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Black Renaissance is the Bay Area's longest running news/interview show that focuses on issues of concern to African Americans. This Emmy-nominated show is one of the only programs in the Bay Area of its kind, covering hot topics in news, politics, education, health and the arts.
Join hosts Justin Andrews and Jan Mabry for a 45-minute review of KPIX News' special reports from Black History Month. (2-23-22)
Meet Will Scott Jr., president of African American Farmers of California and see how he and others are working to bring Blacks back to the land so they can build wealth in a multi-billion dollar industry. Jan Mabry reports for Black Renaissance.
Former Ms. Olympia Sheryl Grant talks to BR's Jan Mabry about her amazing life transformation and how she's sharing her secret with millions so they can get 'Fit For Life.' For more infomation visit sherylgrant.com/fitforlife.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker talks to Black Renaissance host Jan Mabry about her new children's book, education and more. 'Sweet People Are Everywhere' promotes the greater good in all of us and is available at bookstores nationwide.
Military historian Charles Blatcher III sheds light on the 555th Battalion, known as the Triple Nickles, to help a woman seeking information about her father's mysterious mission during WWII.
DJ David Harness, a musical storyteller, talks about music inspirations, his love for House Music, and Bay Area culture in the club scene.
'Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs' is on exhibit at the deYoung in SF. Temple University's Dr. Kimani Nehusi talks to BR's Jan Mabry about Afrocentrism and the controversy surrounding the history of Kemet.
For the woman who opened Le Balafon African Braiding Salon 22 years ago in Berkeley, braiding is community and community means caring.
Journalist, curator Ekow Eshun talks to Black Renaissance host Jan Mabry about the genesis of 'In the Black Fantastic' -- an exhibit and book on afrofuturism.
Producer Carri Twigg talks to BR's Jan Mabry about the new docu-series about black women and their crowning glory, 'The Hair Tales,' co-produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tracee Ellis Ross.
Director Sheldon Epps talks to BR host Jan Mabry about his life, his career and his new autobiography, 'My Own Directions - A Black Man's Journey in the American Theatre.'
Dancer, choreographer, musician and author Māhealani Uchiyama talks to BR host Jan Mabry about the mbira, the musical instrument of the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe.
White House spokesperson, former political director and campaign strategist for President Obama and MSNBC political analyst Karine Jean-Pierre talks to BR host Jan Mabry about her new book, 'Moving Foward,' a Story of Hope, Hard Work and the Promise of America.'
Actor Yaegel T. Welch talks to BR host Jan Mabry about playing Tom Robinson in the Broadway hit, 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' at Golden Gate Theatre through October 9. For info visit broadwaysf.com.
Michelle Jacques talks to BR host Jan Mabry about her latest work, 'Daughters of the Delta,' honoring the Louisiana women whose music was the backdrop of the Great Migration, when blacks fled the Jim Crow South. For tickets visit sfiaf.org.
An epiphany during the pandemic inspired Jenna Garrett and Justice Chambers to leave their jobs, follow their passion, invest in a coffee bike and create Soul Blends. Learn more about their journey at mysoulblends.com.
Vern Glenn talks to artistic swimming champion Rachel Holmes about her latest project, 'Black Girls Mean Business.'
Vern Glenn chats up Chef Kwame Onwauchi about his life, food and his latest cookbook, 'My America, Recipes from a Young Black Chef.'
Pamela Tate, publisher of Self-Care Magazine talks to BR's Jan Mabry about ways to take care of the mind, body and soul.
Curator Ashara Ekundayo talks to BR host Jan Mabry about her inspiration, her non-profit and her latest exhibit, 'Salt to Catch Ghosts,' at the Slash Gallery in San Francisco, through Dec. 17. Visit slashart.org or artistasfirstresponder.com.
CEO and co-founder of Enda Sportswear Navalayo Osembo talks to BR's Jan Mabry about the creation, manufacture and success of Africa's first athletic shoe, made in Kenya, naturally!
Poet and contributer Nia McAllister talks to BR host Jan Mabry about 'Painting the Streets, Oakland Uprising in the Time of Rebellion.' To order a copy visit nomadicpress.org.
