have films, healthy cooking demonstrations, games for the children, music. We invite San Francisco and the Bay Area to join us for the day of fun.

 

Highlights for the "Focus on Fathers Family Day & Juneteenth Celebration" scheduled from 12 noon-6 p.m. will include screening of former de Young Fellow Kevin Epps' "FAM BAM" which had it's world premiere at the de Young Museum last November and Jacquie Taliaferro's "10-10 Gotta Win" which premiered at the Oakland International Film Festival in April. "FAM BAM" examines the Black family structure and its resilience and "10-10 Gotta Win" showcases the importance of voting and the hard fought campaign for Bayview's District 10 in the November 2010 election. As June is Black Music Month, look forward to details about the Gospel Concert coordinated by Calvary Hill's Minister of Music and recording artist, Marcus Dyson.

 

"We are so pleased to be working with the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre to host our Opening Night," said Kali O'Ray, co-director of the San Francisco Black Film Festival. Their new home in Union Square is beautiful, convenient for transportation, and a perfect venue to kick off the festival."

 

"It's like a homecoming to have the SF-B-F-F at the Lorraine Hansberry, said Marc Paquette, Director of Audience Development. "B-F-F- also means "best friends forever" and it makes me think about the fact that Kali's mother, the late Ave Montague worked together with Lorraine Hansberry founders, the late Stanley E. Williams and Quentin Easter for many years and the spirit of their work continues." READ THE DETAILS-CLICK HERE 

SF Black Film Festival 2011-Red Carpet Event-Koret Heritage Lobby of Jazz Heritage Center
SF Black Film Festival 2011-Red Carpet Event-Koret Heritage Lobby of Jazz Heritage Center-Photos by Auintard Henderson

 

 

 

At the National Coalition of 100 Black Women SF's "Golden Girls Hats & Gloves Tea," Hoskins congratulated Opera Diva Hope Briggs for her performance with standing ovations.  To inspire the Hoskins Family, Briggs sang the "Lord's Prayer" at his services May 5 in Danville, CA. 
Remembering Tuskegee Airmen Ret. Lt. Colonel Harold K. Hoskins
(Feb 15,1927-May 1, 2012)

Condolences to Rose Hoskins and family as they laid to rest Lt. Colonel Harold Hoskins on Saturday, May 5, 2012.  "We will miss Harold and we want Rose and the entire family to know we are here to support them," said Dr. Maxine Hickman, President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women San Francisco Chapter. "It is so important to extend honor where honor is due and kindnesses whenever we can.  We had no idea Harold would leave us so soon," she added.  Hoskins was part of the annual NCBW SF tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen in March at the "Bridging the Generations Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea."

 

 

America's Got Talent's Lawrence Beamen and Opera Diva Hope Briggs gave tribute in song to console the Hoskins Family.  Tuskegee Airman Ben Reed and his wife I Lee Murphy Reed, Founder and President Emeritus of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women San Francisco Chapter were also in attendance to pay tribute to LT. Harold Hoskin.

In February Hoskins and Bay Area Tuskegee Airmen were honored at the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre during the screening of George Lucas' "Double Victory," a documentary about the Tuskegee Airmen and the making of the feature film "Red Tails."  The Black History Month event was a production of Michael DeFlorimonte of michaelDCommunications. 

   

KCBS Radio Reporter Anna Duckworth Spoke with Hoskins at the Lorraine Hansberry event in February.  See the Story. 

 

Listen to Anna's report with Tuskegee Airman Hoskins.  

 

 A Contra Costa Times article highlighted is military career. 

 

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SF NCBW Reminder:
Deadline Fast Approaching for Academy of Art University Summer Scholarships at the 
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Dear Community Members:

 

As a reminder, It is with great pleasure that the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., San Francisco Chapter and the Academy of Art University announced in March at our annual "Golden Girls Bridging the Generations Hats & Gloves Tea our first year of partnering in the field of education.  
 
Information on the nine (10) Pre-College Summer Art Program Scholarship, and one 2-4 year scholarship is attached.  The deadline is May 19, 2012.  Please share this information with your network.  Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have any questions.
 
 
Thanks.
 
Blessings,
Maxine
 
Maxine V. Hickman
Hickman Homes For Children
Trinity Foster Family Services
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