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Celebration of Black American History Awards Luncheon

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13 years ago

March 1, 2013

Celebrating at the Awards Luncheon at the the Hotel Whitcomb in San Francisco were: (L-R) Marvin Williams, Mathew Ajiake, Harlan Kelly, Jr., Karen Hill, Tamara Lowery-Jones, Samuel Murray, Brenda “BJ” Jones, Michelle Peters and Linda Cole (not pictured). article 525 Words

By Carla
Thomas

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission held an awards luncheon, Celebration of Black American History, in partnership with the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Whitcomb in San Francisco on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
The 500 community members, leaders and elected officials enjoyed live entertainment by the Jaye and Friends Band, while honoring the 150th year of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th year of the March on Washington.
Bay Area media personality Renel Brooks-Moon was the mistress of ceremonies.
Performers Tricia Hutcherson, Michelle Peters and Lolita Sweet led the opening ceremonies in song as the celebration expressed the richness in cultural heritage of African Americans.
Greetings from Mayor Willie Brown, Jr., and performances by Spoken Word Artist Chas Jackson and Youth Orator Caden Cotton-Blake were highlights of the event.
“Black History Month is a time to remind us to hold in our gratitude and esteem, those men and women that paved the way allowing us to access the possibilities we have today,” said Harlan Kelly Jr.
Mayor Ed Lee reflected on Black History Month discussing the need for communities to build meaningful relationships beyond partnering. He talke about linking children of the underserved African American communities with financial scholarships and relationships within the Chinese community.
“It starts with the youth and we must continue to foster these relationships,” Lee said.
Sonya Merritt of Union Bank was presented with the Alex L. Pitcher, Jr. Award for her outstanding service as a humanitarian and Theo Ellington, president of the Black Young Democrats, was presented with the Rising Star Award for his political and social advocacy. Dr. Arlene Ackerman was honored posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional service as a leader and educator.
Seventh-grader Kibwe Diop, winner of the San Francisco Alliance of Black School Educators Oratorical/Musical Contest, performed his “Where Do We Go From Here” speech to a standing ovation and was awarded an Apple ipad.
Fred Jordan, president of the chamber, said he was proud his organization for working on the awards lunchdon.
“Bringing the community together and building partnerships are vital to the progress of the African American community,” said Jordan.
“The partnership with the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce is great for the community as we strive toward economic empowerment, education and advocacy,” said City Administrator Naomi Kelly.
The awards luncheon was founded by city employees Brenda “B.J.” Jones, Karen Hill, Linda Cole, and Tamara Lowery Jones.
For more information visit www.cbahsf.org.

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Oakland Housing and Community Development Department Awards $80.5 Million to Affordable Housing Developments

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6 months ago

June 17, 2025

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The City of Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department (Oakland HCD) announced its awardees for the 2024-2025 New Construction of Multifamily Affordable Housing Notice of Funding Availability (New Construction NOFA) today Five permanently affordable housing developments received awards out of 24 applications received by the Department, with award amounts ranging from $7 million to $28 million.

In a statement released on Jan. 16, Oakland’s HCD stated, “Five New Construction Multifamily Affordable Housing Development projects awarded a total of $80.5 million to develop 583 affordable rental homes throughout Oakland. Awardees will leverage the City’s investments to apply for funding from the state and private entities.”

In December, the office of Rebecca Kaplan, interim District 2 City Councilmember, worked with HCD to allocate an additional $10 Million from Measure U to the funding pool. The legislation also readopted various capital improvement projects including street paving and upgrades to public facilities.

The following Oakland affordable housing developments have been awarded in the current round:

Mandela Station Affordable

238 Affordable Units including 60 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $15 million + previously awarded $18 million
Developer: Mandela Station LP (Pacific West Communities, Inc. and Strategic Urban Development Alliance, LLC)
City Council District: 3
Address: 1451 7th St.

Liberation Park Residences

118 Affordable Units including 30 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $28 million
Developer: Eden Housing and Black Cultural Zone
City Council District: 6
Address: 7101 Foothill Blvd.

34th & San Pablo

59 Affordable Units including 30 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $7 million
Developer: 34SP Development LP (EBALDC)
City Council District: 3
Address: 3419-3431 San Pablo Ave.

The Eliza

96 Affordable Units including 20 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $20 million
Developer: Mercy Housing California
City Council District: 3
Address: 2125 Telegraph Ave.

3135 San Pablo

72 Affordable Units including 36 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $10.5 million
Developer: SAHA and St. Mary’s Center
City Council District: 3
Address: 3515 San Pablo Ave.

The source of this story is the media reltations office of District 2 City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan.

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Oakland Housing and Community Development Department Awards $80.5 Million to Affordable Housing Developments

Published

10 months ago

January 30, 2025

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Rebecca Kaplan, interim District 2 city councilmember. File photo.

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The following Oakland affordable housing developments have been awarded in the current round:

Mandela Station Affordable

238 Affordable Units including 60 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $15 million + previously awarded $18 million
Developer: Mandela Station LP (Pacific West Communities, Inc. and Strategic Urban Development Alliance, LLC)
City Council District: 3
Address: 1451 7th St.

Liberation Park Residences

118 Affordable Units including 30 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $28 million
Developer: Eden Housing and Black Cultural Zone
City Council District: 6
Address: 7101 Foothill Blvd.

34th & San Pablo

59 Affordable Units including 30 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $7 million
Developer: 34SP Development LP (EBALDC)
City Council District: 3
Address: 3419-3431 San Pablo Ave.

The Eliza

96 Affordable Units, including 20 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $20 million
Developer: Mercy Housing California
City Council District: 3
Address: 2125 Telegraph Ave.

3135 San Pablo

72 Affordable Units including 36 dedicated for Homeless/Special Needs
Award: $10.5 million
Developer: SAHA and St. Mary’s Center
City Council District: 3
Address: 3515 San Pablo Ave.

The source of this story is media reltations office of District 2 City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan.

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Oakland Acquisition Company’s Acquisition of County’s Interest in Coliseum Property on the Verge of Completion

The Board of Supervisors is committed to closing the deal expeditiously, and County staff have worked tirelessly to move the deal forward on mutually agreeable terms. The parties are down to the final details and, with the cooperation of OAC and Coliseum Way Partners, LLC, the Board will take a public vote at an upcoming meeting to seal this transaction.

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11 months ago

January 11, 2025

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Alameda County Board of Supervisors Chairman David Haubert. Official photo.

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The County of Alameda announced this week that a deal allowing the Oakland Acquisition Company, LLC, (“OAC”) to acquire the County’s 50% undivided interest in the Oakland- Alameda County Coliseum complex is in the final stages of completion.

Oakland has already finalized a purchase and sale agreement with OAC for its interest in the property. OAC’s acquisition of the County’s property interest will achieve two longstanding goals of the County:

The Oakland-Alameda Coliseum complex will finally be under the control of a sole owner with capacity to make unilateral decisions regarding the property; and
The County will be out of the sports and entertainment business, free to focus and rededicate resources to its core safety net

In an October 2024 press release from the City of Oakland, the former Oakland mayor described the sale of its 50% interest in the property as an “historic achievement” stating that the transaction will “continue to pay dividends for generations to come.”

The Board of Supervisors is pleased to facilitate single-entity ownership of this property uniquely centered in a corridor of East Oakland that has amazing potential.

“The County is committed to bringing its negotiations with OAC to a close,” said Board President David Haubert.