The Bill Pickett rodeo rolls into town every year, bringing history, amazing horsemanship and plenty to smile about. Justin Andrews gives us a glimpse into the American tradition of Black cowboys.
The Smithsonian's official portraits of President Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama will be on display at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco through August 14, 2022.
Children's book author Shanice Guidry talks about her book, 'To Be Awakened by a Trumpet Player.'
Award-winning journalist Marc Lamont Hill talks to BR host Jan Mabry about his new book co-authored with Todd Brewster, 'Seen and Unseen:Technology, Social Media and the Fight for Racial Justice."
Oakland filmmaker Andrian L. Burell talks to host Jan Mabry about his film, "The Game God(s)," premiering at the Atlanta Film Festival.
Cartoonist, actor, activist Keith Knight's talks to Vern Glenn about his exhibit 'Woke'' at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco through June 26. For tickets visit cartoonart.org.
Legendary Afro-Cuban singer, songwriter and bandleader Bobi Céspedes celebrates her lauded 40-year career and the release of a new studio album, Mujer y Cantante. Don't miss Bobi will be opening San Francisco's Yerba Buena Festival on June 26. To learn more, visit bobicespedes.com.
Berlin-based American Maestro Roderick Cox talks to Black Renaissance host Jan Mabry about returning to the stage after more than a year of COVID as SF Opera presents the first-ever drive-in opera, "The Barber of Seville". For tickets and information visit sfopera.com.
Sculptor Cheryl Derricotte has been commissioned to create a 12-foot tall, glass monument to Harriet Tubman. She invited BR's Jan Mabry to her studio in San Francisco to see her work-in-progress.
A former Cal basketball player is playing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the HBO series 'Winning Time.' Vern Glenn introduces us to Soloman Hughes.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee talks to BR host Jan Mabry about Ukraine, the economic toll of COVID and how to 'build back better,' Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, her 2022 campaign, and more.
CEO Alex Williams talks to BR's Jan Mabry about the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Her clinic, the first of its kind in Oakland, is located at 5764 Lowell St., Suite 8. For more information, visit hh-bayarea.com.
The Apothecarium Dispensary and Gallery in San Francisco is showcasing multi-million dollar art on sale to help fund lifestyle and wellness cannabis brand James Henry SF. BR talks to co-founders James Victor and J. Henry Alston about the art, their brand, and the challenges facing black-owned cannabis businesses.
Len Kiese talks to actor, producer Colman Domingo about playing 'Ali' in 'Euphoria,' his distinguished career, and upcoming projects like playing the role of 'Mister' in 'The Color Purple.'
Private sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs talks to Vern Glenn about the art of fine wine. For more information, visit thatcherswineconsulting.com.
Emmanuel Duverneau talks to Jan Mabry about how he cooked and danced his way to being named a 2022 TikTok Trailblazer. To see him create his recipes, follow @emmanuel.duverneau.
Criminal defense and civil rights attorney Jeffery Robinson talks about his new documentary, 'Who We Are, a Chronicle of Racism in America' with BR host Jan Mabry that aims to expose centuries of goverment-sanctioned anti-Black racism.
BR host Jan Mabry goes to the late Patrick Kelly's 'Runway of Love' exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. On view through April 24. For more information visit deyoungmuseum.org.
SF Ballerina Trainee Angela Watson talks to BR's Jan Mabry about what it takes to be a ballerina and her rigorous training as an SF Ballet trainee. Don't miss her onstage with San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker. Performances through 12/30. For tickets visit sfballet.org/nutcracker.
Award-winning filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir talks to Black Renaissance host Jan Mabry About 'Black and Missing,' a 4-part HBO documentary series debuting November 23rd on HBO and HBO Max.
Artists Michelle Lisa Polissaint and Najja Moon talk to BR host Jan Mabry about their work, 'How To Patch A Leaky Roof,' part of San Francisco Art Institute's exhibit 'Dust Specks On The Sea,' showcasing sculptural works by Caribbean and Haitian artists. On view through February 19, 2022. For more info visit, sfai.edu.
Chef Leilani Baugh, chef, owner of Magnolia Street Wine Lounge & Kitchen and Roux & Vine Catering shares holiday wine pairings from a few of her favorite vintners with BR's Jan Mabry. Visit Magnolia Bar Lounge & Kitchen, located at 3443 San Pablo Ave in Oakland, inside the historic California Hotel. For more information, visit chefleilani.com.
