January 11 - updates/Flyers

Written By MegaBlack SF

Community Corner

Link to Village Connect newsletter: https://www.village-connect.org/news

Dear MegaBlack SF,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Natalie Reid, and I'm the owner of Soul Speak Dance, a Black-owned dance school dedicated to providing high-quality dance education for children and teens in our community.

I’m reaching out to inquire if MegaBlack SF has any rental space available that could accommodate weekly dance classes. If not, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or connections to other organizations or facilities in the city that may offer rental space for small businesses like mine.

Thank you for your time and for the incredible work MegaBlack SF does to support our community. I look forward to hearing from you and exploring potential opportunities to collaborate or connect.

Best, Natalie Reid
info@soulspeakdance.com

Dear BWRADV Community,

As we enter 2025, many fear that reproductive rights may face significant threats, underscoring the urgent need to come together and advocate for change. Protecting these rights requires collective action, innovative strategies, and a steadfast commitment to ensuring bodily autonomy for all.

That’s why, for January’s Crucial Conversation, we are honored to welcome the Executive Director of ACCESS Reproductive Justice, Jessica Pinkney Gil, as our guest speaker. ACCESS RJ is a vital organization that bridges the gaps between healthcare systems and marginalized communities, ensuring that everyone can access the reproductive care they need, regardless of their circumstances.

Event Details:

In this conversation, we will explore actionable ways to organize and advocate for reproductive rights in the face of increasing challenges. Jessica will share insights into her work and provide strategies for ensuring that our community remains steadfast in its fight for justice and equity.

Please be advised that this event may cover sensitive topics related to reproductive rights and healthcare, which could be triggering for some attendees.

Your voice and presence are essential in this critical discussion as we build momentum for advocacy and action in 2025. We encourage you to share this event with your networks—together, we can make a lasting impact.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sojourn to the Past Trip

SFDA’s Youth and Young Adult Unit is currently accepting applications for the upcoming SFDA’s youth & young adult Sojourn to the Past Trip.  This this is a very impactful academic experience where youth participants will retrace the steps of the civil rights movement by visiting significant landmarks in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. This life-changing journey is designed to help young people gain a profound understanding of the civil rights movement’s legacy, while also encouraging them to embrace core values such as acceptance, non-violence, courage, compassion, forgiveness, and civic responsibility. By participating, the youth or young adults are equipped to become change agents, addressing the prejudices that continue to impact our society today.

Can you please share the attached flyer with your network and encourage youth & young adults to apply before the deadline of January 17, 2025. (See https://linktr.ee/sfda.yyas ).  This is a great opportunity for SF youth & young adults.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Board of Education Swearing-In

January 10

Childbirth Education Group

January 14 - February 25, 2025

Art Show

Opening Reception

January 16, 5:30pm

7 on 7 Flag football league

Hello, San Francisco.....

The San Francisco Brown Bombers are excited to announce our very own in house 7 on 7 Flag football league for youth ages 6- 14 years old. All youth are invited from CBOS's, Schools, Park & Rec Dept., CYO, SF Arch Dioceses, Boys and Girls Club, etc.  Parents can register participants at our website located @ HOME | SF Brown Bombers.  Registration costs is only $50 and each child will receive their own custom uniforms to keep. This is a great opportunity for kids to meet new friends and engage in outside fun.  Feel free to pass along to your networks. 

IMPORTANT DATES:
Player Registration Deadline: January 17, 2025 Draft Day: January 22, 2025 (NEW DATE) Season Start: January 28, 2025 (NEW DATE) Championship Game: March 6, 2025 (NEW DATE)

General Information San Francisco Brown Bombers (SFBB) 7 vs 7 Flag Football House League Location: Youngblood Coleman Park Duration: January 27, 2025 – March 6, 2025 (6 weeks) Game Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Game Times:

30-minute team practice before each game Games are 45 minutes (Two 20-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime) --- Divisions and Team Composition Age Groups: 6U: Ages 6 and under 8U: Ages 8 and under 10U: Ages 10 and under 12U: Ages 12 and under 14U: Ages 14 and under

CCSF - Request for Proposal Opportunity 0000010260

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CCSF - Request for Proposal Opportunity 0000010260 〰️

I am reaching out on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco’s City Administrator’s Office to inform you of a Request for Proposals (RFP) being issued by the Office of Cannabis (OOC).  

OOC seeks proposals from qualified organizations to support the City in providing technical assistance for cannabis businesses that are Verified Equity Applicants (VEAs) participating in San Francisco’s Cannabis Equity Program. OOC specifically seeks Proposers that are able to provide technical assistance to VEAs in the following areas: support for Permitting, Professional and Business Development, Security Consulting and Training, and/or Legal Services.

 More information about the RFP can be found on the City’s website here. RFP Documents are also attached, however any and all updates will be posted to the City’s website. It is the proposers responsibility to check the website for any changes.

Tentative dates for the proposal are listed below. Please note that these dates are subject to change and all updates will be posted to the City’s website. Please search the Event ID 0000010260 to ensure you are viewing the most current version of RFP.

Timeline for the RFP

Unity in the Community

Overdose Prevention Summit

Black Family Day

February 1

Sojourn to the Past

We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming cohort of Sojourn to the Past, an impactful academic experience where youth participants retrace the steps of the Civil Rights Movement by visiting significant landmarks in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

This life-changing journey is designed to help young people gain a profound understanding of the Civil Rights Movement’s legacy, while also encouraging them to embrace core values such as acceptance, non-violence, courage, compassion, forgiveness, and civic responsibility. By participating, the youth are equipped to become change agents, addressing the prejudices that continue to impact our society today.

Applications can be found on our website: https://sfdistrictattorney.org/youth-and-young-adult-services-unit/.

STP Eligibility: 

  • Youth participants ages 14-18 (18 if still in high school) and Peer Mentors ages 18-24 (out of high school) who are San Francisco residents or students.

  • Must be able to participate in the Sojourn to the Past trip, scheduled for April 2nd – 9th, 2025

  • Participants must also engage in biweekly preparation meetings starting in February from 4:00-6:00 PM, in addition to monthly group outings.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, or if you would like to discuss how you can refer your youth to us, please feel free to reach out to sfda.yyas@sfgov.org. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our youth and our community.

Warm regards,

San Francisco District Attorney's Youth and Young Adult Services Unit

MegaBlack SF
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