Kumasi Aaron
ABC7 News
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Bay Area organization celebrates decades of service to Black women, girls with 25th annual luncheon
This Friday, an organization is continuing its mission to empower women. → Read More
Collective marketplace "In The Black" aims to empower Black business owners in SF
San Francisco Housing Development Corporation's 12-week program, "In The Black," supports start-up businesses and Black entrepreneurs. → Read More
SF man says perseverance, tenacity pushed him to become master sommelier
From working at a restaurant to being one of only four Black master sommeliers in the world, Chris Gaither is reflecting on his experience in the wine industry. → Read More
Bay Area civil rights icon continues the Black Panther's legacy while building a new one
At age 80, Elaine Brown has no intention to stop building a better Bay Area, literally. "Somehow, we may resurrect the spirit of people reimagining community wealth," Brown said. → Read More
Oakland natives introduce 'Tales of the Town' podcast, highlight community members
Podcast hosts Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham tell ABC7 what you can expect from their most recent multimedia project, "Tales of the Town," which highlights community members, history, and culture in Oakland. → Read More
'ABC7@7' team pays tribute to 'Good Morning America' in Halloween skit
The ABC7@7 crew paid homage to GMA for Halloween and imitated (some in drag) their favorite anchors. Becky Worley made a live cameo and all of it was pure chaos. → Read More
Cold case investigator Paul Holes, who played key role in Golden State Killer case, has new podcast
True crime is one of the most popular genres in podcasting and a new show is already standing out - in part because of who is co-hosting it. → Read More
Marin City celebrates milestone, legacy with cookbook 'Grandmothers Feed Us Love'
For many, the best memories include cooking in the kitchen with grandma. For one city in the North Bay, those memories -- and the women behind them -- are a key part of the city's celebration of a major milestone. → Read More
Run DMC's Darryl McDaniels discusses San Francisco show, new children's book
It's one thing to make music but few can claim the reputation for making music that changes the landscape of the industry as a whole. With 230 million records sold, being the first rap group to go gold and multi-platinum and receiving the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award, Run DMC has done just that. → Read More
Here's how to diversify theater and grow the economy
An Oakland native who's now artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival says theater can drive economic recovery in San Francisco and other places. But, she adds, not if it stays so white. → Read More
Report: US government took 'wait-and-see' monkeypox approach; deprioritized gay men's health
The report said federal officials intentionally deprioritized gay men's health because they withheld vaccines out of fear there wouldn't be enough doses if a smallpox outbreak occurred. → Read More
Queer AF opening in Harvey Milk's SF Castro camera shop inspired by legacy
"This was a community spot. This was a place for people to organize. And so we wanted to bring that vibe back. And we wanted it to be a space for queer people who don't feel seen or need space to have that and to be creative here." → Read More
Annie spotted with new male falcon at Cal campus, 1 day after death of longtime partner Grinnell
The saga continues at the tower at UC Berkeley for longtime and beloved Falcon couple, Annie and Grinnell. On Thursday, it was revealed Grinnell was tragically found dead. Now, she has been spotted with a new male falcon. → Read More
Oscars 2022: Hollywood's biggest night felt like it did pre-pandemic until things took a turn
Hollywood's biggest night, at least for a while, felt like it did before the pandemic with all the glitz and glamour. Then....things took quite a turn. → Read More
Producer Will Packer tells us what to expect at 94th Oscars airing Sunday on ABC
ABC7 News Anchor Kumasi Aaron got a preview of what to expect at the 94th Oscars airing Sunday on ABC. → Read More
'Luca' director, producer from Bay Area-based Pixar heading to Oscars as nominees: 'Dream come true'
Ahead of the 94th Oscars, ABC7's Kumasi Aaron had a chance to speak with the director and producer of "Luca," one of the movies nominated for Best Animated Feature Film. → Read More
Sisters continue legacy of mother, Everett & Jones BBQ owner and East Bay community icon
Dorothy King was a force. Owner of Oakland's Everett & Jones BBQ, she was businesswoman, activist, community leader and so much more -- but to four sisters, she was mom. → Read More
San Francisco's new floating fire station is 1st in western hemisphere
The design makes it resistant to earthquakes, king tides and rising sea levels. → Read More
PBWC 2022 conference to return virtually in May
This year's virtual conference livestreams May 10 to 11. → Read More
Toast Black wineries this weekend at the 2022 Black Vines Festival in Berkeley
If you had any doubt about going to this - USA Today named Berkeley's Black Vines its number one wine festival in the country. → Read More