Dear readers, the Bay View needs you NOW

For a small newspaper that the powers that be have constantly tried tosilence, the Bay View has had a profound influence. Here, Bay View Publisher WillieRatcliff speaks for the Black world in 2003 just before the start of the Iraq War. Calling foreconomic opportunity at home and no more war, he’s speaking in front of San Francisco’sgilded City Hall to a crowd of a quarter million people. by Kevin Epps Your SF Bay View stands at a pivotal moment: only with your support through donations largeand small, will we be able to be continue publishing a monthly print edition of our newspaper.If you’re holding the paper in your hands, you’ll notice it’s skinnier than usual; that’s to save thelittle money we have by lowering printing and mailing costs this month. As we move forward, we aim to honor the incredible contributions of co-publisher Mary Ratcliffwho has served in an editorial role since 1991 and must now retire for the sake of her health. Tobuild on her legacy, our goal is to raise $100,000 and to bring on a dedicated team ofprofessional journalists, ensuring the continued excellence and integrity of our publication. My own connection to this publication runs deep. I...