History Archives - 48 hills

Lit

‘Our Brave Foremothers’ brings the history of women of color to life for all

Marke B. - May 11, 2023

Rozella Kennedy's new book 'tells the stories of women who changed the world in loud and in quiet ways'

Protest

Marching all night, screaming ’til hoarse: protesting the Iraq Invasion 20 years ago

Marke B. - March 21, 2023

Two decades back, we took to the streets to denounce Bush's war—that's the only good thing to come out of the mess.

Music

Under the Stars: Harping out the genius of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby

John-Paul Shiver - March 7, 2023

Plus: Angel Bat Dawid and Nabihah Iqbal come through with new albums, Mae Powell glows, more new music

Lit

Black Power history told through a story of love and family in ‘Stayed on Freedom’

James Tracy - March 4, 2023

Dan Berger's book traces the journey of Zoharah Simmons and Michael Simmons—and challenges perceptions

Music

3 new, deeply rooted sounds for Black History Month

John-Paul Shiver - February 19, 2023

Kelela, J.Rocc, and 180 Proof Records polish up sounds from gospel's heyday, '90s R&B, and Detroit jazz.

Onstage

Funny women come first in Marga Gomez’s ‘Who’s Your Mami Comedy’

Joshua Rotter - February 8, 2023

Raucous monthly standup showcase returns to Brava—and there's even a charming token male emcee.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Glimpsing James Baldwin at his peak

Dennis Harvey - February 1, 2023

Plus: Tremendous drama 'Close,' young French love in 'One Fine Day,' a ghosty 'Civil Dead' friend, more movies

Culture

Arts Forecast: Two-Spirit Powwow, Black History Month, Edwardian Ball, Qaotiq….

Marke B. - February 1, 2023

Tablehopper's new look, Art With Elders, Johnny & June Forever, Ben UFO, Non Stop Bhangra, more to do this week.

Music

Under the Stars: Lakecia Benjamin pulls jazz saxophone weight, Yaeji readies the ‘Hammer’

John-Paul Shiver - January 30, 2023

Plus: Lineup of SFJAZZ-Noise Pop concerts features Nate Mercereau's cosmic duets with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Music

Under the Stars: Strap yourself in for the C.I.A.

John-Paul Shiver - January 24, 2023

Plus: Broken beats return with New Sector Movements, and don't miss the Pharcyde reunion and Big Joanie live

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‘Our Brave Foremothers’ brings the history of women of color to life for all

Marching all night, screaming ’til hoarse: protesting the Iraq Invasion 20 years ago

Under the Stars: Harping out the genius of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby

Black Power history told through a story of love and family in ‘Stayed on Freedom’

3 new, deeply rooted sounds for Black History Month

Funny women come first in Marga Gomez’s ‘Who’s Your Mami Comedy’

Screen Grabs: Glimpsing James Baldwin at his peak

Arts Forecast: Two-Spirit Powwow, Black History Month, Edwardian Ball, Qaotiq….

Under the Stars: Lakecia Benjamin pulls jazz saxophone weight, Yaeji readies the ‘Hammer’

Under the Stars: Strap yourself in for the C.I.A.

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