Today at noon under the rotunda of City Hall, San Francisco will kick off Black History Month with the "History of Black Economic Empowerment." The San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society put together this program, along with help from the Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services. Following an invocation by Pastor Aurelius Walker, will be performances by “Bumpity Thump”, African Drummers and Dancers, King Tut, Cultural Odyssey, Destined to Dance and Just B Cuz. Speakers include Al Williams - President of the AAHCS, Mayor Gavin Newsom, Supervisor Sophie Maxwell and Keynote Speaker Timothy A. Simon, Commissioner with the California Public Utilities Commission. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.