Bay Area – Page 4 – The Algae Row

One Mic

September 11, 2016February 24, 2017 thealgaerowColin Kaepernick, football, John Carlos, knee, Muhammed Ali, national anthem, protest, San Francisco 49ers, The Lynx, Tommy Smith, WNBA0 comment

Nearing the conclusion of The Boondocks’ first season episode, “Return of the King” –after King’s vitriol– every African American NBA player refused to play, citing full troop withdrawal from Iraq as their demand. The possibility of that happening seemed a bit idealistic, and still does, but that scene comes to mind, along with the remembrances of Muhammed Ali, John Carlos, and Tommy Smith — folks who put it all on the line to honor their political belief — when I see Colin Kaepernick on bended knee.

Bay Area Black-Owned Businesses Business Reviews

Business Review: Miss Ollie’s

September 4, 2016February 24, 2017 thealgaerowAl Fresco Dining, black-owned business, Carribean Food, Okra, Old Oakland, Phoularie, Plaintains, small business0 comment

Earlier this year, I’d gotten wind of an art showing at Miss Ollie’s, a local Caribbean restaurant. I’d wanted to visit Miss Ollie’s for some time; I wanted to see the canvas work of Paul Lewin, first hand. I decided to knock out two birds with one stone, and I had a good time doin’ it.

Bay Area I Don't Care What You Got Ta Say About It

Parking with You

August 28, 2016February 24, 2017 thealgaerowBarack Obama, Bert Change, city projects, construction, inertia, Michelle Obama, Oakland, opinion, parking issues, Southside with You0 comment

In case you don’t know, Southside with You hit theaters this Friday past. I forgot. Until last night, at about 8 PM, I hadn’t remembered. In the Kenishasphere, the last-minute date thing is a no-go; I try to avoid lone, post-dusk traipsing, too. Needless to say, I haven’t seen the movie, so I have nothing substantial to report about it, and because contributing to the SWY brain trust is a non-option, I’m gonna do the next best thing: build synthesis between the film’s subjects and my intended post. So, here we go. SWY chronicles the…

Bay Area Black-Owned Businesses Contests and Campaigns I Don't Care What You Got Ta Say About It

The BAOBOB 3 X 3 Challenge

August 18, 2016February 24, 2017 thealgaerowBAOBOB, business directory, crowdunding, practical investing, Yavette Holts0 comment

I’ve contributed my $3. I’ve tapped 3 other reputable folks. I challenge you to do the same.

Bay Area I Don't Care What You Got Ta Say About It Movies Small Business

Jackie Brown @ The New Parkway Theater

August 17, 2016February 24, 2017 thealgaerowBriget Fonda, homage, Michael Keaton, movies, Pam Grier, Quentin Tarantino, Robert DeNiro, Robert Forster, Samuel L. Jackson0 comment

9 PM Thursday, September 29, 2016 Come on across 110th Street! Click here to get your ticket. or visit The New Parkway Theater, for more information: http://www.thenewparkway.com/?date=09/29/16

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