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Jobina Fortson

ABC7 News

San Francisco, CA, United States

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Past articles by Jobina:

Celebrating Pride: Transgender and nonbinary athlete pushes for equity

For the most part, two things have remained constant in Cal Calamia's life: his love for running and his name. → Read More

Meena Harris encourages girls to be 'ambitious,' 'bossy' and 'confident' in inspiring new book

The author and entrepreneur is often known for being related to one of the most recognizable women in the world, but Meena Harris is forging her own path rooted in purpose. → Read More

Meena Harris encourages girls to be 'ambitious,' 'bossy' and 'confident' in inspiring new book

The author and entrepreneur is often known for being related to one of the most recognizable women in the world, but Harris is forging her own path rooted in purpose and service. → Read More

90-year-old San Franciscan Dorothy Lathan keeps Black history in the city

Dorothy Lathan has contributed to San Francisco in so many ways. However, you'd likely have no idea unless you sat down for a chat. → Read More

90-year-old San Franciscan Dorothy Lathan keeps Black history in the city

Dorothy Lathan has contributed to San Francisco in so many ways. However, you'd likely have no idea unless you sat down for a chat. → Read More

90-year-old San Franciscan Dorothy Lathan keeps Black history in the city

Dorothy Lathan has contributed to San Francisco in so many ways. However, you'd likely have no idea unless you sat down for a chat. → Read More

Meet the East Bay Dragons, the oldest Black motorcycle club in the West

The East Bay Dragons have been proudly riding along for more than six decades and will roll right into the next decade as strong as ever. → Read More

90-year-old San Franciscan Dorothy Lathan keeps Black history in the city

Over the years, Dorothy Lathan has gotten to know Senator Diane Feinstein, and meet visionaries like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. She's contributed to the city in so many ways, so ABC7 sat down with her for a chat to hear her story. → Read More

Bay Area education nonprofit Urban Ed Academy wants every student to have a Black male teacher

Urban Ed Academy is building equity in education by increasing Black male teacher representation in the Bay Area. → Read More

Bay Area education nonprofit Urban Ed Academy wants every student to have a Black male teacher

Urban Ed Academy is building equity in education by increasing Black male teacher representation in the Bay Area. → Read More

Bay Area education nonprofit wants every student to have a Black male teacher

If you close your eyes and envision a teacher or even a teacher that you had growing up, do you visualize a Black man? Statistically speaking, your answer is likely no. Here's what a nonprofit is doing to change that for students: → Read More

Check out Oakland's Blk Girls Green House and other Black-owned businesses this month

Two friends created their West Oakland-based plant and home goods shop in 2020 during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. Since then, the duo has been an example of living-Black history. → Read More

Celebrate Black History Month in Oakland with these events

Visit Oakland is sponsoring a number of events throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month in the Town! Here's a look at what to expect. → Read More

de Young Museum exhibits work of South African artist Lhola Amira

The beads suspended in Lhola Amira's exhibit, "Facing the Future," are like threads that connect the experiences of Black and Brown people, from the U.S. to Amira's native South Africa and around the world. → Read More

Oakland boutique McMullen celebrates 15 years, launches program for emerging fashion designers

Interested in working in the fashion industry? Oakland luxury boutique McMullen is bringing a new program to Oakland that will give emerging designers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience. → Read More

Vertical dance company 'Bandaloop' elevates traditional performance art

This organization proves that the sky is not the limit. → Read More

Vertical dance company 'Bandaloop' elevates traditional performance art

This organization proves that the sky is not the limit. → Read More

Vertical dance company 'Bandaloop' elevates traditional performance art

This organization proves that the sky is not the limit. → Read More

Vertical dance company 'Bandaloop' elevates traditional performance art

This organization proves that the sky is not the limit. → Read More

Vertical dance company 'Bandaloop' elevates traditional performance art

This organization proves that the sky is not the limit. → Read More