On Saturday afternoon a group of about 50 people gathered in front of Nineteen21, a restaurant and lounge at 1701 Yosemite St., in the Bayview neighborhood for Walk The Block SF. It was an event organized by SF Hip Hop, a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the Bay Area’s contribution to the hip hop music genre in San Francisco and around the world.
Kamel Jacot-Bell of San Francisco, along with Alex Aquino started SF Hip Hop a year ago. This was the first Walk The Block SF event in Bayview Hunter’s Point. “We wanted to do something impactful in the community,” said Jacot-Bell. “We want to celebrate the neighborhood and support local businesses.”
Walk The Block promotes health awareness, safety, and unity in San Francisco neighborhoods. It’s an opportunity for people to get outside and get to know their neighbors and support local businesses in the area. The event Saturday stretched about a mile down Third Street. A mix of young and old participants made stops at local small businesses to shop, gather and socialize…