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100 Black Women of SF Honors Leaders at Golden Girls Tea

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12 years ago

March 3, 2014

High above the San Francisco skyline, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women San Francisco chapter hosted its annual “Golden Girls ‘ Bridging the Generations Hats and Gloves Tea,” Saturday, March 1, at the Fairmont Hotel’s Crown Room.

There was no shortage of rhinestone and ribbon accented hats, arm-length gloves and women in their Sunday best overlooking the sweeping views at the top of Nob Hill.

Guests reunited with friends, bid on silent auction items and dined on petite pastries with select teas, as they gathered around tables, wearing glamorous hats.

Now in its ninth year, 100 Black Women kicked off Women’s History Month by honoring eight Bay Area women of distinction at the event, emceed by Broadcaster Rosie Lee Allen and featuring a keynote address by Golden Girl Award recipient Lenora Bryant.

Bryant, who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., told how acts of courage by her and others during “Blood Sunday” in Alabama contributed to the movement that led to the passage of the the Voting Rights Act.

“I’m proud to have lived long enough to see how we’ve made it from the back of the bus to the front of the White House,” said Bryant, who was presented a special certificate of recognition by David Chiu president of the San Francisco president of the Board of Supervisors.

Other honorees included Kimberly Bryant, executive director of Black Girls Code, recipient of the Entrepreneur Award. “Legacy is bearing the fruit for the Kingdom of God,” said Bryant who has led programs for girls in technology

Bettie Hodges, presented with the Community Services Award for her work with The Hannah Project, believes that giving back is a calling. “He who believes in freedom cannot rest until it is won,” she said of her work with underserved children in Marin City.

Chief Nursing Officer UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Sheila Antrum, received the Trail Blazer Award.

Also recognized was chair of African Studies at San Francisco State, Dr. Dorothy J. Tsuruta, who joked that her thank you list was long enough to need “that academy award music” to be scooted off stage.

“I’m grateful to be recognized and have worked not for awards, but to make a contribution that nurtures the entire student,” she said, receiving the Education Award.

Teveia Barnes, executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank – IBank, awarded for Advocacy, said she chose a career guided by her beliefs.

Gloria Brown, founder of the African American Community Health Advisory Committee, accepted the Health Award.

Christine Harris, president of the Board San Francisco Jazz Heritage Society, was honored in the area of the Arts.

“These women are outstanding and are great contributors to our community,” said 100 Black Women chapter President Maxine Hickman.

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Big God Ministry Gives Away Toys in Marin City

Pastor Hall also gave a message of encouragement to the crowd, thanking Jesus for the “best year of their lives.” He asked each of the children what they wanted to be when they grow up.

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4 days ago

December 29, 2025

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From top left: Pastor David Hall asking the children what they want to be when they grow up. Worship team Jake Monaghan, Ruby Friedman, and Keri Carpenter. Children lining up to receive their presents. Photos by Godfrey Lee.

By Godfrey Lee

Big God Ministries, pastored by David Hall, gave toys to the children in Marin City on Monday, Dec. 15, on the lawn near the corner of Drake Avenue and Donahue Street.

Pastor Hall also gave a message of encouragement to the crowd, thanking Jesus for the “best year of their lives.” He asked each of the children what they wanted to be when they grew up.

Around 75 parents and children were there to receive the presents, which consisted mainly of Gideon Bibles, Cat in the Hat pillows, Barbie dolls, Tonka trucks, and Lego building sets.

A half dozen volunteers from the Big God Ministry, including Donnie Roary, helped to set up the tables for the toy giveaway. The worship music was sung by Ruby Friedman, Keri Carpenter, and Jake Monaghan, who also played the accordion.

Big God Ministries meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA Their phone number is (415) 797-2567.

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Oakland Post: Week of December 24 – 30, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of – December 24 – 30, 2025

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December 25, 2025

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Lu Lu’s House is Not Just Toying Around with the Community

Wilson and Lambert will be partnering with Mayor Barbara Lee on a toy giveaway on Dec. 20. Young people, like Dremont Wilkes, age 15, will help give away toys and encourage young people to stay in school and out of trouble. Wilkes wants to go to college and become a specialist in financial aid. Sports agent Aaron Goodwin has committed to giving all eight young people from Lu Lu’s House a fully paid free ride to college, provided they keep a 3.0 grade point average and continue the program. Lu Lu’s House is not toying around.

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December 20, 2025

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Tania Fuller Bryant, Zirl Wilson, Dremont Wilkes, Tracy Lambert and Dr. Geoffrey Watson. Courtesy Oakland Private Industry

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Lu Lu’s House is a 501c3 organization based in Oakland, founded by Mr. Zirl Wilson and Mr. Tracy Lambert, both previously incarcerated. After their release from jail, they wanted to change things for the better in the community — and wow, have they done that!

The duo developed housing for previously incarcerated people, calling it “Lu Lu’s House,” after Wilson’s wonderful wife. At a time when many young people were robbing, looting, and involved in shootings, Wilson and Lambert took it upon themselves to risk their lives to engage young gang members and teach them about nonviolence, safety, cleanliness, business, education, and the importance of health and longevity.

Lambert sold hats and T-shirts at the Eastmont Mall and was visited by his friend Wilson. At the mall, they witnessed gangs of young people running into the stores, stealing whatever they could get their hands on and then rushing out. Wilson tried to stop them after numerous robberies and finally called the police, who Wilson said, “did not respond.” Having been incarcerated previously, they realized that if the young people were allowed to continue to rob the stores, they could receive multiple criminal counts, which would take their case from misdemeanors to felonies, resulting in incarceration.

Lu Lu’s House traveled to Los Angeles and obtained more than 500 toys
for a Dec. 20 giveaway in partnership with Oakland Mayor Barbara
Lee. Courtesy Oakland Private Industry,

Wilson took it upon himself to follow the young people home and when he arrived at their subsidized homes, he realized the importance of trying to save the young people from violence, drug addiction, lack of self-worth, and incarceration — as well as their families from losing subsidized housing. Lambert and Wilson explained to the young men and women, ages 13-17, that there were positive options which might allow them to make money legally and stay out of jail. Wilson and Lambert decided to teach them how to wash cars and they opened a car wash in East Oakland. Oakland’s Initiative, “Keep the town clean,” involved the young people from Lu Lu’s House participating in more than eight cleanup sessions throughout Oakland. To assist with their infrastructure, Lu Lu’s House has partnered with Oakland’s Private Industry Council.

For the Christmas season, Lu Lu’s House and reformed young people (who were previously robbed) will continue to give back.

Lu Lu’s House traveled to Los Angeles and obtained more than 500 toys.