The legendary performer Josephine Baker became the first Black woman ever to earn one of France's highest honors on November 30, when she was inducted into the prestigious Pantheon. Black Renaissance host Jan Mabry talked to Black Paris Tours CEO Ricki Stevenson about this historic occasion.
Afro-Cuban singer, songwriter and bandleader Bobi Céspedes celebrates her lauded 40-year career and the release of a new studio album, Mujer y Cantante.
SF Opera presents the first-ever drive-in opera, "The Barber of Seville" conducted by American Maestro Roderick Cox.
'The Black Woman is God: Reclaim, Reconfigure and Re-Remember' is a powerful exhibit that celebrates the black goddess.
Director Yoruba Richen talks to Black Renaissance host Jan Mabry about her latest documentary, 'How it Feels to be Free.'
Historian Tyler Stovall talks to BR host Jan Mabry about his latest book, 'White Freedom, the Racial History of an Idea."
Director Kimberly Ridgeway takes BR host Jan Mabry back in time at the abandoned 16th Street Southern Pacific Railroad station in West Oakland, where the Oakland Theater Project presents 'Binding Ties.'
Vibe co-founding editor Rob Kenner talks to BR host Jan Mabry about his new book, 'The Marathon Don't Stop, the Life & Times Of Nipsey Hussle.'
Artist and gallery owner Shomari Smith talks to BR's Jan Mabry about his work, the E14 Gallery in the heart of 'Old Oakland' and takes us down Broadway Ave. on a Covid-safe 'Date Stroll."
BR's Jan Mabry talks to artist and calligrapher DeVante Brooks.
The State of California launched its first-in-the-nation task force Tuesday, examining the possibility of reparations for the history of slavery and discrimination against African-Americans.
There was the clip-clop of hooves on asphalt Friday, as a group of voters trotted down the streets of Oakland and dropped off their ballots at the Alameda County Courthouse.
Steph Curry just dropped a :30 video to get out the vote in his former state North Carolina.
The Oakland African-American Chamber of Commerce raised $1 million to help struggling businesses weather the pandemic and expects to award some 150 grants, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee talks to BR host Jan Mabry about the coronavirus, its impact on African Americans and communities of color, and the work she's doing on the part of her constituents to ensure their economic recovery.
Hauntingly beautiful drone footage of Oakland's empty streets shows just how serious people there are taking the shelter-in-place to stem the spread of coronavirus.
BR Executive Producer Jan Mabry
Emmy award-winning Executive Producer Jan Mabry has worked in film, TV, theater and music in the U.S. and abroad. She has also penned several plays, screenplays, and produced dozens of stage performances in Northern and Southern California. When she's not working, she is outdoors running, riding horses, traveling and dreaming. She lives with her family in Berkeley.
The manager of a boxing gym in San Jose has been arrested on felony sexual assault charges after he allegedly committed sex crimes against three women, prosecutors said.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
A trailblazing coach for the San Francisco Giants is leaving the team for another MLB gig.
A 48-year-old man was found guilty of carjacking an Uber driver in San Francisco in January, according to prosecutors.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
A 48-year-old man was found guilty of carjacking an Uber driver in San Francisco in January, according to prosecutors.
Police in Redwood City arrested a middle-school student Thursday suspected in a robbery that may be tied to an attempted homicide.
San Mateo County lawmakers are placing new pressure on Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down following a damaging report alleging widespread misconduct by the Sheriff's Office, which includes reference to a series of text messages.
An 18-year-old along with seven juveniles, one as young as 12 years old, have been arrested in connection with more than 20 retail thefts, San Francisco police announced Thursday.
A 44-year-old man was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor in 2021, according to San Francisco prosecutors.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
After a decade of planning, Costco in Pleasanton is set to open the day before Thanksgiving. Despite storms in the forecast, some shoppers began camping out with tents and canopies a week ahead of time.
Sevan Ikeda, a 17-year-old senior, could be the first student from California School for the Deaf in Fremont to qualify for the Cross Country State Championships three times.
