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Racial Justice And Police Reform In San Francisco

Published

5 years ago

June 18, 2020

By Kiki

Mayor London Breed hosted a panel on “Racial Justice and Police Reform in San Francisco” with Malia Cohen, chair of the California Board of Equalization, San Francisco Police Dept. Chief William Scott and Reform Alliance CEO Van Jones as her guests.

It was streamed on Breed’s Facebook page on June 11, 2020, has achieved about 9,600 views.

Breed said we have to “ . . . fundamentally change the nature of policing models for the United States.” She added they had a “commitment to doing more.”

Breed noted that Blacks comprise less than 6% of the population in San Francisco, yet 40% of the homeless and 50% of those in the criminal system.

The panel discussed former Pres. Barack Obama’s 273 recommendations for reform in policing, of which the San Francisco Police Dept. has implemented 61. Chief Scott noted that “reform is not a check-box process” and 58 of the reforms involve the use of force and S.F.P.D. has implemented half of those.

Jones, a CNN talk show host, acknowledged the changes in the last two weeks and a “continent of common ground on race.” He said of George Floyd’s death, “it was a lynching, seen on a billion cell phones at one time.”

Jones added that 30 to 40 million white people in America now accept two things:

1) Racism is real.

2) Something is wrong with the system when it comes to policing and the criminal justice system.

They also are accepting some responsibility by asking themselves, “What can I do?”

Jones said that acceptance is a miracle. And when you drill down on the “defund the police” movement, it is really about reimagining and reinventing the police department.

Breed added we must be “deliberate in advocacy and energy to get real change and when ‘Barbecue Becky’ calls, perhaps police don’t respond.”

Cohen agreed that there should not “be police response for every problem,” and added that Crisis Intervention Training or CIT is needed. Everyone needs bias training and to “deconstruct our biases,” she said.

To that, Scott suggested there should be a study of the data and examine our biases and stereotypes to look at “who … we associate with crime and why.”

Jones closed with asking folks to “be encouraged, it’s a process” and added, “we want peaceful streets.”

Breed ended the panel on a positive note stating that things will change and “we will save lives.”

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

Published

1 week ago

December 4, 2025

Oakland Post

Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.