Thursday, August 6 | Volume 40 No.21

WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER

100 Black Wings' Team Oakland Youth Athletes Heading to Taiwan for 2026 International Children's Games

100 Black Men of the Bay Area sending nine youth athletes to join 76 international delegations for competition, cultural exchange, friendship, and peace

OAKLAND, CA - The Bay Area Chapter of 100 Black Men announces today that it will send nine outstanding youth athletes from its 100 Black Wings' Team Oakland Delegation to Taiwan on Thursday, July 30th, to represent the City of Oakland at the 58th International Children's Games (IGC) in Hualien County, Taiwan.

The Games convene young athletes ages 12 to 15 from 76 city delegations around the world. Official activities will take place August 1st - 6th, with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for August 2nd, and athletic competitions tak- ing place August 3rd to 5th.

While many international competitions center around national teams, the ICG brings young people together as representatives of their re- spective cities. This year's theme, "Shining Hualien, Shining Together!", reflects the host city's vision of using sports, education, cul- ture, and tourism to promote friendship, peace, inclusion, and sustainable development.

"Team Oakland's participation demonstrates what can happen when young people are giv- en opportunity, preparation, and a community

BAKLAND that believes in them," said Danny L. Wil- liams, Chairman of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc. "These athletes will carry Oakland's talent, strength, and spirit onto an international stage while building relationships that can ex- tend far beyond the competition."

Team Oakland will compete in track and field

BALAND events including the 100-meter and 400-me- ter races, hurdles, long jump, shot put, javelin, and traditional and mixed 4x100-meter relays.

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San Bernardino Symphony Presents an Afternoon of Cinematic & Post-Bop Jazz with the Josh Nelson Ensemble and chamber performances close to home. The series' long-term sustainability was recently secured through a generous grant from the Thomas R. and Mary Ellen Brigante Trust.

The Symphony's award-winning Resident Conductor, Raphaela Lacerda, will host the event. "After the incredible response to previ- ous concerts, we're thrilled to welcome back STEINWAY the Josh Nelson Ensemble for another unforgettable performance," said Maestra Lacerda. "Our up-close jazz series has quickly become a highlight each season, and we're delighted to bring it again to the stunning San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium."

The Concert Experience: From Post-Bop to Cinematic Jazz

The afternoon's repertoire will highlight the Acclaimed pianist Josh Nelson will headline the San Bernardino Symphony's annual jazz en profound lineage of modern acoustic jazz pi- semble concert to take place September 5 at San Bernardino Valley College.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA-On Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., the San Ber- nardino Symphony will proudly present the fifth annual installment of its highly acclaimed jazz ensemble concert series, featuring the Josh Nelson Ensemble. Taking place at the historic San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Auditorium, this spectacular afternoon of live mu- sic bridges the worlds of classical presentation and modern jazz.

ano mastery, balancing muscular post-bop en- ergy with deeply emotive storytelling:

The ensemble will perform Nelson's ac- claimed original works, including "Red Car Reminiscing", "Introspection on 401", and "Spirit". These visual compositions blend ambient, modern textures with rich historical

Launched in 2021 by San Bernardino Sym- phony Orchestra Music Director Anthony Parnther, this annual series ensures Inland Em- pire residents can experience world-class jazz See "San bernardino Symphony..." page 8