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‘It's hard to be here, but we are here': SF Black Wall Street expands its mission
By Christine Ni, Jeremy Carroll and Marcus Washington at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
It’s no secret the Black population is shrinking in the Bay Area. Latest Census figures say it’s at 6% in the entire region. Despite those declines, one nonprofit wants to expand in hopes of preserving Black culture and businesses.
“It’s hard to be here, but we are here,” said Tinisch Hollins,...
Key takeaway Latest Census figures say it’s at 6% in the entire region.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The expansion of SF Black Wall Street into Bay Area Black Wall Street marks a crucial step in preserving Black culture and businesses in the region. As the Black population in San Francisco continues to decline, with many forced to leave due to the economic wealth gap, it's imperative that organizations like Bay Area Black Wall Street create connections across the Bay Area. The inclusion of the Fedora Lounge and Comedy Club in Suisun City, Solano County, is significant, given that Solano County has the highest percentage of Black residents per capita in the Bay Area. This move acknowledges that the Black community in the Bay Area extends beyond San Francisco's borders and that a regional approach is necessary to support and uplift it. By establishing a network of meeting places and community hubs, Bay Area Black Wall Street can help anchor Black communities and provide a platform for organizing and strategizing around community needs.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? It’s no secret the Black population is shrinking in the Bay Area. Latest Census figures say it’s at 6% in the entire region. Despite those declines, one nonprofit wants to expand in hopes of preserving Black culture and businesses.
“It’s hard to be here, but we are here,” said Tinisch Hollins,...
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