Three people were arrested in Livermore on Tuesday night for allegedly stealing nearly $9,000 worth of grocery products, according to police.
The city of Berkeley averted a two-day strike that was set to begin Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement with one of its largest unions.
The manager of a boxing gym in San Jose has been arrested on felony sexual assault charges after he allegedly committed sex crimes against three women, prosecutors said.
In Pacifica, like other spots along the coast, the potentially dangerous surf conditions are more of an issue than the rain.
Police in the South Bay have made an arrest after a man was found fatally shot in Morgan Hill on Wednesday morning.
Eataly, the gourmet Italian marketplace blending restaurants, cafes, and specialty products, offers an immersive experience designed to transport visitors straight to Italy.
A Mountain View barber accused in multiple sexual assaults in which the victims were unconscious has fled from prosecution and is now a fugitive, authorities said Wednesday.
Downtown Petaluma is already decked out for the holidays. But something is missing: 60 strategically placed purple bins placed as part of a plan to reduce disposable cup waste.
Authorities in Sonoma County have identified the person killed when a boat capsized near Bodega Bay on Monday, one of a series of recent fatal incidents in the area this month.
With the rainy season beginning, researchers are looking at how much water will be captured.
In Santa Rosa, a steady rain fell all day Wednesday leading to some localized flooding and road closure plus flood watches and flood advisories.
Mill Valley residents are preparing in advance for the storm that will hit the North Bay.
A trailblazing coach for the San Francisco Giants is leaving the team for another MLB gig.
Sevan Ikeda, a 17-year-old senior, could be the first student from California School for the Deaf in Fremont to qualify for the Cross Country State Championships three times.
Former Golden State Warriors basketball executive Bob Myers was appointed to the University of California Board of Regents on Thursday, UC officials announced.
The Green Bay Packers have lost to San Francisco in the playoffs three times in the last five seasons and wouldn't mind seeing the 49ers miss the postseason entirely.
Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points, Stephen Curry added 23 points and eight assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Atlanta Hawks 120-97.
The manager of a boxing gym in San Jose has been arrested on felony sexual assault charges after he allegedly committed sex crimes against three women, prosecutors said.
A 48-year-old man was found guilty of carjacking an Uber driver in San Francisco in January, according to prosecutors.
Police in Redwood City arrested a middle-school student Thursday suspected in a robbery that may be tied to an attempted homicide.
An 18-year-old along with seven juveniles, one as young as 12 years old, have been arrested in connection with more than 20 retail thefts, San Francisco police announced Thursday.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Autonomous vehicle company Cruise LLC agreed to a $500,000 fine Thursday after admitting to a false report following a crash last year in which one of its vehicles dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said they have identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled into a part of the state that supports President-elect Donald Trump Thursday, speaking about jobs in a county that flipped from Democrat to Republican support this election cycle.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms. Jose Martinez reports.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms.
As San Jose State University women's volleyball team gears up for their final games of the regular season, a new lawsuit is challenging their post-season eligibility.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
CBS News' Anthony Mason joins Paul Simon on a trip to the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, to explore how researchers are getting closer to finding answers about repairing and preventing hearing loss.
One of the seminal modern jazz-funk bands to emerge during the early '90s "rare groove" revival, fiery quintet the Greyboy Allstars bring their potent grooves to the Bay Area for three shows starting Thursday.
San Francisco welcomes the return of the Sun Ra Arkestra, presenting the interstellar sounds of the late bandleader's sprawling Afrofuturist ensemble for three nights at the Great American Music Hall starting Friday.
Anchored by the McDonald brothers Steven and Jeff for 45 years, Redd Kross brings its mix of punk energy and pop hooks to the Chapel Sunday night, showcasing songs from their acclaimed new self-titled album.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
With rising water levels from the atmospheric river storm hitting the North Bay, Santa Rosa residents were preparing for the next round of rain. Andrea Nakano reports.
San Mateo County lawmakers are placing new pressure on Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down following a damaging report alleging widespread misconduct by the Sheriff's Office, which includes reference to a series of text messages. Kelsi Thorud reports.
Veronica Macias shows us how the rain has affected travel through the North Bay.
Friday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Meteorologist Jessica Burch shows how the atmospheric river storm will be spreading across the Bay Area Friday.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.